Tiled kitchen splashbacks are all the rage right now, and it’s easy to see why. They add a wow factor to your kitchen while serving a practical purpose by making cleaning easy, keeping your walls protected against moisture and increasing your home’s resale value.
With so many options available for style, shape and colour, choosing a splashback tile can be overwhelming. So, to help make it easier, let’s take a look at some of Tilespaces’ popular splashback colours in NZ right now.
1. Classic White tiled splashback
A timeless classic that never goes out of style. Experiment with different textures replicating handmade effects like in the “Artisan White Gloss 6.5×20” subway tile. Laying them to stack vertically is a contemporary look rather than the offset brick look that subway tiles are traditionally recognised for.
2. Black or White marble large format splashback
Create a high-end timeless look with a large format tile like “Marvel Atlantis XL 120×278”. Marble always elevates a space and is best showcased in a large size tile. XL tiles are used more often for splashbacks because, generally, there are no grout lines depending on the size of the splashback. Fewer grout lines mean fewer visual disturbances, which can make a space feel bigger.
3. Blue Subway tile kitchen splashback
Blue is a fantastic colour for a splashback, as it adds a sense of serenity and calm to your kitchen. Plus, they pair well with a variety of styles and décor ranging from country style to contemporary to coastal design. The “Piastrella Aqua Mix 5×25” subway has both shade variation between pieces and handmade look edges. Try a Herringbone tiled layout using any subway tile.
4. Pink splashback tiles
Pink is another on-trend colour for splashbacks at the moment and Tilespaces’ “Yubi Blossom Gloss Finger Mosaic” is one of the most popular tiles in the range. Warm and mood-lifting, pink splashbacks are definitely a delightful addition to any kitchen.
5. Green splashback tiles
Green splashback tiles are one of the hottest trends this season, with sage green being the most popular tone of all. However, hot to the NZ market is an exciting new range of Japanese tiles which lean towards more earth toned forest and moss greens. Our favourite is “Kayoborder Olive Gloss Finger Mosaic 19×144”. This crafted, textured range with speckles of imperfection pairs well with neutral colours and wood finishes.
Final Thoughts On Best Splashback Colours
The most popular splashback colours in New Zealand are white, black, blue, pink and green – with sage green highly popular and white and marble remaining classic and timeless options.
Guthrie Bowron suggests their clients take tile samples home for a few days. Stand them in the kitchen vertically and view them in all variations of natural light during the day and artificial light at night.
There is of course more to tiled splashbacks than just colour choice. Other important factors to consider are tile shape, size and finish. To be practical, they should be easily cleanable, so selecting the correct type of grout and colour is important. With smaller format tiles, which pattern layout do you choose? Should the tiles match the joinery or contrast with existing wall colours and to what extent should the splashback cover which walls?
Book a consultation with a flooring consultant at Guthrie Bowron Whitianga. They have the knowledge and advice to help you to make all of these choices.
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