Would you like to bring a breath of change to the wall surface running behind your kitchen worktop, sink and hob?
The walls behind worktops are specially covered to protect the original wall from damage. Beyond their practical function, however, these surfaces can also create an attractive focal point in your kitchen.There are many options when it comes to kitchen walls. We have gathered the newest and most popular choices for you.
A traditional and enduring choice, ceramic tiles are favoured for being easy to clean and resistant to chemicals. Small square decorative tiles have long been popular, but new shapes have joined them in recent years. Metro tiles may attract the most attention, yet rectangular tiles laid in herringbone or zigzag patterns, pentagonal and hexagonal tiles, traditional decorative tiles, mosaics and neoclassical damask designs have also become popular choices, depending on the kitchen’s character. For example, the Miniatile-Avenue series by Çanakkale Seramik adds white, black, cream and grey options to the metro tiles popular in recent years. Those seeking more colour and opportunities to mix and match can explore the same brand’s Miniatile-Windsor metro tile series, with alternatives including blue, sage, taupe, navy, honey and red.
This solution is chosen more for its decorative appeal than its practicality. Plaster walls textured and coloured using different techniques may be harder to clean than other finishes, so we cannot recommend them to users seeking a smooth surface. Easily wiped, polished plaster finishes with broad textural variation are more suitable for kitchen splashbacks.
Once a classroom essential, chalkboards now appear everywhere from shops to restaurants. They turn the kitchens of creatively minded families with children into enjoyable spaces and offer the chance to add a personal touch. Easy to clean or repaint, chalkboards have also become a favourite backdrop for industrial-style kitchens in recent years.
