Dark Cabinetry Balanced by Soft Stone

With black fluted cabinetry and matte black tapware setting the tone, this kitchen needed a splashback with enough movement to balance all that dark joinery without competing with it. The soft grey and white clouding in the stone does exactly that, bringing light and texture into the room while the black frames it beautifully.

Why Full Height Works

Large format panels keep joins to a minimum, which gives the wall a clean finish from bench to ceiling. Behind the induction cooktop there are no grout lines to scrub, so a quick wipe down after cooking is all it needs. Running the stone right up also makes the room feel taller, drawing the eye past the overhead cabinets instead of stopping halfway. The benchtop and waterfall island pick up the same tones, tying the kitchen, island and scullery together as one space.

Choosing the Right Stone for a Floor to Ceiling Splashback

DGW supplies porcelain, sintered stone and granite splashbacks. Each one can be used for a floor to ceiling stone splashback, although some suit a full height wall better than others.

Glass is also an option for a full height look. Our painted glass, digitally printed glass and mirror splashbacks are toughened in our Perth factory and cut to suit your wall, giving you a glossy finish that bounces light around the kitchen. Let our team know your wall height and we can talk you through the best way to take glass beyond the standard splashback line.

Colour matters just as much as material. Soft whites and greys with gentle veining, like the stone in this Burns Beach kitchen, keep a full height wall feeling light and open. Darker stones with bold movement make more of a statement and work well when you want the splashback to be the feature of the room. If you are matching an existing benchtop or cabinetry, send us a photo and we can help you find a stone that sits well beside it.

Supply Only or Supply and Install

DGW offers both supply only and supply and install, so you can choose the option that suits your renovation. Builders and cabinet makers often go with supply only, with our team cutting each panel to their measurements so it is ready to fit on site. For homeowners, supply and install means our team takes care of the measure, cut and installation, including the cut outs around power points, windows and doorways that a full height splashback needs.

Looking after your stone splashback is easy, with a soft cloth, warm water and a mild detergent all it needs after cooking. Avoid abrasive pads and harsh chemicals that can dull the surface over time. Our care guide for glass and stone surfaces covers everything you need to keep it looking new for years.