Coastal style kitchens are a staple in Western Australian homes. We love the cool, calm and relaxed energy the design style brings to any space. One of the easiest ways to bring the coastal theme into your kitchen is through your splashback.
Just like your cabinet and benchtop colours, the splashback you choose sets the style for your kitchen. Here are our top design tips for colours, finishes and materials that will help you achieve that coastal kitchen you’ve been dreaming of.
Coastal kitchens are defined by their soft and airy colour palettes, taking inspiration from the surrounding nature and beach. Creamy whites, natural timber and pops of pastel are all staples in the coastal colour palette. Splashback colours that pair with these tones are endless, but our favourites for a classic look are sandy neutrals like taupe, frothing mocha and khaki. For something a little more modern, darker tones like charcoal and grey can be used to add contrast. Coastal kitchens are all about maximising natural light, so these darker tones are better suited in glass, rather than stone. The glass allows more reflection and natural light to be scattered around, keeping the bright and airy feel.
The great thing about a coastal kitchen is that both glass and stone splashbacks work for the style. Each material has their own unique benefits, so it just depends on your personal taste and preference. If you need a little extra help deciding, we’ve broken down all the differences between stone and glass splashbacks here!
If you have a smaller kitchen or your space isn’t positioned to receive much natural light, a painted glass or mirrored splashback will draw natural light in and visually open up your space. Pictured in this glossy white Ocean Reef kitchen is our Low-E Reflective Dark Mirror splashback. If your kitchen naturally gets a lot of sun, or you just prefer the style, a stone splashback might be the right choice. The type of stone, whether it be porcelain, ceramic or sintered, the colour and level of veining is completely up to you. You can opt for stone that has a softer, more uniformed look, or choose something visually striking like this Calacatta Michelangelo Soft Touch ceramic splashback below.
The materials, textures and finishes of your kitchen should be carefully considered when choosing your splashback. Smooth, glossy cabinets look great when paired with painted glass or mirrored splashbacks, whereas matte cabinetry or textured finishes like timber-grain laminates work nicely with natural stone. There is no right or wrong when it comes to designing your dream space, so choose the splashback that you know you will love for years to come. Our expert team are here to guide you through every step on your new splashback journey, all the way from ideas through to installation, ensuring the result is exactly what you want!
Whether you live by the coast or simply love the relaxed energy of a coastal kitchen, the right splashback can help your vision come to life. Get started on your project today and chat to our lovely team for a free quote!
