The glass splashback is one of the home's unsung heroes. Discover some exciting design options today.
"Have nothing in your home," said William Morris, "that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
When you're on an interior design mission, it can be a useful saying to keep in mind – not least because it ups your chances of buying something useful and beautiful.
Glass splashbacks fall into this last category. They serve a basic function – keeping grease, oil and other bits of unwanted crud off your kitchen walls or shielding from flecks of toothpaste in the bathroom. They're like one of those sticky fly traps you erect in your houseplants. They make cleaning that little bit easier and your elbow that little bit less tired.
But they can also be objects of beauty.
Sure, your splashback is unlikely to get cooing praise from guests in the way that a counter, oven or table might. They're more of an unsung hero than the star of the show. But they are to interior design what a pocket square is to a three-piece suit: a small touch that ties the whole thing together.
What's more, glass can be a fantastic blank canvas for your imagination thanks to digital printing technology. This innovation means you can get pretty much any design you like printed onto the glass.
If you're imagining taking a sharpie to a pane of glass and watching it fade in days, think again. Digital printing fuses high-quality inks into the glass itself – so unless the glass breaks, it's there for good. The results are vibrant, photorealistic and long-lasting.
At ToughGlaze, we love the possibilities that digital printing on glass unlocks – a love that's reflected in our Interiori catalogue. This range can be used for any glass application but it's especially good for splashbacks.
What is the Interiori range?
The tagline of Interiori is "redefining interior surfaces". We believe that its combination of high-end inks, digital printing technology and inventive graphic design makes it the ideal choice for your kitchen splashback.
Digital printing on glass is versatile, for sure – but in the Interior collection, we've narrowed it down to one focus. The aim of these designs is to mimic natural materials, bringing timeless looks to glass fittings.
There are three collections: Smell the Forest, Touch the Stone and Playing with Shapes.
Smell the Forest
Woody textures can bring the outdoors in – and they're versatile enough to work with both rustic and modern interiors.
This is the principle that animates our Smell the Forest collection. It's all about giving your interiors a touch of the great outdoors.
Oak grains are available in several colours, from whitewash to chocolate. If you're after something a bit more knotty, try Washed White Wood.
Then there's the Zebrano sub-collection, characterised by its thick ridges and dark, coffee-like colours.
Whichever you go for, you'll be smelling the forest in no time.
But the collection doesn't end there. If the whiff of pine cones isn't for you, there are stone effects and geometric patterns to explore, too.
Touch the Stone
If you think that "stone effect" means "plain", think again. The Touch the Stone collection is a smorgasbord of rich textures.
Of course, you can go elegantly austere if you want to, with tasteful greys and granite-like surfaces. Or how about a touch of "ruggine" (rust effect) for a worn-in, pre-loved look?
Marbles, veins, watery quartzes… it's all there, ready to be put to work in your kitchen or bathroom. But unlike real stone, there's no chance of grout building up – simply spray and wipe the surface every now and then.
All the aesthetic pleasure of stone with none of the upkeep – that's the beauty of our "Touch the Stone" range. Whether you're matching your splashback to the rest of the kitchen or adding a new complementary texture, these stone effects can make all the difference.
Finally, there's the Playing with Shapes collection: a riot of geometric ingenuity ranging from the minimalistic to the funky.
Playing with Shapes
Want that rustic forest effect but with a contemporary geometric spin? Our Playing with Shapes collection could be the way to go.
Choose from diamonds, rectangles, triangles and more. Go for wood, stone or marble-effect backgrounds. The effect is playful, modern and at times exotic.
Among the collection, too, is Bamboo Horizon: strips of bamboo on a clear background. Why not bring the bamboo forest to the back of your cooker or bathroom sink?
Like the other two collections, Playing with Shapes is elegant – but it has a boldness and creativity all its own.
Custom designs
Of course, you don't have to choose a design from one of our collections. The great thing about digital printing is its versatility. There's pretty much no limit to what you can get printed on a glass splashback.
Exotic mosaic? Sure. Bespoke design that you've cooked up on your laptop? No problem! Family photo? Bit of text? It's all possible thanks to the art of digital printing.
How we can help
Here at ToughGlaze, we have state-of-the-art facilities where we cut and print glass to meet your requirements. The whole process is done under one roof for your peace of mind.
You can rest assured, too, that the toughened glass we use is of a high quality. But don't take our word for it – have a look at our industry accreditations and Kitemark seal of approval instead.
For more than 30 years, we've been working with architects, construction firms, sole traders, SMEs and household names in a wide range of industries. Our longevity and expertise make us a trusted industry presence for people in the market for toughened glass.
So if you've got a kitchen or bathroom splashback in mind,
get in touch today. With our Kitemark-approved,
made-to-measure splashback glass, we're ready to help make it a reality.
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