Ideas for the modern kitchen back wall design- glass, metal, tiles, wood
In addition to the classic tile mirror, a kitchen back wall today can also be made of glass, metal or even wood. In addition to the function as splash protection beautify such back walls also every kitchen.
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Grease splash, washing-up water, sharp-edged pot lid - a kitchen back wall must withstand a lot in everyday life. And be wipeable. Because: No matter how well a meal may have tasted, weeks later you do not want to see it in the form of stains on the wall. A back wall of glass, metal, tiles or more often even wood, which serves as a splash guard, makes it easier to keep wall surfaces clean. Moreover, the kitchen back wall is an important element in the design of the kitchen.
Very classic: tiles as kitchen back wall
Until a few years ago, the classic tile mirror was the means of choice as splash protection in the kitchen. This meant the narrow tile strip at the height and in the length of the worktop. Not infrequently filled the tile mirror with a maximum height of 60 cm only the open space between the kitchen worktop and the wall cabinets. The advantage of tiles: it is much easier to wipe off grease, water or dirt than on a painted wall. More difficult, however, are the joints, which can turn gray or even pollute over the years. When it comes to mechanical stress, tiles, in turn, convince: they mostly forgive collisions with pot edges without any problems.
However, the high phase of the classic tiled mirror is over. With new kitchens that like to put on casual, open shelves instead of on wall cabinets, this form of kitchen back walls disappears more and more often. The narrow kitchen mirror is replaced by partly tiled walls, the surface of which is often higher than 60 cm or even extends to the ceiling or floor next to the actual work area.
Also, today more is played with format sizes. The well-known tile square is passé. Most tiles are rectangular today. Also, like the large format - which gives kitchens a modern look. Especially popular are so-called metro tiles or subway tiles. These are glazed rectangular tiles that are reminiscent of tiles from subway stations in London or Paris with their high-gloss appearance. Depending on the design, they give the wall a modern or nostalgic appearance and are suitable for both a minimalist interior design style and a country kitchen.
Pro & Con: tiles as kitchen back wall
+ long-lasting+ classic
+ mechanical protection
- too narrow tile levels quickly look stale
- joints can become dirty and are difficult to clean
Back walls made of glass and Plexiglas
In addition to tiles, it is another popular form of dressing the kitchen niche over the entire surface with glass. The advantage of the glass rear wall: joints are eliminated - thus the surface can always be completely cleaned. Thanks to the continuous surface, the area is also more generous. Your kitchen breathes optically almost through.
The appearance of a glass rear wall ranges from frosted glass to clear glass, which is additionally backed with a foil or print. This way, even photo typical motifs can be brought to the kitchen. Especially when renovating the kitchen, glass kitchen splashbacks are ideal as they can easily be mounted on an existing tile mirror. For this, the customized glass panes are glued either by silicone or elegantly attached to the wall with cup screws. This even succeeds in own work.
For safety reasons, you should use high-quality toughened safety glass (ESG)with a thickness of 6 mm. Should it break, no sharp-edged shards, but the disc breaks up into small fragments. So the risk of injury is lower.
For safety reasons, you should use high-quality toughened safety glass (ESG)with a thickness of 6 mm. Should it break, no sharp-edged shards, but the disc breaks up into small fragments. So the risk of injury is lower.
A cheaper alternative to glass is acrylic glass - known under the trade name Plexiglas. This too can be made by various online providers accurately including socket holes, holes and other recesses. Unlike glass, however, the material is not as heat-resistant and more sensitive. Tip or sharp-edged objects can therefore easily leave marks in the form of scratches.
Pro & Con: glass and acrylic glass as kitchen back wall
+ jointless, thus easier to clean+ generous appearance
+ visually adjustable with stored prints
+ ideal as a fast renovation solution with existing tile mirror
+ as ESG safety glass no risk of broken glass
- acrylic glass is more sensitive to mechanical stress than real glass
Alu and stainless steel: splash guard made of metal
What has long been standard in a restaurant and industrial kitchens is increasingly establishing itself at home: metal kitchen backsides. Mainly bare or matt brushed stainless steel is used and protects the area behind sink and stove from dirt. However, meter-length stainless steel sheets are increasingly covering large areas of the wall as a stylistic element. This is how ordinary kitchens turn into modern cooking laboratories.
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Metall has left the gastro kitchen and now shines at home too.
On the other hand, metal backs made of aluminum composite panels are more homely. Like glass rear walls, the aluminum sheets, which are only 3 mm thick, can be individualized by digital printing. A protective laminate forms the finishing touch and protects the motif against wear or other influences.
Pro & Cons: Kitchen back walls made of metal
+ seamless, easier to clean+ modern look
+ optically adaptable with prints
+ only a few millimeters thick
- shiny metal surfaces quickly reveal fingerprints
Cheap alternatives - paint and foils
A splash guard, which permanently protects the area around the sink and cooker from splashes of grease or water, does not always have to be expensive. Especially for rented apartments, the question arises whether it must be glass, metal or tiles, which often burden the household budget with square meter prices of over 100 euros. The simplest method is protective coatings. Who wants to delete anyway, so can resort to latex paint. It shows after drying both water and fat.
If, on the other hand, the wall has already been painted, a so-called "elephant skin" is available. It is applied as a clear, colorless protective layer directly on the wallpaper or existing paint layer with a roller. After drying, the actual wall color is readily visible, only the protective coating itself can be seen due to its gloss.
If, on the other hand, the wall has already been painted, a so-called "elephant skin" is available. It is applied as a clear, colorless protective layer directly on the wallpaper or existing paint layer with a roller. After drying, the actual wall color is readily visible, only the protective coating itself can be seen due to its gloss.
Other cheap alternatives for the kitchen are self-adhesive foils. They are offered in different colors and sizes. Even individualized prints are possible. However, to be able to attach them, the surface must be smooth. A woodchip wallpaper as a surface is thus often eliminated. Also, the thickness of such films is often less than a fraction of a millimeter. For heavily used areas thus eliminates this possibility. However, even meter-long kitchen backs made of a film are often available for well under 100 euros.
Pro & Con: favorable solutions for the kitchen back wall
+ only slightly impacts the household budget- does not always look high quality
- cleaning properties and service life are lower
- low resistance to heat and mechanical stress
Special case: wood as kitchen back wall
A kitchen splashback made of wood is suitable for all those who want to be particularly homely and natural. Of course, the objection of care and cleaning of natural material is completely justified. Oiled or glazed surfaces are therefore eliminated. However, anyone who treats their wooden kitchen mirror consistently with wood-based sealing lacquer will get an abrasion-resistant and extremely hard-wearing surface. Color adjustments are possible even after years. Thus, the back wall also makes the change in the rest of the facility with ease.
By the way: Anyone who chooses a splash guard made of wood does not have to cut everything himself. Easier to handle are panels. With standard dimensions prefabricated and provided with mounting options, so even large areas can be dressed up quickly.
Pro & Cons: Kitchen back wall made of wood
+ Natural material with a homely look+ Durable and paintable - Bad heat properties
- depending on the variant a simple to elaborate handling when mounting.
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