Matching Worktops & Splashbacks

When working on a kitchen project, two of the most important aspects are the worktops and splashbacks. Splashbacks protect walls from moisture and oil and easily influence the aesthetic of the space – they often act as a statement piece, and can be seamlessly integrated with your design – making them both functional and fashionable.

Countertops are versatile, they can be used for prepping food, entertaining guests, and even a home office space. When you put the two together, you can create a cohesive look and an inviting kitchen.

How to match worktops & splashbacks

Before you start matching worktops and splashbacks, you need to find out what your client wants. Some people will prefer to have worktops and splashbacks which are stark contrasts, however this can be done cohesively and be used to create a united look and feel in the room.

If your client wants matching worktops and splashbacks, a good thing to do is to use the same material for both the worktop and splashback. This will help create an ultra-modern aesthetic for the kitchen. This is typically clean, sharp, and simply stunning.

Using the same material for both creates the illusion that the worktop and splashback are one piece, rather than two different aspects. Marble and granite are both great options if your client is opting to go for a matching aesthetic. You can also achieve this look with aluminium, glass and composite splashbacks.

Did you know that splashbacks are great as an alternative to kitchen tiles? They look amazing and are typically much easier to clean as they provide one uniform surface rather than the grooves and textures of grouted tiles.

Contrasting worktops & splashbacks

You don’t have to necessarily ‘match’ the worktop and splashback. There are various combinations which can complement each other. For example, you could use a white matt-like worktop, and use a grey splashback to make the white worktop stand out.

This is where your playful side can really come out to play, as you can show your clients what colours and finishes work together really well. If you need any assistance in selecting the right worktops or splashbacks for your project, simply browse our range.

Similar tones with different finishes

Another good option to explore with your client is to find similar tones and colours, but with contrasting finishes, such as a gloss style splashback, with a matte or marble-effect worktop. This allows you to explore more texture in the space without compromising the colour pallet and can make for some very exciting combinations.

Similar Tonal colours with the same finish

This is a great option when you’re trying to ‘unify’ the kitchen. You don’t have to use the exact same colours, just two similar tones. This helps make the kitchen feel sleek and is ideal in a modern or contemporary space.

Contrasting colours

If you’re wanting the kitchen to stand out, you can use contrasting colours, such as a dark grey/black, with a much brighter colour.

The safer option is to use the same finish for both the worktop and splashback, however if your client wants an eye-catching kitchen, you can opt for contrasting finishes too.