Why (and How) to Choose a Custom Photo Splashback?

Splashback design has come a long way over the years. Today, you can have literally any design or photograph you like transformed into a custom kitchen splashback.

From family photos to inspiring images sourced online to all kinds of unique and interesting patterns, there is no shortage of options to explore.

But what are the benefits of choosing a custom photo splashback for your kitchen?

A Unique Look and Feel

The immediate benefit of a custom photo splashback is its uniqueness. By choosing a photograph that is 100% unique, you add a genuine one-of-a-kind feature to your kitchen. This instantly holds more appeal than a generic off-the-shelf splashback, which may have already been incorporated into hundreds (if not thousands) of homes; a great way to bring something truly unique into your kitchen at an affordable price.

A Touch of Character

It can also be the perfect way to bring a touch of your own unique personality and character into the space. Not to mention, add something that genuinely inspires and means something to you, each time you look at it. There is a big difference between a splashback that looks pretty and one that carries genuine sentiment. If your goal is to decorate your kitchen in a way that reflects your unique personality, custom photo splashbacks come highly recommended.

An Affordable Home Improvement

Best of all, a custom photo splashback (manufactured from the highest-quality toughened glass) can be surprisingly cheap. Particularly when it comes to long-term home improvements, a bespoke splashback can be uniquely cost-effective. Boasting an indefinite lifespan and the durability to withstand anything you throw at it, your unique kitchen splashback will serve you proudly for many years (if not decades) to come.

What to Consider When Ordering a Custom Photo Splashback

Freedom of choice is half the fun, when choosing a design for a custom photo splashback. Even so, there are a few important things to consider, prior to placing your order.

Examples of which include the following:

1. The Source of the Image

If you plan on sourcing an image online, you need to ensure that you have the right to use it for free. Many (if not most) of the images you will come across online during a normal web search may be copyright protected.

Finding free images of outstanding quality (no copyright protection) online is easy, but you need to look in the right places. Unsplash, Envato Elements, and Pexels, for example, are stacked with endless archives of inspiring images.

If you would like to use an image that is copyright protected, you will need to reach out to its owner before using it.

2. The Quality of the Image

It is essential to ensure that the resolution of the image is sufficient to create the desired effect on your splashback; bear in mind that some kitchen splashbacks can be anything up to two or three metres in length and fairly tall.

For obvious reasons, a postcard-sized image with a fairly low pixel density is not going to look great, when stretched to this kind of size.

The image quality needed to achieve the desired effect will depend on the size and shape of the splashback you order. If in doubt, consult with your preferred supplier in advance.

3. The Orientation of the Image

A photograph taken in portrait is never going to look great when stretched out as a landscape-oriented splashback.

This is something to bear in mind when considering the location and shape of your splashback in the first place. As opposed to choosing an image first and then attempting to make it fit, which can make for a more difficult design process.

Again, you can always consult with your supplier in advance, if you have any questions or concerns.