Printed Glass Splashbacks: Top Design Trends and How to Choose the Perfect Image

Printed glass splashbacks provide a bold, modern look for UK kitchens. Thanks to high-resolution digital printing, almost any image can be transformed into a sleek, durable glass splashback that becomes the focal point of the room.

How Printed Glass Splashbacks Are Made

A high-resolution graphic is printed onto a specialist backing and bonded to toughened glass using heat and pressure. This process locks the design behind the glass, protecting it from heat, moisture and everyday cleaning.

The result is a toughened glass panel that combines the practical benefits of a standard glass splashback with fully custom imagery.

Top Design Trends for 2025

1. Marble Effect Prints

Marble effect printed glass works beautifully with white or light quartz worktop. It delivers the look of marble without the maintenance and can be tailored in scale and colour to suit your kitchen.

2. Botanical and Nature Scenes

Leafy greens, forests, soft florals and coastal scenes add depth and colour to compact kitchens. Nature based prints are especially popular for brightening smaller city kitchens.

3. City Skylines

Manchester and Liverpool skylines are popular choices for printed glass splashbacks in local homes. They add personality and a subtle reference to the city without overwhelming the room.

4. Abstract Textures and Metallics

Abstract designs, metallic washes and subtle textures offer a designer feel without the cost of specialist tiles. These work well in modern, minimal kitchens where you want impact but not a specific scene.

How to Choose the Right Image

1. Use High Resolution Files

For best results, use images that are at least 300dpi at the full printed size. Low resolution images can look pixelated or soft when enlarged across a hob area.

2. Avoid Blurry or Compressed Images

Images taken from social media or compressed downloads often lose quality. Ideally use original photography, licensed stock imagery or graphics supplied in high resolution by a designer.

3. Test Colours in Your Kitchen Lighting

Colours can look different once printed and viewed behind glass. Always check samples or printed proofs in your actual kitchen lighting before approving the final design.

Cleaning and Care

Printed glass splashbacks are simple to maintain:

• Use non abrasive, glass safe cleaners
• Avoid scouring pads or harsh chemicals
• Wipe spills and splashes promptly to keep the surface streak free

Since the print is protected behind the glass, you are only ever cleaning the front surface, just like a standard glass splashback.