Spring has arrived, delivering warm greens, orangey reds, peachy pinks, brilliant yellows, and every tone of brown from beige to umber. Why not welcome the vibrant colours of spring into your kitchen? How is this possible? Through the transformative impact of a colourful glass backsplash in your culinary space.
Why Choose a Glass Backsplash?
Usually made of porcelain, ceramic tile, metal, or stone, backsplashes prevent grease, water, and other messes from damaging the walls behind sinks and stoves. Why not consider the show-stopping appeal of a glass backsplash? Glass backsplashes add interest, elegance, and personality to a kitchen. They freshen and update your room, providing a new feel and look for the space. Glass backsplashes are:
- Aesthetically appealing: The elegance of glass adds that “wow factor” to your kitchen. Its reflective nature elevates your space, making it appear larger and brighter. A glass backsplash is an elegant, stylish work of art!
- Versatile: A glass backsplash can be made in a myriad of colours, textures, and styles, meeting your individual design needs and creating a one-of-a-kind look for your space.
- Reflective: Glass backsplash naturally refract light, adding interest and depth while making your space bright, open, and airy. The glass reduces the formation of shadows, ensuring your kitchen is easy to use. Glass won’t darken with use and/or age.
- Environmentally-friendly: Glass has insulating properties that help your kitchen stay cool in summer and warm in winter, reducing your energy bill. Glass takes ½ the energy of ceramic to produce and may be created from recycled materials. Glass is 100% recyclable at the end of its lifespan.
- Resistant to heat and moisture: The best materials for a kitchen are non-porous and heat and moisture-resistant. Glass won’t crack, fade, or warp when exposed to heat or moisture.
- Affordable: The initial cost of a glass backsplash is more than a conventional one, but the durable nature of glass trumps traditional backsplashes. It will not require re-grouting to look great and lasts for many years.
How to Care for a Glass Backsplash
Since glass is non-porous, it’s resistant to stains. Splatters, fingerprints, and water spots wipe away easily with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Most backsplash materials have crevices and seams that provide the perfect place for bacteria, mould, and mildew to grow. Glass is impermeable, making it mould and mildew-resistant. It doesn’t harbour bacteria and/or germs that can endanger you. Consider adding a DFI coating to make your glass backsplash even easier to maintain.
Whether you’re renovating or designing a new kitchen, glass is a great backsplash option for your home. It’s easy to clean, heat resistant, hygienic, versatile, eco-friendly, and adds sparkle to your space! Consider a glass backsplash for your kitchen.
Want a unique feel and design for your kitchen? Looking for durability, beauty, and ease of upkeep? Consider a glass backsplash. Contact Calgary’s premier glass company, House of Mirrors & Glass. Visit our extensive showroom. Our knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient team provides outstanding service with a focus on custom design. Tell us your vision and let our experts assist in creating it!
