Having a small kitchen means enjoying a cozy, intimate atmosphere when cooking and dining. However, its size also poses some rather interesting design challenges. You want your space to feel open and inviting while still being functional. Where is that desired middle ground, and how do you find it?
One design option that addresses your concerns and adds sleek stylishness to your kitchen is a glass backsplash. This modern, versatile, and appealing choice is advantageous for small kitchens in many ways. Let’s take a look.
Maximizes Light and Space
Glass, unlike many other backsplash materials, can reflect light. Lighting is one of your biggest allies in the quest for making a small kitchen look bigger. Glass reflects artificial and natural lighting alike, crafting a space that feels open, larger, and airier.
You can even opt for a colored or frosted finish for your kitchen backsplash. It will still have reflective properties that will make a positive difference in the ambiance of your kitchen.
Customization Options Aplenty
Here at CBD Glass, we’re staunch believers in giving customers the freedom to design their perfect custom accent pieces. Backsplashes are versatile enough as it is, but when combined with our custom services, you can use your kitchen backsplash for any aesthetic, from sleek minimalism to colorful boldness and anything in between.
We can backpaint the glass backsplash, imbuing it with colors so it turns heads whenever someone visits your home and steps into your kitchen. Perhaps you decide to incorporate vivid LED lighting behind the glass backsplash to give your kitchen a high-tech look. We take pride in giving you total design freedom to achieve your ultimate kitchen no matter its size. Our custom features take any design to the next level.
Easy Maintenance
Who wants to waste valuable time scouring a kitchen backsplash, especially if you already spent hours preparing a big meal? Certainly not you. With a glass backsplash, you don’t have to. You can eliminate the tediousness of cleanup due to glass’s nonporous properties. The backsplash won’t absorb odors or stains, which automatically makes it seem cleaner.
You also don’t have to use heavy-duty chemicals or harsh products on your backsplash. You can clean it with mild dish soap and a soft cloth and it will come out looking spotless. Plus, unlike tile backsplashes, you don’t have to worry about the trouble of scouring grout lines.
Unmatched Longevity
Glass ranks pretty highly on the Mohs scale, which dictates how durable various materials are. Many assume glass is fragile, but not as much as people are led to believe. That’s why glass is the go-to material for kitchen backsplashes, since it’s so durable, tough, and appealing.
You can count on a glass backsplash to withstand heat, which is a requirement for a feature you’re installing on your kitchen walls. Glass also offers a degree of chip and scratch resistance. If you prioritize professional installation and regular maintenance, your glass backsplash could last for decades.
