Get the Look | Kitchen Splashback Ideas

A tiled kitchen splashback is one of the easiest and most striking ways to inject personality into your home. In New Zealand, where open-plan living is popular and kitchens are often visible from the main living areas, a well-designed splashback can become a true focal point.

We’re all about choice at Tilemax. Whether you prefer a soft, neutral palette or bold, vibrant tones, we have a huge variety of colours, textures, and finishes available making it easy for you to express your style. Choose from glossy subway tiles for a classic look, earthy natural-edge tiles for character and warmth, mosaics for texture, or sleek large-format tiles for a seamless modern feel. You can lay them in a vertical stack, brick bond or even herringbone for added visual interest.

A tiled splashback isn’t just about good looks, they’re also practical by being easy to clean, durable, and resistant to moisture and stains. Whether you’re renovating or building new, a tiled splashback is an impactful way to elevate your kitchens style while enhancing the functionality of one of the most used spaces in your home. 

Let’s get creative!

Images curated in conjunction with TM Christchurch’s Little Book of Splashbacks