Beyond function, splashbacks are a great opportunity to bring a touch of luxury to a kitchen. Whether designed to stand out or complement a scheme, the natural stones on display in these homes from the ELLE Decoration archive all have their own unique charms. Which one would you choose? Because nothing speaks louder than marble.
A serene contrast in a San Francisco home
Given the task of transforming a cramped house into a sanctuary, designer Anu Jain brought drama to daily life with this striking splashback. The Calacatta Macchia Vecchia marble is enriched with gold veining that shines even brighter against the forest-green cabinets. Displayed in its full glory, the splashback withholds a bit of mystery with an invisible spice cabinet.
Sophisticated splashback in a Florentine palace
Pierattelli Architetture renovated this historic building, located in the heart of Florence, to produce a space that marries the past and present. The home features a custom Elmar kitchen with a light marble splashback that blends with the worktop and sink, creating a seamless flow. The marble adds a touch of elegance and warmth assisted by the metallic pink lacquer cabinets perfectly encapsulating the notion of heritage meeting modern living.
A welcoming splashback that sparks conversation
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On the outskirts of Barcelona, this home by architect Raúl Sánchez steps lightly on the environment. With no traditional door, you descend a staircase that leads you to a terrace around the side of the property where you are greeted by the kitchen. The space stands out with a yellow cabinet that contrasts with the Ceppo di Gré splashback.
A punchy and bright home in London
Studio Ashby lets the skyline do the talking in this high-rise home with interiors inspired by the cityscape’s palette. The colours that can be spotted on the skyline stun in the kitchen, with its bold and captivating Azul marble splashback. The directional veining on the marble creates a lively atmosphere that pairs seamlessly with the brushed stainless steel and Lati timber veneer – a delicious mix of materials and colours that delight the eye.
Bold and graphic Berlin kitchen
Interior designer Fabian Freytag met the brief for this Berlin home using bold colours and geometric patterns. With a theme of dual tones, the kitchen is soaked in complementary green hues and glamourised with a slice of brass. In this home, the marble splashback is perhaps the most muted element of the decor, but it quietly speaks of luxury.
A kitchen that’s rich in colour and texture
The founders of Hommeboys took pride in the transformation of their derelict barn, with its 1970s vintage and earthy California vibe. A standout feature of their home is this striking splashback that spreads counter to ceiling and frames the scenic view outside. The stone is rich and captivates the eye with its pattern, weaving in colours from the neighbouring cabinets, appliances and hardware to create a beautiful harmony.
The London kitchen that’s a ray of sunshine
This Chelsea family home designed by Peter Mikic if full of jaw-dropping moments that achieve luxury with so much colour and character. The sunshine-yellow kitchen houses a custom La Cornue range paired with reeded-glass and oak cabinets. The Bianco Fantastico marble splashback uplifts the space as its gold veins glow and wrap around the space to make yellow easy on the eyes.
