Kitchen window splashback: to have or not?
Dragon Fly
2 years ago
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Kitchen with window backsplash
Kitchen with benchtop spashback, no window in splashback
Kitchen with benchtop spashback, no window in splashback + large window above the overhead cabinets
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macyjean
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Comments (1)I recently installed a 3 metre x 600 mm window splash back. Normal 6mm laminated glass. Have my cooktop right in front, grease not a problem, easy to clean off the occasional small speck or two. Very happy....See MoreIs there anything better than a window splashback with views?
Comments (9)I must agree (by personal experience) with the warning by 'therockster' - the idea of window splashback is tantalising, with such daylight coming in and the view drawing the eye outwards - heavenly. But the day to day reality will quickly contradict your dream - activity at the kitchen sink creates constant splashes, with each little splash marking the glass. One's lovely outlook can soon become a constant chore, or we learn to turn a frustrated blind eye, regretting our designer dream. To dear Georgi02 - great attitude, diligently working to keep your household clean and shiny - you do have a good system which stands by you. However, we all have different levels of commitment, and ways and means of managing. For me, to avoid wiping over the same surface frequently, again and again, is an important part of staying sane in a full life. I want to continue to feel good about the jobs that need to be done, without unnecessary repetition and hyper-vigelence. If remaining preoocupied with constant window cleaning is not your idea of fun, then steer clear of a low window backsplash, and avoid mirrors that are elegantly low behind the bathroom basin, and even sinks in the middle of one's shiny island bench cause constant mopping up as they have no backsplash at all! These features are appealing in appearance but can create frequent unnecessary extra work. There are many ways to create an elegant inspiring light-filled work space without adding to the chores....See MoreKitchen - splashback window or not; under cooktop oven or not
Comments (1)1/ at the old place we had similar configuration to your drawing..the cooktop where that is and 2 slim windows on either side. 2/ wash up like drawing is preferred as can talk or watch TV. So sink inside 3/ wall oven and microwave on top at end below is photo of our old kitchen...See MoreIs your window splashback a pain to clean?
Comments (10)I hate my glass splash back window from 5pm till around 7pm. When that suns beams through you can clearly see just how shit of a job you’ve done cleaning it. Without the sun beaming on it, the window looks crystal clear. But once the sun hits it forget it, the glass looks all smudgy and streaky! The only way to keep it clean is to use hot soapy water and a sponge. Then rinsing off the hot soapy water with clean water. Then use a towel to dry it down. Lots of towels are required as it makes a bloody mess. Then repeat the same process on the outside. So if I had to choice between a glass window or normal glass splashback no way I would choice the window. I hate it! I hate all windows once the sun hits them they look terrible if not cleaned throughly with soapy water. Ive tried using newspaper, vinegar etc none of it works. Makes it look worse. If u have no sunlight that will hit the window splash back well you’ll love it. If u do have the sun hit that side I strongly advise don’t get a glass splash back!...See MoreKate
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