From glass to tiles, your choice of wall protector can make a style statement.

Clad the space between worktop and wall units with a striking splashback that will protect your walls and provide a real talking point. Toughened glass can be cut to fit your space perfectly and painted on the reverse in just about any colour.

Intaglio glass, from £300 per sq m, Kitchens International – for more information please call or visit showroom – tel: 0845 074 0022

Mowlem walnut kitchen with a seamless expanse of toughened glass that reflects light around the room and enhances illuminated shelving. Available in 24 colours (shown in Mustard). Intaglio glass splashbacks cost from £300sq m from Kitchens International

Who says practical can’t be beautiful? While the point of a splashback is to protect kitchen walls from spatter from the sink and hob, this wipe-clean surface has established a new design role, either as a subtle backdrop or a striking focal point.

Illuminated glass worktops, two types of timber and mirror-finish panels unite with traditional hand-painted cabinetry and polished black granite in this Marlborough design, from the Stoneham collection at Kitchens International

Timber Choices: Though once shunned in favour of the new-fangled materials of post-war Britain, wood has made an impressive combeback in recent years. The material of choice before all others, timber now comes in a versatile array of colours, patterns, textures and, thanks to master craftsmen, a variety of sinuous forms. Away from the orange pine cabinetry of old, today’s kitchens fuse a myriad of mix and match materials to create intricate and decorative designs. As with all materials though, think carefully about contrasting elements – lift dark wood with light flooring, use tactile glass to emphasise a rich grain and never be afraid to welcome stainless steel. Plus, as each piece is one-of-a-kind, real wood schemes will always be unique.

Prices from £15,000 contact showroom for further details Tel: 0845 074 0022

An L-shape ending in a breakfast bar provides informal dining space for the family, or somewhere to enjoy a coffee with friends. Taking its cue from the colourful bar stools, the red Intaglio glass splashback works well with both the cream worktop and oak cabinetry. Priced from £12,000 – contact showroom for further information 0845 074 0022

RWK kitchen

Small they may be but it’s the little things that stand between an average kitchen and a great one.

Shining example of focus on details:

“High-end kitchens generally have the details that can make a kitchen more stylish and more functional” says Paul O’Brien of Edinburgh-based Kitchens International.  This beautiful bespoke Intaglio Glass splashback in the company’s Glasgow showroom is designed to reflect waves and sand dunes – a perfect backdrop to a seaside kitchen.  Prices depend on size as all are made to order. Contact 0131 337 3434 or www.kitchensinternational.co.uk for further information.

Intaglio Glass splashback

Your kitchen often dictates the layout of the furniture, because of its size and shape, the KBBSA can offer some innovative ways to use it to your advantage.  A typical kitchen is often L-shaped or U-shaped, working with a good designer will help you make the most of the space available.

RWK Armano melamine cupboard fronts

Mixing and matching materials is useful for visual and practical appeal. This scheme comprises: Zodiaq quartz composite worktops in white, a breakfast bar in an olivewood effect laminate, RWK Armano melamine cupboard fronts in rift oak and anthracite finishes, along with a backpainted glass splashback by Intaglio Glass and Design.

This stylish Stoneham Marlborough Walnut kitchen has wonderful ebony macassar centre panels, which successfully add plenty of character to the space.  The dramatic curved island with round food preparation area really steals the show in this well appointed room.  Prices start from £20,000.

Stoneham Marlborough Walnut kitchen with macassar centre panels

Kitchen design studio Kitchens International has expanded into the west of Scotland with a new showroom on Great Western Road in Glasgow.

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Glasgow Showroom Exterior

Stoneham kitchen in Kitchens International Glasgow Showroom

Leicht Kitchen Display - Kitchens International Glasgow Showroom

Intaglio Glass have created the most wonderful unique splashback for our new Glasgow showroom for the Stoneham kitchen. Using sand blasting they have created a calming wave effect which  really sets off this luxurious kitchen. Touches like this simply make a kitchen and it is a stunning effect and turns our great kitchens into something really wow.