Selecting the right image for your printed glass splashback can transform an ordinary room into something extraordinary. Whether you’re renovating your kitchen, updating your bathroom, or adding some much-needed style to your utility room, the image you choose will become a defining feature of that space.
But while the possibilities are endless – from personal photographs to more abstract designs – certain choices work better than others when printed on glass.
With that in mind, let’s explore how to select an image that not only looks stunning but continues to delight you for years to come.
Understanding Scale and Space
The first step in getting your choice right involves developing an understanding of the scale and specifics of your chosen space.
Every room has its own dimensions and characteristics that influence how an image will appear on your printed splashback. For instance, a design that looks perfect in a compact bathroom might feel underwhelming in a larger kitchen space. Something else to think about is your room’s proportions and how far you’ll typically be standing from the splashback when viewing it.
Natural and artificial lighting also plays a crucial role in how your chosen image will appear. While our coveted UV printing ensures your image won’t fade, different lighting conditions can affect how colours appear throughout the day. South-facing rooms might benefit from cooler tones, while darker spaces could be enhanced by brighter, bolder, or starker imagery.
Image Quality Essentials for Printed Glass Splashbacks
In many ways, your printed glass splashback will only look as good as the image supplied. So, let’s look at what you’ll need in terms of resolution and other requirements to ensure your chosen design looks the part.
Resolution Requirements
When it comes to printed glass splashbacks, image quality is paramount. Your chosen image needs to be high resolution – remember, it’s going to be enlarged to potentially cover an entire wall. Blurry or pixelated images will only become more noticeable when printed at scale.
That’s why we primarily recommend that our customers use Shutterstock images, as you can guarantee their quality. But don’t let that deter you from using your own images. Modern-day smartphones can pack powerful photos that more than exceed our minimum recommended resolution of 300 dpi.
Remember, the larger your splashback, the bigger the challenge becomes in maintaining image quality. Thus, larger dimensions require higher-quality pictures.
Personal Photography Tips
If you’re dead set on using your own images, we recommend that they are:
- Shot in good lighting conditions
- In focus and clear
- Free from unwanted shadows
- Taken with a good quality camera or a recent smartphone
- Saved at the highest possible resolution
Professional Stock Images
As mentioned, for guaranteed quality, consider choosing from our extensive library of professional images. We’ve partnered with Shutterstock to offer hundreds of stunning options, from dramatic landscapes to contemporary geometric patterns. Each image has been pre-selected to ensure it works beautifully when printed on glass.
Design Trends and Popular Choices for Printed Glass Splashbacks
If you’re looking for a little inspiration, you can find all kinds of ideas online and through social media sites like Pinterest.
We’ve noticed that current trends in splashback design lean towards bold geometric patterns and abstract designs. These choices work particularly well because they create visual interest without dominating the space. Natural scenes, especially dramatic landscapes and botanical prints remain consistently popular choices that stand the test of time.
Your guiding principle when choosing should be how your chosen image will interact with your existing décor. While going for a contrast can be striking, we feel it’s better if your splashback enhances rather than clashes with your overall design scheme.
Making Your Final Selection
Remember, your splashback will be a focal point in your room for years to come. So, take your time exploring options, consider how different designs might work in your space, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need guidance.
Direct Splashbacks offers hundreds of in-house design options that you can preview in our online gallery. Our stock collection includes everything from minimalist patterns to stunning photography, all carefully curated to work beautifully as splashbacks. You can even view many of these options in a kitchen setting, complete with cabinet and hood mockups.
Whether you end up choosing from our extensive collection of professional designs or opt to use your own photography, we’ll ensure your chosen image is perfectly reproduced on glass using our advanced UV printing technology.
Pick and Order Your Printed Glass Splashback Today
Creating your perfect printed glass splashback couldn’t be simpler with Direct Splashbacks. Our straightforward online ordering process guides you through each step, from uploading your chosen image or selecting from our extensive collection to entering your exact measurements.
Remember, every printed glass splashback we produce comes with free UK mainland delivery, complete with all necessary fixing materials and clear installation instructions. We also provide expert customer support should you need it. So, start exploring our image gallery today and take the first step toward transforming your space with a fade-resistant, perfectly printed glass splashback that’s uniquely yours.
