Ceramic tile will never go out of style, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only option for kitchen walls. When it comes to remodeling this space, there are a variety of materials to choose from, from metal, wood, and even wallpaper. Here are five alternative ideas from Architectural Digest.
Wallpaper
If you are bored with the monotonous color of the kitchen wall and love a space with many patterns, the homeowner can refer to the solution of combining wall stickers and glass. In a housing project that harmonizes the architecture and history of France - Poland, Polish designer Marta Chrapka of Colombe Design chose the solution of screwing glass panels onto the kitchen wall decorated with wallpaper with leaf patterns. This solution helps the kitchen space to be lively but still protects the wallpaper from damage.
Wood
Wood can also be used for kitchen walls. In a kitchen designed by Rachel Thomas of Raenovate, shiplap panels—long, narrow boards with grooves cut into the top and bottom—are used to cover the kitchen walls.
They create a clean, crisp, and harmonious look. The choice of shiplap depends on the homeowner's design, budget, and desired durability. Shiplap is typically made of real wood, but today there are also wood-like plastics.
Mirror
This pastel kitchen in Washington DC designed by J+G Design is small but feels larger thanks to the use of mirrors on the kitchen walls, which reflect the surrounding space. To make the most of the mirrors, choose light-colored cabinets when designing the kitchen.
Raw brick
If you’re lucky enough to have beautiful exposed brick walls in your kitchen, you can leave them as they are to create a focal point. This is the case in a home listed on the Swedish site Entrance. Experts say that embracing the rusticity of exposed brick is a beautiful feature.
Stainless steel
Dispelling the idea that using stainless steel wall panels will create a cold kitchen, the design by Martin Group based in San Francisco (USA) is evaluated by Architectural Digest as simple but still retains charm.
Stainless steel kitchen backsplash designed by Geddes Ulinskas Architects.
Or in another kitchen in California, Geddes Ulinskas, founder of Geddes Ulinskas Architects, also chose stainless steel for the wall cladding, when he realized that the space outside the house was filled with natural light.
This kitchen has a spectacular view of the San Francisco Bay and we chose stainless steel to subtly reflect light and color, he says.
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