All laminate worktop designs in the Formica® Originals Worktop Collection are also available in matching upstands and splashbacks, giving you a simple yet striking way to elevate both the style and functionality of your kitchen. By continuing your chosen worktop design up the wall, these coordinated features create an uninterrupted flow that enhances the sense of space and provides effortless visual harmony. They also work hard to protect your walls from the daily wear of cooking, washing, and entertaining, all while delivering a refined, cohesive finish.
Upstands, supplied in a 20mm thickness and postformed for a smooth, rounded edge, provide a neat junction between worktop and wall, making them ideal for a polished, built-in look. Splashbacks, at a lighter 6mm thickness, are designed for ease of installation across larger areas, offering the same style continuity without excess weight.
Style tip: Matching splashbacks and upstands work beautifully in modern and classic kitchens alike. In small spaces, they can help create a more expansive feel by eliminating visual breaks, while in open-plan layouts, they tie together cooking and dining zones. For exposed edges on splashbacks, use the edging strips supplied with your worktop, or source additional ones from WEX Trade or your kitchen supplier for a flawless finish.
Make a bold kitchen design statement with feature splashbacks. Whether you opt for soft frosted hues that diffuse light beautifully, vibrant solid colours that energise the space, or a brushed metallic that adds an industrial-chic edge, each choice offers a unique way to define your kitchen’s character. For those embracing playful sophistication, a fashionable terrazzo pattern introduces a medley of colour to instantly draw the eye.
A feature splashback works beautifully to break up runs of cabinetry, frame a cooking or preparation area, and balance other finishes in the room. Pair deep, dramatic shades with pale worktops for striking contrast, or match warm metallic tones with timber accents for a cohesive, layered look. Whether your style is sleek and minimal or eclectic and expressive, a statement splashback adds personality, depth, and a clear focal point that anchors the entire design.
Style tip: Feature splashbacks are often fitted neatly between the worktop and wall cabinets, leaving no exposed edges. Matching edging strips are provided if necessary. Due to the large laminate sheet size, they’re an ideal choice for adding bold colour or texture without lots of visible joints, keeping the overall look streamlined and polished. In compact kitchens, choose a lighter or reflective finish to bounce light around the room; in larger spaces, go deeper and richer for maximum impact.
From striking stone-inspired surfaces to nature-infused wood designs, this versatile laminate countertop range caters to contemporary tastes while upholding the remarkable durability and reliability from a brand you can trust.
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