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Based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, Splashbacks of Distinction have a real passion for toughened glass in and around the home. We have transformed many properties, both commercial and domestic with our glass splashbacks, for kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms. Our toughened glass balustrades, glass shelving and splashbacks with high resolution images have really caught the imagination of people who demand beauty and functionality in their homes and offices.
As one of the leaders in design and up to date technology, Splashbacks of Distinction are always on hand to deliver the highest standards of quality and service to our valued customers.
Splashbacks of Distinction provide a wonderful product that is suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, office spaces or anywhere you want a true touch of class.
Our splashbacks will add value and style to new and old kitchens and bathrooms. They are easy to clean and very hygienic. Every piece is toughened when manufactured so it is heat, water and impact proof.
A glass splashback and worktop will complement any bathroom, kitchen, bar area, laundry or shop. The sleek and seamless surface is the ultimate in elegance with zero visual interruption. Our glass splashbacks and worktops come in any colour and are also far easier to clean than ceramic tiles.
Should you require our services, please call or contact us by completing the simple contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
The Splashbacks of Distinction show room is located at Watton at Stone in Hertfordshire with easy access from Hertford, Stevenage and surrounding towns. It is close to both the A1 and A10 which makes it easily accessible from North London.
We have a wide range of samples, styles, colours and textures for you to see and touch. Our clients have told us that being able to visit our showroom really helps them to visualise and develop their ideas so that they really end up with exactly what they wanted. Our workshop is next to the showroom so you can also see our products as they are manufactured.
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We have also created a stunning brochure with a selection from our range. This is available to download as a PDF by clicking on the link below.
Glass creates an illusion of more space and allows outside features to become part of the interior design. With glass it is possible to link two different spaces together without the barrier of a wall giving you the ability to enjoy your home and garden throughout the year.
Our frameless systems create a contemporary design which safely maximises any view, allowing natural light to spread across the living space. This solution can be used for internal stairs, external balconies, or to act as windbreaks in exposed areas outdoors.
Balustrade posts provide a classic, yet still very popular, design choice. Manufactured using 2.6mm thick walled, 48mm stainless steel for superior strength. This high quality, external grade steel maximises durability and minimises maintenance.
Glass spigots create a modern, minimalist design choice which maximises your view. Glass spigots are a large glass floor clamp that secures the glass vertically. The individual 'feet' allow for natural drainage making it an ideal choice for external areas including patio, and decked gardens, as well as poolside areas.
The possibilities are almost endless. Whether you wish to modernise your home or office space, enhance it or create an eye-catching element in one of your rooms we are here to make your dream come true. Your wish is our command.
Perhaps a tropical landscape in the bathroom? How about a stylish banister or wall art? Or even a state-of-the art room divider?
If you own a business you might want to create a new inviting atmosphere for your customers or upgrade your existing space, making it uniquely stylish.
At Splashbacks of Distinction we can even recreate different surface patterns too. That wood-style surface you always wanted is now possible and it comes with all the advantages of glass. Our customers also love our granite and marble styles which are perfectly stunning.
When it comes to Mirrors, in either a Kitchen or Bathroom, nothing quite rivals the open, light and clean look that such a simple product offers.
Splashbacks of Distinction offer a range of standard mirrors available in Silver, Grey, Bronze and Peach with toughened options available.
Our bespoke antique mirrors offer depth and character, reflecting the beauty of its surroundings as well as enhancing them. Our collection of six unique mirrors can bring depth, glamour and a unique look to any space.
Choose from our range of antique mirror styles including moon, lava, mercury, Neptune, vincenzo, bronze vincenzo and bianco nero. Why not view our brochure or contact us today to see what we can do for you.
It is often very difficult to see what a particular colour or finish will look like from a picture. We understand that and can supply samples of your chosen splash back to enable you to get the best possible idea of what your dream kitchen or bathroom will look like before it is fitted.
We already have hundreds of samples available to look at in our showroom including different types of finishes such as glitter or sparkle. We can supply a sample in any colour or finish you would like from our extensive range.
Our splash backs are often so vibrant that it is very difficult to really appreciate them from a simple image and with some finishes, such as the mirrored finishes, it is virtually impossible. With a sample you can get a much clearer idea of how your splash back will look in your kitchen and how it will compliment the other colours and textures around it.
At Splashbacks of Distinction we carefully manage the complete production, design and fitting of our bespoke, designer glass splashbacks.
Great care is taken to measure the intended space and our team will discuss your requirements and help with any ideas you have. Once we have finalised your design with our team, Splashbacks of Distinction can start to make the magic happen.
At every stage of the production process each of our panels is quality checked. Once one of our panels has left our workshop, we at Splashbacks of Distinction transport it and install it. Because each design is unique, it requires specialist knowledge to ensure correct fitting. Our team of experienced fitters will ensure that the panels are correctly aligned and mounted. We won't be happy until our customer is completely happy with the result.
Our team will work closely with you to create your dream design, ensuring the highest quality from start to finish so you can look forward to the magnificent result. We take pride in maintaining the highest of standards so that you, our customer can enjoy the beauty of our bespoke products.
All of our glass splashbacks and panels are made using toughened glass. The glass is processed in accordance with the requirements of the relevant British and European quality standards BS EN 12150 : 2000 (Impact Tested BS EN 12600 : 2000).
You can rest assured that our glass splashbacks are safe and of the highest quality. Splashbacks of Distinction carries out rigorous checks to ensure that each panel is of the highest standard. At Splashbacks of Distinction we make sure that every panel is correctly aligned and fitted. Our toughened glass splashbacks are made to withstand daily use and will provide you with a strong, durable surface whilst maintaining their wonderful appeal and elegance. Reflecting natural light and brightening up dark corners, the splashbacks create an inviting, vibrant atmosphere.
Whether as a wall in a shower, as a room divider or a banister, our toughened glass will not let you down. It provides an excellent sealed barrier in kitchens and bathrooms where steam can cause havoc to walls and plaster.
Wonderful customer service
I felt you really cared that we got the best effect for our kitchen and were happy to help us work through the options for as long as it took. Wonderful customer service and the splashback looks great.
(Kitchen splashback using design 010 from our own range)
Mrs Crawford, Aston”
Glass can bring light into any home in so many different ways. Glass can reflect, redirect and enhance light in ways you can't imagine.
You really owe it to yourself to take the opportunity to elevate your home in Hatfield to new levels of chic with the introduction of glass. With thoughtful placement of down or up lighters, even spots can really create a stunning effect when placed near to one of our toughened glass products.
Whether you choose a modern glass balustrade, a set of stunning glass shelves or a gorgeous, yet functional glass splashback for your kitchen or bathroom, you will improve the decor in your Hatfield property instantly.
In the early tenth century Hatfield belonged to a very powerful man called Ordmaer and his wife Ealde, who may have been the grandfather of King Edward the Martyr. Sometime between 932 and 956 he exchanged Hatfield for land in Devon with Eathelstan Half-King, who then gave it to his sons. King Edgar seized the land when he became king on 959, claiming that Ordmaer and Ealde had bequeathed it to him, but Aethelstan's sons recovered it after Edgar died. Hatfield is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as the property of the Abbey of Ely, and unusually the original census data that compilers of Domesday used survives. No other records remain until 1226, when Henry III granted the Bishops of Ely rights to an annual four-day fair and a weekly market. The town was then called Bishop's Hatfield. Today, there is a girl's school on Bishops Rise that still bears the name.
Hatfield House is the historical seat of the Cecil family, namely the Marquises of Salisbury. Elizabeth Tudor was confined at Hatfield for three years in what is now known as The Old Palace in the sprawling Hatfield Park. Legend has it that she learnt here of her accession as queen in 1558 while sitting under an oak tree in the Park, following the death of her half sister Mary. She held her first Council in the Great Hall of the Old Palace of Hatfield. In 1851 the route of the Great North Road was altered to avoid cutting through the grounds of Hatfield House.
The noble residents of Hatfield House have a private crypt just outside the gates of Hatfield House in St Etheldreda's Church in what is known as Old Hatfield.
Hatfield itself grew up around the gates of Hatfield House. Old Hatfield retains many historic buildings, notably the Old Palace, although it is only the frontage that survives to this day, St Etheldreda's Church and the more recent Jacobean Hatfield House. The Old Palace was built by the Bishop of Ely, Cardinal Morton, in 1497, during the reign of Henry VII, and the only surviving wing is still used today for Elizabethan-style banquets.
St Etheldreda's Church was founded by the monks from Ely, and the first wooden church, built in 1285, was probably sited where the existing building stands overlooking the old town.
The church of St Etheldreda, well situated towards the top of the hill, contains an Early English round arch with dog-tooth moulding, but for the rest is Decorated and Perpendicular and largely restored. The chapel north of the chancel is known as the Salisbury chapel and was erected by Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury, who was buried here. It is in a combination of classic and Gothic styles. In a private portion of the churchyard is buried, among others of the family, Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury.
There is a story that there is a very long tunnel that connects the old rectory in Hatfield to St Etheldreda's church. This tunnel was allegedly built during the reformation so that persecuted clergy could evade King Henry VIII's enforcers, although the validity of this claim is disputed by many historians. When one considers the distance between the two buildings, it would have been an amazing piece of engineering at the time if it were to be true.
In 1930 the de Havilland airfield and aircraft factory was opened at Hatfield and by 1949 it had become the largest employer in the town, with almost 4,000 staff. It was taken over by Hawker Siddeley in 1960 and merged into British Aerospace in 1978. In the 1930s it produced a range of small biplanes. During the Second World War it produced the Mosquito fighter bomber and developed the Vampire, the second British production jet aircraft after the Gloster Meteor. After the war, facilities were expanded and it developed the Comet airliner, which was the world's first production jet liner, the Trident airliner, and an early bizjet, the DH125.
Sadly, British Aerospace closed the Hatfield site in 1993 having moved the BAe 146 production line to Woodford Aerodrome. The land was used as a film set for Steven Spielberg's movie Saving Private Ryan and most of the BBC/HBO television drama Band of Brothers. It was later developed for housing, higher education, commerce and retail.
The original executive offices of the Hatfield aerospace aviation division have now been converted into the sub-divisional headquarters of Hertfordshire Constabulary, in the form of Hatfield police station. Hatfield is one of only two Hertfordshire police stations that have a dedicated custody suite, the other being located at Stevenage. There is a small, yet educational aviation museum in a vault underneath Hatfield police station that can be booked for visits. There are also reports that Hatfield police station is haunted, with many police personnel reporting ghostly goings on at the building.
Today, Hatfield's aviation history is remembered by the names of certain local streets and pubs. Comet Way, Mosquito Way, The Runway, The Airfield, and Dragon Road are just a few, with The Comet Hotel built in the 1930s. The Hilltop public house changed its name to the Harrier, but it was actually named after the Harrier bird, not the aircraft, hence the pub sign showing the bird. Another name change has occurred, and the pub is now called the Hatfield Tap. The de Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre, at Salisbury Hall in nearby London Colney, preserves and displays many historic de Havilland aeroplanes and related archives.
The Hatfield Polytechnic became the University of Hertfordshire a number of years ago. As a direct result, Hatfield has become a student town with many properties being rented out to students from home or overseas.
Splashbacks of Distinction have been fitting glass splashbacks and worktop covers for many years now and we have started working for a number of landlords in the Hatfield area who rent their properties out to students. One landlord recently told us that he had replaced several worktops and tile splashbacks in his properties as the student tenants rarely cleaned them and they had become very grubby and stained. Since replacing these with glass splashbacks and worktops, he has had no further problems with cleaning up after his tenants move on after their graduation. It's not that students are dirtier than other people he said, but they just don't seem to have the time to clean as much as others do. After all, any spare time is spent studying or relaxing at the forum or the Elephant House bars. Although the days of famous bands like the police and Fleetwood Mac no longer perform at the Hatfield campus, these leisure facilities remain just as popular with the students.
Splashbacks of Distinction already work for a number of letting agents and landlords in the Hatfield area. Call us to discuss you exact glass splashback or other glass requirements.
Splashbacks of Distinction ensure that only the finest quality toughened glass is used in all our products. We guarantee all of our work and are fully insured. We employ only trained and certified engineers. Splashbacks of Distinction never leave your property without ensuring you are totally satisfied with your beautiful new glass splashback, baluster, shelving or shower enclosure.
If you would like to know more or are interested in a quote we would be happy to help. Phone us on 01920 830 084, email us at enquiries@splashbacksofdistinction.co.uk or fill in our enquiry form and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
Showroom: Unit 11, Broomhall Farm, Watton At Stone, Hertford SG14 2RN
Splashbacks of Distinction is the trading name of RDC Glass Ltd