In countless modern designed kitchens and also in exclusive designer kitchens, kitchen fronts with an elegant high gloss are enjoying increasing popularity. The exquisite look and the reflections in the glossy surfaces that change depending on the incidence of light set very special accents that make high-gloss kitchens a real highlight of modern living culture. In the following, we would like to inform you about the most important facts and some special features relating to the high-gloss kitchen trend.
Unlimited variety in the high-gloss kitchen
The decision for a high-gloss kitchen is usually based on the unusual look. High gloss has a modern look and makes full use of its unique aesthetics, especially in handleless kitchen variants. This is because the impression of a consistently uniform glossy surface is created here. Extraordinary effects can be achieved in combination with the floor and worktop, for example when the structure of a stone worktop is reflected in the shiny kitchen front.
In addition, high-gloss fronts can also be used very well with other materials. A high-gloss kitchen in combination with stainless steel and stone looks simple and extremely elegant, while in combination with wood it looks both modern and comfortable. There are no limits to your imagination when it comes to the mix of materials or the choice of colour. Because almost every conceivable color is possible, especially with a high-gloss kitchen made of lacquer, so you can design your kitchen individually. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a white high-gloss kitchen, a black high-gloss kitchen or a color combination: almost every color can be made in high-gloss. However, dark kitchens are just beginning to overtake classic white.
The pros and cons of the high gloss kitchen
One of the advantages is that the shiny material makes small rooms appear larger, especially if the kitchen is white. It is therefore advisable, especially in small kitchens, to use a high-gloss kitchen. A high-gloss kitchen also brings elegance to every apartment, even if it is “only” a small kitchenette or a kitchen block. In addition to the advantages, high-gloss kitchens unfortunately also have one or two disadvantages. Above all, it is important to know that damage, once it has occurred, can quickly impair the appearance of the kitchen. Ugly scratches can hardly be removed or only with great effort. Some surfaces may also require special cleaning utensils, which are often not cheap. In addition, traces of everyday use, such as fingerprints, can be seen much more quickly on a high-gloss finish than on other surfaces. In general, however, high-gloss fronts are relatively easy to clean and maintain thanks to modern coatings.
