Are black kitchens becoming the new grey?
Over the last 5 years, the big trend in kitchens has been for grey kitchens. Whether it be light grey, mid grey or dark grey kitchens, The demand for grey has exploded. However, are things about to turn full circle & are black kitchens about to become the new grey?
Recently, clients have began asking more & more for black, usually black matt kitchens.
In fact, it seems that many of the big kitchen brands are also starting to notice this growing trend with more & more of them starting to re-introduce black kitchens into their ranges.
Black matt lacquered kitchens lead the way
It’s important to remember that just like cars, kitchens vary greatly in terms of quality. Kitchen doors are made from different materials & the amount you pay, will largely determine the material of door you get. The cheapest material is a laminate door, The most expensive material is glass. However, by far the most popular choice of black kitchens are the painted/lacquered type. These have a silky smooth, near flawless finish. Price wise, they cost around 15-20% more than a laminate door, however they have a far superior finish to a laminate door.
Below are some black kitchens that have been recently launched.
Are there any disadvantages of buying black?
Fingermarks
The biggest downside of black is fingermarks. Unfortunately black shows every fingermark.
The room needs to be very bright
The other disadvantage with black kitchens is they can make the room look dark if their isn’t enough natural light.
Will they be in fashion in 5 years?
Black may be growing in popularity now & may stay popular for several more years to come, however, there’s no guarantee they will always be popular. So, if you want something that definitely won’t date, you may be better off choosing a more timeless colour such as white.
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