Should you buy a metallic lacquer kitchen?
If you’re looking for an eye-catching new kitchen, you might be considering going for the metallic look. There are various ways of getting this look, including a metallic lacquer kitchen, but is this really a good choice?
Should you buy a metallic lacquer kitchen?
Reasons to buy a metallic lacquer kitchen:
The wow factor
There’s one very simple argument in favour of buying a metallic lacquer kitchen — the wow factor. Any metallic kitchen is going to look stunning, and it really makes a statement about you.
Imagine the effect those shimmering metallic surfaces will have on every friend or family member who sees it. Metallic kitchens are very much on-trend at the moment, and having one should impress everyone who sees it, including yourself.
Reasons not to buy a metallic lacquer kitchen:
Cost
Compared with other types of metallic kitchens, metallic lacquer is very expensive. It typically costs more than twice the price of a metallic laminate or metallic lacquered laminate kitchen and about 25% more than a metallic Fenix kitchen.
Durability
A metallic lacquer kitchen also scores poorly on durability. It’s far more delicate than other types of metallic kitchen and like all other types of lacquered kitchens, is susceptible to chipping.
Chipping usually occurs on the edges of the door. The reality is that accidents can happen in a kitchen, especially if you have young children.
So, if you are going to have a metallic lacquered kitchen, it may be wise to have the metallic doors on the wall units only, and go for a more durable finish on the rest of the units.
Availability
Even if money’s no object and you’re confident you can avoid accidents, it’s not easy to find a metallic lacquer kitchen. Very few brands offer them, which means that you’ll have a long search to track down what you’re looking for.
It also means that you won’t have much choice between different models.
Could go out of fashion
We’ve already said that metallic kitchens are very much on-trend at the moment — but this isn’t necessarily an advantage. Kitchen trends often only last a few years, and it’s likely your metallic lacquer kitchen may soon start looking dated. That means you’ll be paying a high price for a kitchen that isn’t future proofed. If you’re concerned about your kitchen not becoming dated, maybe you might be better off going for something more timeless.
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