One of the biggest style elements of any new, designer kitchen will be its finish. A kitchen’s finish can make a huge impact on the overall style and feel of a kitchen, which is why we’re often asked which is better – gloss or matt? While we can’t say that we think one is better than the other, there are advantages and disadvantages of each. If you don’t have an instant preference for gloss or matt, why not consider what each one has to offer and think about your own requirements?
A high gloss finish leaves you with a sleek, attractive kitchen that looks stylish and up-to-date. Furthermore, gloss is available in a number of different materials and colours, allowing you to further personalise and tailor your look.
One of the main reasons why people opt for gloss is its light-reflective quality. Light reflects off gloss surfaces, helping make a room feel brighter and larger. For this reason, it’s a great choice for smaller kitchens too. While all coloured gloss will have this effect, a white gloss finish will boast the best in reflective qualities. Darker coloured gloss also has the tendency to show imperfections more easily too.
If you’re looking for high gloss kitchen inspiration, take a look at this fantastic high gloss family kitchen case study, which features a monochrome high gloss design.
Looking after your high gloss kitchen is easy. Even though high-gloss does tend to show up marks and smudges, cupboard surfaces can be easily cleaned with a microfibre non-scratch cloth. While the problem of fingerprints is easily solved, it may not be the best finish if you’ve got young children.
Matt finishes have become more and more popular over recent years and are a relatively new trend. Unlike the shiny surface of high gloss, which reflects light, matt boasts a flat surface that absorbs light rather than reflecting it. However, this doesn’t mean your kitchen will look dull – especially if you opt for lighter, brighter colours.
One of the perks of matt is its professional feel and look of understated elegance. Matt finishes are smooth and feature even colour that looks solid from every angle. For some, this block colour look is more appealing to the eye than a reflective surface, which doesn’t usually look so smooth. The bold appearance of a matt finish can also help you to create a more dramatic look
If you’re looking for matt kitchen inspiration, take a look at this matt finish Hacker German kitchen case study, which features stunning units in light grey,
A matt finish will be durable and scratch resistant – especially when buying from a reputable kitchen design company like Kitchen Design Centre. Unlike gloss surfaces, imperfections and fingerprints won’t show up either, meaning matt looks cleaner for longer. Like high gloss kitchens, a matt surface is easily cleaned too – and boasts the added benefit of being easier to maintain in the longer term.
For more information on our matt and high gloss kitchens, pop into your nearest Kitchen Design Centre showroom today.
Slow morning are made for enjoying your kitchen.
Featuring dinnerware from housing units located next door to our Failsworth showroom.
We have five showrooms across the North West conveniently located in Barrowford, Blackburn, Failsworth – Manchester, Urmston – Manchester, and Woolton, Liverpool. We take great pride in each one as an opportunity for you – our customers – to experience just a flavour of the work we can accomplish.
Why not Book A Free Appointment with one of our award-winning designers? It’s just a no-obligation chat that focuses on you, and your desires for your dream kitchen.
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A SLEEK, CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN WITH A T-SHAPED ISLAND
When a client decided to replace the kitchen in his Ribble Valley home, he approached Kitchen Design Centre and Blackburn Showroom Manager Will Hustler after a recommendation from his business partner.
“I’m delighted with the look of the kitchen but also how functional it is. Will really thought about how the kitchen would work from a cooking perspective.”
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SPRING SALE
We have some blooming good deals!
Sunny days are here again, and that means there’s a bright future in store for your dream kitchen!
There’s no better time to enjoy these amazing offers: you can Buy Now and Pay in 2025, as well as take your pick between Free Fitting (worth up to £1000), or a Free Quooker Flex Chrome Tap, worth £1250! It’s all exactly what you need to kickstart your project, and bring every inch of your vision to life – making it unquestionably the heart of your home.
The clock is ticking though, so don’t wait too long to take advantage!
Book A Free Design Appointment with one of our award-winning designers today, and let us bring your dream kitchen to life.
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What a transformation by Simon at our Barrowford showroom. SWIPE for the before and after.
Our client chose the lovely (finger print proof)matt Umbra and black velvet oak doors with striking Calacatta quartz worktops. The Umbra was chosen to coordinate with their existing dining set.
Simon from our Barrowford showroom ran the project with Graham from GCL Developments @gcldevelopments. All fitted while the customer were on holiday for a month.
Matching utility with wash basket storage, maximum floor to ceiling units and dog wash sink. The design was to open up the space and make all the rooms work as one family space, with defined areas/zones.
Why not Book A Free Appointment with one of our award-winning designers? It’s just a no-obligation chat that focuses on you, and your desires for your dream kitchen.
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Happy Easter Everyone from the Kitchen Design Centre team🐣x
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