Design features of a glossy kitchen

Pros and cons

Glossy kitchens have a ton of advantages:

• Reflect light: visually enlarge the space and are suitable for small spaces.
• Easy to clean: unlike matte surface, there are no pores on the glossy surface that absorb dirt and dust.
• They provide a large selection of shades: glossy facades are made of film, which can be of almost any color.

Kitchen sets have and limitations:

• They get dirty quickly: this is especially true for dark shades, on which smudges and prints are visible.
• Easy to scratch: it is almost impossible to fix the defect.
• They require a special approach: no abrasive and aggressive products, only soft rags and sponges.

After evaluating the pros and cons of a glossy kitchen, you can move on to choosing a color and material.

What is important to know about glossy facade materials?

A glossy surface is achieved in three ways.

Postforming

The plastic is heated in a special machine and glued to the facade under high pressure: this technology makes it possible to achieve a tight adhesion not only on smooth, but also on milled facades. The film formed on the surface is not afraid of cleaning with chemical detergents, but it is susceptible to mechanical damage - scratches.

Pictured is a bright glossy kitchen

Pvc

A thin material that resembles plastic in appearance. However, unlike postforming, the film holds much worse and can begin to flake off when water gets in. In addition, it often burns out and does not tolerate care chemicals. But a glossy kitchen will cost less.

Paint + varnish

The main advantage over the first methods is the ability to correct defects. But at the same time, you need to be prepared for chips on the varnish from impacts and other influences. The most expensive option. If you have made a choice between glossy or matte in favor of the former, we suggest deciding on the color of the kitchen set.

How does it look in different colors?

We have already mentioned that thanks to the use of film, plastic or varnish, glossy facades can be of any color. Let's consider the options.

• White... Oddly enough, one of the most practical tones that can be used in gloss. White furniture in combination with reflective surfaces perfectly enlarges the room, gives it lightness and airiness. FROM wooden countertop looks classic, with black - contrasting.
• Beige... The warm colors are ideal for rooms with northern windows that lack sunlight. Beige is slightly darker than white, but still light: therefore it retains all the advantages of the former. The interior of the kitchen in this color scheme looks very cozy.

In the photo, an example of combining shades

• Grey... A low gloss kitchen set in this cool tone is somewhat reminiscent of steel or chrome and looks great in high-tech or minimalism.
• The black... The most impractical (in relation to glossy facades for the kitchen), but a very effective way to transform the space.Unlike roughened coatings, light reflection will not reduce space and look heavy. Combined options, when the lower tier is black, and the upper tier is white, yellow, green, red, etc., also take place.

What styles are best to use?

The design of a glossy kitchen depends primarily on the overall chosen style. It should immediately be noted in which styles the glossy facades in the interior will be irrelevant:

• Classical... In its most direct sense, it requires painted facades with milling and other decorations.
• Provence... And other village directions (country, challe). Even in the interpretation in the apartment, it is better to give preference to paint or satin film.
• English... Traditional styles with a hint of history do not involve plastic in the design.

In the photo, a combination of gloss with brick walls

But in modern implementations, glossy kitchens do not just have a place to be, but look quite harmonious.

High tech

The advanced design relies on a combination of plastic, glass and metal. And it literally requires a glossy kitchen. Behind the appearance, do not forget about the main principle - functionality and the use of technology. Headsets do embedded, the facades are solid and equipped with special fittings that allow them to be used without handles.

Scandinavian

Although MDF painted white or gray is considered the standard, light-colored film or plastic will still work. The main thing is to complement the design of a glossy kitchen with a wooden countertop and a suitable, cozy decor.

Loft

Oddly enough, gloss fits the industrial style no worse than other textures. The only caveat is that the facades are chosen dark, and they cannot be called practical. But there is a trade-off: the gray scale, combined with brick walls, metal and other style attributes, looks impressive and does not get so dirty.

Modern

A great alternative to add gloss to the classics. Assumes the use of basic, neutral shades, minimalistic design. A combination of dark and light is acceptable.

Care advice

There are no difficulties in cleaning glossy kitchens, the main rule is to refuse to use aggressive chemicals, abrasives and hard sponges.

Microfiber works best: removes dirt, leaves no residue or lint. To get rid of the magnetic effect, wipe the surface with a furniture antistatic agent. It will also help get rid of small traces that have formed during use.

Advice! It is easier to wipe the kitchen regularly, for example every time after cooking: this way the facades will always be fresh.

With a greasy bloom Fairy or other dishwashing detergent will do the job: its foam does not corrode the surface, while it degreases.

Important! Alcoholic liquids such as window cleaners can ruin the glossy finish and make it cloudy. Therefore, test the new product on an inconspicuous area before use.

In the photo, black furniture for the kitchen

Design options

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It is not necessary to use the same facades in the entire kitchen interior. The combination will make the headset more interesting and add charm to it. What are glossy doors combined with:

• With a gloss of a different shade. Light with dark, dark with bright, etc.
• With matt fronts. For example, the bottom is matte boxes, the top is gloss.
• With metal. For practicality, make 2-3 doors in the cooking area metal.
• With a tree. It can also be glossy or regular - the combination of texture with a monochromatic coating looks impressive.

In the photo, a combination of white gloss with wood

Photo gallery

Strengths and weaknesses of gloss, features of choice have already been considered. It remains to look at the photo in the gallery and find your ideal glossy kitchen.