Who is it suitable for?
A glossy kitchen is suitable for those who do not find it difficult to tidy it up often, carefully wash the facades, without using abrasive cleaning products. The corner design is convenient for tight spaces where you need to make the most of every corner. The product is perfect for zoning a combined room.
The corner design will help increase the area of free space.
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Stains from gloss are more difficult to wipe off
Please note: for a detailed comparison of such materials, read this review.
In any case, we recommend not to use abrasive powders (even soda), as well as aggressive household chemicals. Regular window cleaner will be sufficient.
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Pros, cons
The main positive qualities of the design are:
- the possibility of maximum compliance with the rule of the “working triangle – stove-refrigerator-sink;
- this furniture option has a high capacity;
- convenient placement of doors and fittings, does not clutter up the space;
- If desired, an L-shaped set can easily be used to zone a large space, dividing it into a kitchen and a dining room.
The corner kitchen has a large capacity.
There are also disadvantages:
- the design takes up more space than the direct version;
- not suitable for extremely narrow kitchens;
- it is problematic to fit into a room with a complex configuration.
A corner kitchen cannot be installed in kitchens with an asymmetrical area.
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Fingerprints visible
You are not going to “paw” the entire set (especially the upper sections)? Yes, it's a different matter if there are children. In this case, the lower section will be covered in prints and other traces of children's amateur activities.
But the smallest one is on a textured gloss: with an imitation of the texture of wood or stone chips, inclusions of mother-of-pearl or sparkles, patterns or photo printing.
Glossy, matte facades
Kitchens with a façade in the “white gloss” style are optimal for very cramped, dimly lit spaces, while dark matte ones are ideal for spacious rooms with a lot of daylight or artificial light. The structure is most often made of MDF, a relatively inexpensive material, less often - of natural wood, coated with several layers of transparent varnish.
Corner kitchen with a glossy matte facade.
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Looks better than mat
One thing must be glossy, otherwise it will be, relatively speaking, a mirrored room, where visually everything is in a heap.
This is every interior designer's worst nightmare.
And another factor in favor of gloss is that they are better suited for small kitchens. Their reflective surface gives a small but still positive visual effect.
This is especially true in very small areas, for example, kitchens of 4 sq.m.
Types of layout
The layout of the kitchenette depends on the available space. Unlike linear options, all corner ones use at least one corner of the room.
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L-shaped kitchen
The L-shaped set is easy to fit even in the smallest kitchen. Here the arrangement of the working triangle - refrigerator-sink-stove - is optimally thought out.
The L-shaped set is easy to install in a small kitchen.
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With a peninsula
This design is best suited for zoning large spaces - on one side there will be a cooking area, and on the other, a dining area.
A kitchen with a peninsula is suitable for apartments and studios.
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With an island
Island kitchen elements make sense if the area of the room is large enough. This option is suitable for spacious combined spaces, and if a mobile table on wheels is placed in the center - for any.
A kitchen with an island is suitable for a spacious area.
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Corner kitchens with bar counter
The bar counter is the most convenient place for eating and drinking, especially if guests come. In a very miniature kitchen, the ledge replaces a full-fledged dining table.
Glossy corner kitchen with breakfast bar.
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Variety of colors, decor and effects in glossy kitchens
The advantage of glossy kitchens is the variety of decor, effects and colors of facades. Keep in mind that the lighter the facades, the more light they reflect. A white glossy kitchen will fit perfectly into a small room. It will expand the space and fill it with light. If you like styles such as pop art, retro, boho chic and quadrature allows, choose a bright, rich color or a combination of several. Gloss will give it even more juiciness. The color of the future headset can be chosen in the RAL palette.
The Biograph Kitchens factory can apply additional effects when producing high-gloss kitchens:
- chameleon effect;
- metallic;
- pearl;
- nacre.
| Chameleon effect | Pearl | Metallic |
Matching Styles
Corner designs are suitable for most interiors - most manufacturers have a very wide range of them. For most non-standard interior styles, kitchens are made to order in specialized factories.
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High tech
The structure is decorated with metal, painted in steel colors, and has only built-in elements.
If you love free space, then the design in the High Tech style is what you need.
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Minimalism
Minimalist solutions imply the absence of decor, a completely monochromatic headset solution.
Corner kitchen in minimalist style.
Modern
The decor here is relatively voluminous, there is an intricate texture, winding compositions in the design.
A modern kitchen is an excellent solution in modern design.
Caring for a glossy kitchen
A corner kitchen in white gloss is a beautiful kitchen design option, but requires constant careful maintenance. It is prohibited to treat it with cleaning agents or hard sponges - the surface will be severely scratched, losing its shine. It is permissible to use only liquid detergents and soft microfiber cloths.
The glossy surface cannot be cleaned with aggressive cleaning agents.
Decorative elements
The kitchen set is decorated in various ways:
- for wood, any volumetric carving is suitable, including bas-reliefs;
- if there are glazed cabinets, it is permissible to use colored stained glass;
- stickers and self-adhesive films are suitable for certain interior styles.
Decorating a corner kitchen.
“We love it or we don’t love it” - advantages and disadvantages
The first thing you should love about glossy facades is, of course, their appearance. In the photo below you will notice how the seemingly ordinary white and brown color takes on sophistication. There is nothing superfluous in this interior, and the design is made in a classic style.
The second advantage of gloss is its ability to visually expand space. Such kitchen sets should be chosen first of all by those who have a very small kitchen. And what’s most interesting is that even a dark color will look harmonious. But this is not all the advantages of glossy facades.
- The mirror effect allows the room to change its geometry. The narrow kitchen becomes wider, the low ceilings “rise” a little. By the way, corner sets will look like a single whole, and an irregularly shaped room will acquire proportionality.
- The coating is resistant to fading and abrasion. Also, gloss can withstand minor mechanical damage. Over time, the color of the facades will not lose its shine.
- Dirt and grease stains do not linger on such facades. Everything is easy to wash and clean.
Another advantage of gloss lies in its versatility in terms of design. Whatever color you choose, it will look good in the interior and combine with standard shades - beige, cream, brown. The following photos show selected facades that complement the kitchen design. Rich red goes well with white, and brilliant blue goes with beige.
Now let's look at the disadvantages. The first and most significant thing that all consumer reviews talk about is the requirement for care. The fact is that glossy kitchen sets have one weakness - they always leave stains from water, drops, grease and the touch of hands. To keep the facades clean, they will need to be thoroughly wiped and this should be done daily. Also, facades do not tolerate mechanical damage well - any scratch will cause the entire cabinet to be replaced. Especially when it comes to models with photo printing or drawings. The entire façade or set will have to be replaced.
