All about glossy kitchens - 9 things a buyer needs to know

Pros and cons

Glossy kitchens have many advantages:

• Reflect light: visually increase space and are suitable for small spaces.
• Easy to clean: unlike a matte surface, a glossy surface does not have pores that absorb dirt and dust.
• They provide a large selection of shades: glossy facades are made from film, which can be of almost any color.

Kitchen sets also have disadvantages:

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

Having assessed the pros and cons of a glossy kitchen, you can move on to choosing colors and materials.

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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, giving it lightness and airiness. With a wooden tabletop it looks classic, with a black one it looks contrasting.
• Beige. 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 first. The kitchen interior in this color scheme looks very cozy.

The photo shows an example of combining shades

• Grey. A low, glossy kitchen set in this cool tone is somewhat reminiscent of steel or chrome and looks great in high-tech or minimalist design styles.
• Black. The most impractical (relative to glossy kitchen facades), but a very effective way to transform the space. Unlike rough surfaces, reflecting light will prevent the space from shrinking and looking heavy. Combined options, when the lower tier is black and the upper tier is white, yellow, green, red, etc., also have a place.

Rules of care

Considering that reviews from owners of shiny kitchens talk about the difficulties in caring for facades, let's figure out what can be used to wash the set and what absolutely cannot be used.

So, furniture care should be daily, ideally after each cooking process.

You need to wipe not only the front part, but also the area near the handles and side edges. This is necessary to ensure that moisture does not get inside and the film does not come off over time.

• Care should be carried out with a soft cloth. You need to forget about hard brushes and powders. They will scratch the surface.
• To remove grease from the handle area and side edges, use dishwashing detergent or regular liquid soap.
• With a damp microfiber cloth you can wipe the surface of the facades using glass liquid. The liquid must not contain ammonia.
• Do not rub the facades, edges and handle areas with products that contain alcohol, nitroglycerin, or acetone.

Also, do not try to add shine to the set and rub it with polish or special wax. You risk ruining the appearance of bright cabinets.

Features of lighting in a matte kitchen

The surface of matte furniture does not reflect light, but scatters it. Therefore, with a lack of natural light and in small kitchens, interiors in dark colors look gloomy and heavy.

Artificial light improves the situation a little, but you should not hope for a warm and cozy atmosphere - for this it is better to choose light matte facades.

If the kitchen window faces the sunny side, then the matte facades are well lit, and the room does not look gloomy. In addition, there will be no glare from the sun in the kitchen, and the color of the facade will not be distorted.

In a kitchen with matte facades, powerful lighting should be provided in the main areas.

1. Above the dining table is a chandelier with one or several bright bulbs.
2. In the cooking area there are powerful lamps on the ceiling plus LED backlighting for the apron. Another option is a glass apron illuminated from the inside.

If necessary, cabinet lighting can be added using LED strips or additional lights on the ceiling. The kitchen will be visually more spacious if it has enough light sources.

Matte facades: what are they made of?

Matte kitchen is the result of the use of modern materials and processing technologies. The basis for the facades is chipboard and MDF.

Chipboards are used in the production of cheap furniture - they emit harmful substances and do not last long.

MDF is a compressed wood fiber that is produced without the use of glue.

After production, various coatings are applied to the slabs. The range of materials for a matte facade is wide - from plastic to natural wood.

Plastic

In this case, MDF panels are covered with a layer of polyvinyl chloride. This material is resistant to deformation, exposure to sunlight and moderate temperature loads.

It has disadvantages - the plastic deteriorates from mechanical damage and comes off in places where it is heated. If the plastic coating is cracked, it will have to be completely replaced. Service life is short.

Acrylic

Acrylic matte coating is a sheet of polymethacrylate glued to an MDF panel. Acrylic is durable, heat-resistant, does not attract dust and debris, and is resistant to moisture and mold. The matte texture is created by spraying. Service life is up to 10 years.

Film

Film facade is the most cost-effective solution. In this case, a special film with an imitation of a matte texture is glued to the MDF facades. PVC film has no edges and is suitable for application to facades of any configuration - flat and milled.

Types of cornices

There are such types of cornices as:

• fabric, provided directly on the curtains;
• wooden ones should be in harmony with the kitchen environment;
• Plastic or natural stone curtain rods for kitchens can be molded or embossed.

In addition to the window, the cornice is used for fittings, covering the upper part of the structure.

A cornice made from natural solid wood should be modest, since its task is to emphasize the visual appeal of curtains or furniture.

Arranging a cornice at the top of the kitchen space is a fairly simple matter that does not require any special skills.

For the strength of the ceiling cornice in the kitchen, it is important to use only previously unused fasteners, fasten the product efficiently, and also check the good result of the work done.

Remember, the larger and heavier the cornice, the more securely the fasteners will be needed. In construction stores, as well as shopping malls, you can buy everything you need for installation work, familiarizing yourself with a variety of product samples.