POLL: Matt or glossy kitchen?

Comments (377)

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Husker Limited
Watermarks!
16 November, 2016
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A BEAUTIFUL PLACE .es
Matt makes space more calm and natural and it's easier to keep clean.
16 November, 2016
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Matt Antrobus Design
Coming from my clients perspective, matt seems to win over gloss at the moment.
18 November, 2016last modified: 18 November, 2016
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DAP Construction

Matt Emulsion Walls Main Rooms. Vinyl Silk Kitchens. Feature walls Hang some decorative wall paper or stick old oak flooring to a main feature wall as we done on a job in oxshott surrey.
22 November, 2016
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AC Architecture
Matt is definitely my personal preference, i feel gloss can make your kitchen look dated.
22 November, 2016
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Specialist Ceramics Ltd
I prefer glossy , I think it looks more modern.
22 November, 2016
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pb bespoke kitchens
I prefer a matt (eggshell finish) preferably hand painted as opposed to spraying
22 November, 2016
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Classic Kitchens Direct
We go matt all the way, less fingerprints visible
8 December, 2016
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Parker Developments
Here is an example of one of our matt kitchens that we have installed, offset by a glossy floor and worktop. We think this looks sleek, modern, and is easy to keep clean!

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8 December, 2016
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We think that glossy kitchens bring in more light!
8 December, 2016
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Nohbec
We find our clients really love matt kitchens.
8 December, 2016
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Naylor and Fay
We have found our clients love matt finishes.
8 December, 2016
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Country Image
Matt finishes tend to be more practical, and they look so good.
8 December, 2016
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Metal Monkey Designs
Our clients love the sleek look that gloss provides!
8 December, 2016
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Sacha Barnes Limited
Matt is easier on the eye.
8 December, 2016
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pb bespoke kitchens
This bespoke high gloss kitchen was manufactured and installed by pb bespoke kitchens for a large house in Battersea about 8 years ago. Since then our clients have opted for hand painted matt or mid sheen finishes.
8 December, 2016
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Crescent Architects Ltd
Prefer matt in dark colours
9 December, 2016
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Starfish Interiors Ltd
Really depends on the client/age/style of house, durability and longevity style wise? Matt absolutely! if you want high def faddish now style, for the throwaway consumer? gloss all the way!
9 December, 2016
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Daia
Glossy is easy to clean but matt seems to be the going trend at the moment and still very easy to clean using a microfibre cloth
12 December, 2016
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Hawkespur Ltd
We find that our clients prefer matte kitchens in modern homes.
12 December, 2016
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Grange Kitchens
I think it will reflect more light in to you room.
13 December, 2016
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Adornas Kitchens & Interiors
We love matt kitchens! Easy to keep clean, but also luxurious!
13 December, 2016
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Making the World Beautiful
We prefer matt style
13 December, 2016
Dan Jones
We find matt kitchens look great!
14 December, 2016
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Blax German Kitchens
Luxurious and modern homes look great with Matt kitchens, definately something for the professional person...
14 December, 2016
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Point 5 Kitchens Ltd
Definitely glossy
14 December, 2016
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Mobalpa Ealing
why not have a contrast - be unique!
14 December, 2016
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Nadia Antiques and Reproduction Furniture
We love Glossy kitchens!
14 December, 2016
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Le Lay Architects
Matt kitchens
14 December, 2016
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1st Choice Decorators
matt looks a lot better
14 December, 2016
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Express Marbles & Granite LTD
I must say am definitely a gloss fun.
15 December, 2016
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County Interiors
Depending on the size of the room, gloss will give a more spacious appearance from reflections in a small room but matt works very well in for large empty rooms.
15 December, 2016last modified: 15 December, 2016
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Redwood Joinery Limited
Just bought a Victorian House. Matt is definitely more in character with the building for me!
16 December, 2016
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Oasys Property Solutions
I prefer matt, but then perhaps am biased having just had a matt black and white kitchen installed. To me, there are already enough reflective surfaces in the kitchen in the form of ovens, hobs etc that the matt provides a nice contrast. Perhaps we took it to the extreme with a matt glass splashback and tap!

96HR Extensions, remodelling & refurbishment · More Info
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16 December, 2016
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ARCHIAN
Our clients prefer glossy kitchens because they go well with the lightings and the space.
20 December, 2016
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Jerome Walden Cabinet Makers
We think matt finishes work nicely .
12 January, 2017
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Lifestyle Designs NE Ltd
Matt is Definitely on trend at the minute.
12 January, 2017
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Any Old Lights Ltd
Matt every time - oozes contemporary and will never date.
12 January, 2017
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Sheraton Interiors
I vote Matt!
16 January, 2017
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Peter Hince
Matt all day but in durable paint!
17 January, 2017
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Red Leaf Kitchens & Interiors
Why note try a bit of both, one of our new kitchen displays in our showroom have matt wall units and high gloss floor units, and some colour added in with a glass splash back
24 January, 2017
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Kitchen Care Stafford
Matt for us, so much more practical for everyday use.
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26 January, 2017
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Ashwood Artisan
I prefer matt as it doesn't show all the finger marks
26 January, 2017last modified: 26 January, 2017
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Your Hubb
Gloss. Easy to keep clean and looks great. Definately helps in smaller kitchens so the light bounces off to make the room feel bigger and brighter.
26 January, 2017
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Wood Works Brighton
Matt is a much easier finish to keep clean .
26 January, 2017
brendan_p_donegan
I find the comments here very interesting and useful. We had our kitchen custom made twelve years ago.

We chose spraying in low sheen 25%. The kitchen was fitted "raw" and then removed to the spray shop. The finish has proved so durable and easy to clean that it is only now going to have a colour change.

Twelve years of the same (F&B) colour sounds so boring but the time has flown. The rest of the room including ceiling has been repainted every three years or four years.

So now, I am awaiting samples of Brassica and Pelt either being the potential solution for the island and either Dove Tail or Manor House for the cabinets

I may send the doors and draw fronts away for spraying and use aerosol paint (available in F&B colours) for the framing and any visible side panels plus the island.

Any thoughts please on these potential choices.

Blimey! What a long post and my first here at that.

Thank you
15 May, 2017
brendan_p_donegan
P.S. Has the Grey Ship sailed?
15 May, 2017
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DN DESIGN
Glossy all the way for me. Perfect for bouncing light around the room and I find the sheen adds texture and dimension in the room. Our kitchen is very busy with two small children running around and we have no trouble with the doors, even covered in little finger and handprints. Eggshell is also a great choice if you are in neutral territory with these choice - Brendan, the F&B is a wonderful choice, very durable and long lasting as you know. Don't worry, the grey ship hasn't sailed yet - I don't think it will for quite some time yet! Brassica is a beautiful shade, but will be quite grey and powerful - perhaps team with a lighter, brighter colour or a bold colourful shade. Little Greene also have some wonderful colours. Hope this helps!
15 May, 2017
brendan_p_donegan
Thank you for that Danielle - very helpful.

The eventual colour choice, if I go for respraying, will be F&B because the sprayers and aerosol suppliers (the latter for DIY) do not make up Little Greene colours, if however I decide on hand painting, the choice of manufacturer would widen to include LG.
15 May, 2017
janyeo33
Well i came on here confused as to what to have for my new kitchen and am leaving more confused than ever..I still love a modern matt shaker but my husband thinks it looks old fashioned now and prefers 'shiny' "We have been trying to make up our mind so long, i think moving might be the answer"I ant it too look fabulous but also not plasticy looking. Please some of you itchen companies, tell me what you find looks best and whether a tiled or laminate or wood floor now complete the look more at this time. Also i am thinking of Silestone Quartz tops does anyone feel they would not recommend those having had them? Help will be appreciated.

xx
13 July, 2018

United Kingdom

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