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Large Lounge Dilemma

4 years ago

Hi

After much deliberation (thanks to this forum ) we've decided to go with a similar picture to the attached photo with either a black or white gloss unit.

My question is, should all the accompanying furniture be glossy or would it work mix and matching?

Many thanks.

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Brandler London

4 years ago

last modified: 4 years ago

Glossy works well on walls as well as on furniture, however this is not a cheap option unless you use an HPL laminate, which gives you a similar finish. This image gives you an idea on what I have achieved on my projects in the past :- https://static.wixstatic.com/media/811a11_56e97f86327440eb958bfb29e82a7204.jpg/v1/fill/w_920,h_666,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/811a11_56e97f86327440eb958bfb29e82a7204.webp

Comments (6)

Maths Wife
4 years ago
I think definitely mix and match. If you make other items wood for instance, then the unit stands out, if everything matches then it's very 'samey'. Black gloss everywhere might be a little oppressive too.
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Amy Newton Interiors
4 years ago
I would also recommend mix and match to add texture to the room and colour (if you wish) to the room. Black and white gloss look lovely but to really make them stand out, add other materials and really make them the wow factor of your room.
Woody Smith thanked Amy Newton Interiors
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Go Glass Design Ltd
4 years ago
We manufacture furniture in glass, which works really well with the black gloss look, also will give the wow factor to the room and a different material. email me if you would like any more information and images , we maybe able to get some bespoke glass works into your home. info@goglass.co.uk - 01223 211041.
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Sonia
4 years ago
I find that black gloss is a bit of a nightmare as it shows up every speck of dirt and dust. I have a black gloss fire and no sooner has it been dusted it is dusty again! Now this may not be an issue for you if you love to dust, but I don’t. White will be easier, and wood even easier.
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Carolina
4 years ago
I agree with forzaitalia, white gloss would be a more practical option. You can definitely mix furniture finishes, but you can also keep to gloss tables and whatever else you'd like to have in gloss finishes. It can easily look cold if all hard surfaces (and soft, if you have leather seating) are glossy though. So if you have a wooden or carpet floor and fabric sofa(s), they would make the room look softer/warmer even if you go for a gloss finish for all the rest.

In other words, I don't think there's a general answer to your question :-) All depends on the rest of your room and the kind of look you are going for.
Woody Smith thanked Carolina

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