Black Appliances Vs Stainless Steel

You can try to mix and match different brands but it will be difficult.

Black appliances vs stainless steel.

A recent houzz kitchen trends study found that among people who are replacing appliances during a kitchen renovation 8 percent are choosing black stainless steel models just behind white. It also doesn t show smudges and fingerprints as readily. Chris monroe cnet likewise lg s matte black treatment is tough on smudges and prints. After using the kitchenaid black stainless appliances in the house beautiful 2015 house beautiful kitchen of the year their popularity has increased.

In fact many appliance models are available in each of these three colors. The finish is less prone to smudges and fingerprints than traditional stainless steel although some manufacturers offer fingerprint resistant black stainless as a default while others do not. For example this ge range from home depot has the same price point for white black or stainless steel versions. However black stainless steel is simply a coating over stainless steel.

Black stainless steel is new and hot giving you a cutting edge look and allowing your kitchen to stand out from most other kitchens that you see. This finish is almost as neutral as the classic silvery stainless but tinted to a soft charcoal black for more drama and better smudge proofing. Stainless steel appliances sometimes look like big tin cans in your kitchen. For example kitchenaid s black stainless is a satiny brushed black while samsung s has a mirror finish and a graphite gray tone.

In terms of appearance black steel is a different hue of stainless and coordinates well with most cabinets styles. Black stainless steel on the other hand is an understated alternative to the traditional glaring silver metal and a big trend in kitchens these days. Black is an exciting newer color and finish that we re seeing more often. I loved everything about them until i owned one myself.

Black stainless is a darker richer color than stainless steel but every manufacturer has their own take. Samsung makes appliances in what it calls black stainless steel as well. It looks good especially as an alternative to stainless steel and is much easier to clean than stainless. Now other manufacturers are making them including lg and samsung.

An lg fridge with matte black finish.