White and black appliances
have been popular for many years; almost everybody has had them at some point
in their lives and are some of the first colored appliances ever in kitchens. In
recent years, many people have moved to the industrial stainless steel look. But
don’t decide so quickly about getting stainless steel, you should still
consider white or black appliances. Here are a couple of reasons why you should
think about buying white or black colored appliances instead of stainless
steel.
Cost
The materials used
in white and black appliances are more affordable than stainless steel finishes
in most cases. Because stainless steel is newer and more popular, the appliance
cost can be a little more. If you are trying to save $100-$500 on appliances,
consider buying white or black.
Durability and Cleanness
It is also more
durable and can be easier to clean. Most stainless steel appliances show
fingerprints, with having white or black more matte finishes; you won’t have to
worry about that at all with these colors.
Lighting in the Room
White appliances
give a warmer look to any kitchen. They literally feel warm, compared to other
colors like black or stainless steel. Also with white appliances, light will bounce
off of the appliance and make the room lighter in appearance.
On the other hand,
picking black appliances can make the kitchen have a very dark color. Make sure
that you have great lights if you choose to have darker colors in your kitchen.
Black colors will absorb in the light and not reflect or bounce off of the
room. If you like the idea of black appliances, make sure to have lighter
colors in your countertops, cabinets, and/ or floors so you have lights bounce around
the room.
Different Hues and Colors
One consideration to
take into account is that all appliances should be paired with cabinets that
compliment them. Placing these white appliances with white cabinets may give
your kitchen a modern look or it may give a washed out look to your kitchen if
there are no accents. White or black appliances also look fabulous when paired
with a countertop that works with your color scheme.
Another thing to
consider is that there is not one specific color that all brands use; there are
different tones and hues of white and black available that also have different
levels of gloss. Because of this, it is important to try and stay within the
same brand so that the hue is the same and matches.
Summary
White appliances are
perfect for someone who isn’t interested in the extra cleaning or cost that
stainless steel appliances require, but are looking to brighten up the room.
Black appliances are perfect for someone who does want to darken or balance out
their room colors while also saving time on cleaning and who wants to save
money. Only you can decide which appliances are going to be best in your
kitchen. Let us know if you have any questions about picking the right finish
for your appliances.
