Black Appliances Vs Stainless Steel

Samsung makes appliances in what it calls black stainless steel as well.

Black appliances vs stainless steel.

It also doesn t show smudges and fingerprints as readily. Regular stainless steel costs 100 to 250 more than the same model of appliance in white and not surprisingly you ll also pay a premium for trendier black stainless steel. However black stainless steel is simply a coating over stainless steel. For example kitchenaid s black stainless is a satiny brushed black while samsung s has a mirror finish and a graphite gray tone.

After using the kitchenaid black stainless appliances in the house beautiful 2015 house beautiful kitchen of the year their popularity has increased. Black stainless is a darker richer color than stainless steel but every manufacturer has their own take. It looks good especially as an alternative to stainless steel and is much easier to clean than stainless. Black is an exciting newer color and finish that we re seeing more often.

Black white and stainless steel appliances are all popular enough to have very little difference in terms of prices. 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. In fact many appliance models are available in each of these three colors. You can try to mix and match different brands but it will be difficult.

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. For example this ge range from home depot has the same price point for white black or stainless steel versions. In terms of appearance black steel is a different hue of stainless and coordinates well with most cabinets styles. While stainless steel appliances have been the top of the trends for quite some time some experts are predicting that colored metallic black stainless steel will be the next big thing.

An lg fridge with matte black finish. I loved everything about them until i owned one myself. Chris monroe cnet likewise lg s matte black treatment is tough on smudges and prints. 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.