Black Stainless Steel: Is It The Next Big Thing?

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Black Stainless Steel: Is It The Next Big Thing?


Written By: Jaymi Naciri
Thursday, March 22, 2018

Stainless steel has ruled the appliance world for many years, with no serious contenders on its heels. But now, here comes black stainless steel, fighting for dominance in the kitchen.

Like any new finish, we wont know if it has true staying power until some time has passed. But if youre looking for the newest thing, if you know youre going to be in your home for a while, or if youre getting it ready to sell, black stainless is a great choice.

But first, what exactly is black stainless steel? "What major appliance manufacturers, such asnbsp;LG,nbsp;KitchenAidnbsp;andnbsp;Kenmore, are trumpeting as lsquo;black stainless is essentially traditional stainless steel coated in a sleek, dark finish," said the Washington Post. "The actual hue varies by brand."

If youre thinking about incorporating the look into your kitchen, here are a few things to consider.

Its sexy

Expect to hear some "oohs" and "ahhs" when people walk into your kitchen. Black stainless steel has that sleek look that gets attention, so if youre hoping to create a show stopping space, it may be an easy choice.

Its trending

But, in this case, that might not be a bad thing. While design experts warn clients against chasing trends, black stainless steel offers a way to be on the forefront of one.

"According to home improvement expertnbsp;Karl Champley, whose job includes traveling the world looking for the latest design trends, the move toward darker appliance finishes started in Europe and is slowly making its way westward," said the Washington Post. "Champley, winner of lsquo;Ellens Design Challenge and a spokesman for thenbsp;National Kitchen and Bath Association, says that although black stainless wont dethrone >

It gives off an inviting, high-end feel

Black stainless steel is an easy way to make your space look upscale while also creating a warmer feel. "Since black stainless steel appliancesnbsp;debuted several years ago, theyve been touted as a warmer alternative to the industrial look of regular stainless," said Consumer Reports.

It resists fingerprints

For many people, this is the No. 1 selling feature. Traditional stainless steel is great, but its always smudged in our house, anyway. "Manufacturers say that their black stainless steel appliances resistnbsp;smudges and fingerprints and that cleaning is easier," said Consumer Reports. Nancy Bock, senior vice president of education for the American Cleaning Institute, told them, "Black stainless doesnt require any special polishes to keep it looking good. Cleaning is generally simple and can be accomplished using warm water and a soft cloth."

The difference is a fingerprint-resistant finish that also resists water spots and streaking. But...

It scratches

No more and no less than how traditional stainless steel scratches, but still. Keep in mind that in busy households with kids and animals, it might be hard to keep a scratch-free surface forever.

Selection is still somewhat limited

As with any newer finish, manufacturers have not yet rolled out a ton of options - at least not when compared to traditional stainless steel. That being said, you will find options from Samsung, LG, KitchenAid, Kenmore, Frigidaire, and Bosch, which just introduced its first kitchen suite in black stainless.



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