Dark Kitchens - Glasgow Kitchen & Bathroom Centre

Dark Kitchens

Moody and brooding, darker kitchens are very much on trend with a proliferation of materials and shades that can be used to create the most dramatic of designs. Our Glasgow Kitchen & Bathroom Centre designer team can work with you to craft a dark kitchen design scheme of unique elegance for you.

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Dark Kitchen Trends

First up, and very notable is the use of dark kitchen tones, and specifically dark matt kitchens in moody greys or black. Muted dark tones have soared in popularity in recent years as homeowners are embracing the dark side to become bolder with their choices (or else more trusting of their designers!)

Minimalist matt doors such as our ultra smooth black satin lacquer require no embellishment for a sophisticated look, but equally the layering of richly textured surfaces bring depth and character to a dark setting. You can achieve beautiful pairings of dark doors with natural elements such as wood, stone, ceramic and glass. Splashes of warm wood, marble, contrasting greys, taupe or warm metallic accents are all excellent choices for achieving a striking kitchen with welcoming appeal.

Dark Kitchen Materials

Darker kitchen colour shades are now available in a breadth of materials and finishes unthinkable a few years ago. This includes ceramics, real stone veneers, exceptional real wood and wood look doors; Of course these are in addition to the lacquered gloss and matt finishes that have been available for much longer. The texture of materials such as rough cut woods and stone veneers have added incredible interest, whilst they look and feel extremely luxurious.

These new materials can be used in isolation, but when used in combination the end results can prove both stunning and unique.

High Gloss Lacquer Kitchens

The appeal of the gloss lacquer kitchen lies in the deeply polished lustre of the door’s smooth finish, creating an elegant and timeless kitchen look, and particularly striking in darker gloss tones. Carried out by sophisticated machinery, it is the labour-intensive process it undergoes that makes the gloss lacquer kitchen an extremely high quality and durable option. At the same time, the repeated spray lacquering process gradually builds up a deep and even coating of the lacquer colour. The end result is an ultra-smooth door surface with a clear and highly reflective gloss kitchen shine.

High Gloss Laminate Kitchens

It is important to recognise that the quality of laminate kitchen doors can vary significantly between manufacturers… but certainly at Glasgow Kitchen & Bathroom Centre our laminate manufacture process is honed to the extent that attractive laminate doors can be hard to tell apart from higher quality kitchen finishes. Our laminate doors are finished with a PUR-hotmelt adhesive which prevents delamination and ensures the highest possible water, temperature and bacterial resistance for the surface of the door. This makes maintenance and usability easier, as well as increasing durability and longevity. Indeed, our experts have created many lasting gloss laminate kitchen designs, including a variety of gloss laminate colours and contrasting finishes, ensuring an end-result which is both stylish and beautiful.