Glossy furniture in the interior: the basics of combinations

Glossy surfaces are those that are able to reflect light. And the more light is reflected, the more respectable furniture is considered. Ideal, according to designers, are facades that reflect 95% of the light. They look stylish, spectacular and allows you to visually expand the space. Glossy furniture can be made from different materials.

Important indicator

If you study the sites and catalogs of manufacturers, you will see that absolutely everyone pays attention to such a glossy surface indicator as hiding power. The higher it is, the less scratches, fingerprints and dust are visible on the gloss. If you want the furniture to look presentable for many years, choose a material on which defects are not visible as much as possible. There are several varieties of glossy surfaces:

glossy plastic;
glossy film;
varnish (enamel).

Furniture is bought for several years, so it is recommended that you first get acquainted with the overview of each of the varieties, and then make an order.

Features of glossy surfaces

The cheapest option is furniture made of MDF, the facades of which are glued with glossy film. It is easy to look after such a film - any dirt can be removed from it with a damp cloth. She is also not afraid of detergents, with the exception of very aggressive ones. Glossy film is an excellent protection for facades. If you are tired of the current look of the kitchen set, you can simply paste it with such a film, and immediately the appearance of the entire room will change. The disadvantages of the film:

poor hiding power;
low brightness
impossible to restore;
begins to exfoliate over time.

Glossy plastic is no match for film.Furniture covered by it is more expensive, but also looks more impressive. The plastic itself is glued to the facade, and the joints are closed with a thin aluminum profile. Plastic has a higher opacity. Even if small scratches appear on it, they are easy to polish. Unlike a glossy film, over time, the plastic will not lose its brightness and will remain the same “juicy”. Glossy plastic furniture has several drawbacks:

it can not be processed with all detergents;
it is impossible to remove deep scratches from its surface;
not rich color palette.

The most expensive furniture in this category is the one whose facades are covered with glossy enamel. She is not afraid of temperature extremes, high humidity. Such a surface is easily polished, and it is easy to remove deep scratches from it. Customers are offered a rich color palette, and if there is no desired shade, it can always be ordered. Glossy enameled furniture is environmentally friendly and suitable for children's rooms. The disadvantages include the high price and the inability to use aggressive detergents.

Glossy furniture in the interior

Most often, glossy furniture is used for interior decoration in modern styles:

high tech;
Art Nouveau;
minimalism;
loft;
futurism.

However, this is not a mandatory rule. Furniture with glossy facades can theoretically fit into the interior of any style. The main thing is to combine it correctly with other objects. It is permissible for the interior to have both matte and glossy surfaces. With the help of the latter, you can place accents, expand the visual space and make the interior more elegant. Glossy furniture is always appropriate in the kitchen. It can be white, beige, black, dark blue or bright: blue, yellow, orange. In any kitchen there is always little space and a lot of items that should be constantly at hand. Installing a kitchen unit with glossy surfaces will make the room more spacious. In order for the interior to look complete, the color of the tiled apron, work surface, and textile should be in harmony with the color of the facades. Glossy furniture will look appropriate in the study and in the living room in the style of the 60s. Such interiors will fit objects made of chrome steel, floor lamps with bright lampshades, chairs made of colored plastic and retro appliances. Psychologists do not recommend placing glossy furniture in bedrooms. In rooms where there are too many cold, light-reflecting surfaces, it will be uncomfortable to fall asleep, and you will not feel protected while in your own bed. But in the bathroom and hallway, glossy furniture is quite appropriate. Glossy furniture can be used to decorate almost all interiors except those in which you sleep. It is optimally suited for small rooms, because it can visually easily expand them. However, only good quality furniture will decorate your interior, so choose a gloss with good brightness, hiding power and, of course, without defects.