At a Glance:
The Allure of Matte Black Appliances
Should You Consider Matte Black Appliances?
Black Matt Appliances Kitchen Compatibility
Why Are Matt Black Appliances Popular Right Now?
Matte Black Kitchen Appliances
If you’re asking yourself if a matte black kitchen is the next big trend in interior design, then we have some news for you. Matte black appliances have been the inspiration for countless Pinterest pins and mood boards for modern homeowners.
With a unique look, these appliances offer exciting designs that go against the grain of humdrum stainless steel and white appliances. The question is are matte black appliances right for your home?
Prepare to be inspired! In this guide, we explore the latest kitchen ideas featuring matte black appliances, providing fresh insights for your entire kitchen setup.
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Shop In-Stoke AppliancesThe Allure of Matte Black Appliances
Interior design is an ever-changing platform, but one thing that remains true is black never goes out of style. Sure, with the rise in popularity of stainless steel appliances, and the overabundance of “white goods,” black appliances aren’t as common as their counterparts, but they still serve a purpose.
When used correctly, black appliances look edgy, and modern, and offer a bold approach to kitchen setups that white or stainless steel appliances can’t match. Matte black appliances are the latest variation on the design, which can be found throughout lineups from major brands like Café, GE Profile, KitchenAid, Bosch, and more.
Matte Black vs Black Stainless Steel Appliances
Unlike traditional black appliances with glossy finishes, matte black appliances are less reflective. As a result, they don’t stand out as much, which is a plus if you want your kitchen surfaces to feel cohesive.
Additionally, users also appreciate the way matte black finishes hide fingerprints, smudges, and more compared to black stainless steel surfaces. However, these perks come at a tradeoff: Buyers typically spend more on black matte appliances compared to black stainless steel models.
Should You Consider Matte Black Appliances?
It’s tempting to follow the latest kitchen trends but take a moment to consider your needs.
Aside from design, there are other considerations to keep in mind before adding black appliances in kitchen settings. Here are some major takeaways to keep in mind.
If the following factors are pluses in your book, black matte appliances are a good fit:
✅ Matte black surfaces are better at hiding messes than stainless steel or white.
✅ Matte black appliances absorb light, making them look “warmer” than traditional black appliances.
✅ Matte black finishes are more multi-dimensional than glossy black finishes, providing unique visual appeal.
On the other hand, if the following factors are red flags, you’re better off with white or stainless steel appliances.
✖ Matte black appliances are hot ticket items, so the finish will cost you more than stainless steel or white.
✖ While they hide messes better, matte black appliances are still susceptible to scratches, which cannot be buffed out.
✖ If you have a smaller kitchen, black appliances can make the space feel smaller.
✖ Each manufacturer has a distinct matte black finish; if you plan on designing a kitchen with matte black appliances, choose one brand for a consistent look.
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Black Matt Appliances Kitchen Compatibility
For many modern homeowners, the kitchen is a design playground. While stainless steel is the safe go-to choice, matte black appliances offer a different approach to kitchen design that’s on every interior designer’s radar. Popular pairings include:
- Black matte appliances with metallic hardware such as gold, brass, or bronze.
- Black matte appliances with white countertops.
- Black matte appliances with dark, white, and colored cabinets (see our design tip below).
Overall, black matte appliances offer a one-of-a-kind look no other finish can replicate. The look is particularly great in modern kitchens and cooking spaces designed around industrial themes, but it’s also a surprisingly welcome addition in farmhouse kitchens for an added pop of character.
It’s also a natural choice for minimalist kitchen designs where shiny stainless steel or white can feel distracting.
In open-concept kitchens, black matte appliances are a great choice as well since they anchor the space. However, due to their light-absorbing properties, they allow other players in a kitchen setup to play with the design, creating harmony and cohesion.
Where Black Matte Appliances Don’t Work
Unfortunately, black matte appliances aren’t compatible with all kitchen designs. Take these popular kitchen schemes, for example:
Traditional Kitchens: With designs that are heavy on wood, stone, and other hard surfaces, black matte appliances can feel heavy and out of place against the contrast of traditional materials and color schemes.
Vintage/Retro Kitchens: Black matte appliances are less offensive in retro kitchens, which do occasionally feature black in their mid-century-inspired designs. However, vintage kitchens are typically smaller and more intimate, so using black appliances can make these spaces feel stuffy.
Dark-Themed Kitchens: While dark cabinets and matte black appliances can coexist in harmony, it takes a keen eye for design to master the look. A balance of neutrals and whites usually does the trick, so if your kitchen is heavy on dark finishes, matte black appliances might not work.
Why Are Matt Black Appliances Popular Right Now?
We said it once and we’ll say it again: Black appliances will always be popular, but matte black appliances are having their moment.
Where farmhouse kitchens once dominated home renovations, many homeowners these days opt for a modern kitchen with black appliances for a more sophisticated look that’s the opposite of a farmhouse’s casual feel.
Best of all, you don’t have to go all out to get the same effect. For example, a matte black stove and refrigerator are just enough to add some unique character to your kitchen without going all-in.
Aside from the look, homeowners also appreciate appliances that are forgiving when it comes to cleanup. Since black surfaces hide messes better, black matte appliances have become a preferred choice for busy households.
How to Keep Matte Black Appliances Looking New
There’s no point in upgrading to trendy appliances if they’re only going to look bad in a few years. Ensure your black matte appliances stay looking great by following these quick tips:
- Wipe down the surface regularly with a damp washcloth.
- Avoid cleaning the surface with abrasive materials.
Matte Black Kitchen Appliances
If you’re in the market for a new look in the kitchen, check out these stunning matte black appliances from top brands.
On top of their stylish designs, these modern appliances come with outstanding performances—so you can enjoy the best of both worlds. While we offer an exclusive matte black appliance package selection here at Spencer’s, we also encourage buyers to explore individual appliances before testing the waters.
Matte Black Refrigerator
If you’re looking to choose one matte black appliance for the kitchen, a matte black refrigerator is our top choice for the job.
They’re easier to clean than stainless steel models, add major impact, and because they don’t stand out as much as stainless or white refrigerators, they don’t hog the spotlight. Consider these beautiful models.
Café 23.1 Cu. Ft. Matte Black Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator
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Matte black Cafe appliances are some of the trendiest on the market, and you can see why with this French door refrigerator.
It has all the details modern lovers are looking for in a refrigerator: a counter depth design, stylish pantry-style doors, and designer handles, all in a spacious layout with over 23 cubic feet of capacity.
Function is important too, which is why this model also features TwinChill evaporators that provide independent temperature settings for the fresh and frozen compartments.
⭐Featured Cafe CWE23SP3MD1 Review:
"Love this refrigerator. More storage than expected. Keeps produce fresh. Very quiet!"
Samsung Bespoke 29 Cu. Ft. Matte Black Steel French Door Refrigerator with Family Hub™
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Is this Samsung matte black refrigerator the most advanced design on the market?
With a cool, matte black finish and the exclusive Samsung Family Hub door, it doesn’t get much more stylish than this touchscreen refrigerator.
It’s a must-see for connected kitchens, offering users the ability to search for recipes, make notes, listen to entertainment, and more from the smart door.
With 29 cubic feet of capacity, it also holds plenty of groceries, which are easy to organize across four compartments, including the Flex Zone with five preset temperatures for everything from frozen treats to wine.
⭐Featured Samsung RF29BB89008M Review:
"I love my new Bespoke refrigerator. This is by far the best upgrade since the Samsung Hub and I'm so glad that I made the decision to purchase this one. I enjoy the ice maker with ice-scoop at the bottom pull-out. I also love the overall appearance of the refrigerator with options to change the door panels. It so spacious inside and the family hub is phenomenal to see new recipes on the large screen. You want be disappointed if you purchase this one, I highly recommend."
Matte Black Oven
Looking to give your baking game some edge? Upgrade the presentation with a stylish matte black oven.
Often a second thought in the kitchen, a matte black oven is a great way to create cohesion and impact along with some function, too.
The selection is still growing, but there are plenty of brands joining to game, which means updating your kitchen with a matte black oven is more affordable than ever. Here are our top picks.
Café Professional Series 30" Matte Black Double Electric Wall Oven
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If one black matte oven makes a major impact, then this black double oven from Cafe is sure to be your kitchen’s main attraction.
It’s the perfect combination of modern design, including a sleek touchscreen interface, customizable hardware, and expansive glass windows.
All the latest oven features are ready for you to explore inside 10 cubic feet of capacity, from a food dehydrator, an in-oven camera, and no preheat air fry technology. Best of all, this double oven comes with the ability to download new cooking modes, keeping you ahead of the trend in both design and cuisine
⭐Featured Cafe CTD90DP3ND1 Review:
"Love love love this oven so far. Very pretty oven and so much more convenient and easy to use and cooks things so nicely!! We ordered the black stainless door bars separately [sic] and boy are they sharp on the black oven!! I love it!"
Samsung 30" Matte Black Oven/Microwave Combination Electric Wall Oven
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Save countertop space while splurging in style. This Samsung matte black microwave oven combo gives you the power to do it with a two-in-one setup to make meal prep even easier.
Prepare sides and snacks on the upper portion, while the main entrées cook below. The modern design of this microwave/oven combo is expertly matched by its features, which include a sous vide mode, steam baking, air fry, and dual convection.
⭐Featured Samsung NQ70CG600DSR Review:
"Very solid smart oven that has cooked everything we've thrown at it. In addition to "normal" features, I was finally able to use the steam proof function this weekend for a dough rise that was having trouble due to the winter weather and temps. The microwave's convection feature is nice when we had to bake multiple things at different temps and times over the holidays."
Matte Black Dishwasher
There’s more to owning a black matte dishwasher than aesthetics. Compared to stainless steel dishwashers, black matte dishwashing machines help hide water stains better, so on top of looking sleek, there’s less cleanup.
Buyers can find dishwashers in black matte finishes from a variety of major brands, including these two we recommend:
Café 24" Matte Black Built In Dishwasher
This signature black matte finish is also available on select models like this beautiful café black matte dishwasher. Don’t let its minimalist design fool you.
This dishwashing machine is a high-performer with over 100 jets and flexible loading with adjustable racks and a 3rd utensil tray. Three wash levels cover every area with advanced washing technology, but if you want to run a small load, opt for the Wash Zones settings to clean a single rack.
That’s what we call smart and functional.
⭐Featured Cafe CDT845P3ND1 Review:
"Dishes come out squeeky clean. Silverware is extremely clean with the special jets below the caddy. Coffee cups come out super clean when using the bottle jets. Absolutely love the drying feature...no need to towel dry as I remove clean dishes from the dishwasher (this was a major issue with our old dishwasher). Dishwasher is extremely nice to look at and the black front does not show fingerprints."
Samsung 24" Fingerprint Resistant Matte Black Top Control Built In Dishwasher
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Talk about elegance! This refined dishwasher in a matte black finish is the ultimate in minimal design.
A natural pairing in modern kitchens, this Samsung dishwasher was designed for everyday messes with the exclusive StormWash System and rotating jets, easy loading with a 3rd rack and an adjustable middle rack, and four additional wash cycles that can be downloaded via a smart device.
Load up and cut down on cleaning with this stylish Samsung matte black dishwasher that’s also ENERGY STAR certified.
⭐Featured Samsung DW80CG5450MT Review:
"At the beginning I would check to make sure it was actually running, that's how quiet it is. I also love that i dont have to worry about fingerprints and I love the stormwash feature. I definitely recommend it and I've been purchasing Samsung products for 20 plus years."
Matte Black Microwave
Who says the humble microwave has to miss out on all the fun of kitchen design? A matte black finish is the perfect way to give the microwave a modern update.
It doesn’t cost a fortune, and with an abundance of options to select from, there’s a matte black microwave out there that fits your kitchen’s design. For us, this model is the top choice.
Café 1.7 Cu. Ft. Matte Black Over The Range Microwave
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If the portion above your range is an eyesore, consider this Cafe matte black microwave a stylish solution.
Featuring the iconic finish and handles, this over-the-range microwave packs a punch with upgrades your traditional microwave doesn’t offer.
Prepare meals and sides with Air Fry technology, convection baking, and steam cooking to make everyday meal prep simpler.
⭐Featured Cafe CVM517P3RD1 Review:
"Love this microwave! Easy and efficient. Using a microwave has become very fast and easy compared to our last one."
Matte black appliances continue to be the “it child” of interior design, offering sleek, modern looks no other appliance finish can compare to. Along with added perks like easier maintenance and a warmer presentation, black matte appliances are worthy considerations for every modern homeowner. To learn more about these appliances and to explore the latest models, visit Spencer’s TV & Appliance online or in-store today!
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about matte black appliances.
Is matte black or stainless steel better?
Appliance finishes all have their unique benefits and drawbacks. When it comes to stainless steel vs matte black appliances, stainless steel is harder to clean and shows messes easily. However, matte black appliances are more expensive and less versatile.
Are matte black appliances hard to keep clean?
Matte black appliances are just as easy to clean as stainless steel appliances. However, because of their finish, they hide messes better.
Do matte black appliances scratch easily?
Like stainless steel and black stainless steel appliances, matte black appliances require special care. While they scratch just as easily, the tradeoff is scratches are more prominent and cannot be buffered out once they happen.
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Shop Matte Black Appliances at Spencers
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