For example kitchenaid s black stainless is a satiny brushed black while samsung s has a mirror finish and a graphite gray tone.
Black appliances vs stainless steel.
It looks good especially as an alternative to stainless steel and is much easier to clean than stainless.
For example this ge range from home depot has the same price point for white black or stainless steel versions.
The finish is less prone to smudges and fingerprints than traditional stainless steel although some manufacturers offer fingerprint resistant black stainless as a default while others do not.
In terms of appearance black steel is a different hue of stainless and coordinates well with most cabinets styles.
Black stainless is a darker richer color than stainless steel but every manufacturer has their own take.
Samsung makes appliances in what it calls black stainless steel as well.
Now other manufacturers are making them including lg and samsung.
However black stainless steel is simply a coating over stainless steel.
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.
In fact many appliance models are available in each of these three colors.
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.
It also doesn t show smudges and fingerprints as readily.
Chris monroe cnet likewise lg s matte black treatment is tough on smudges and prints.
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.
An lg fridge with matte black finish.
You can try to mix and match different brands but it will be difficult.
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.
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.
After using the kitchenaid black stainless appliances in the house beautiful 2015 house beautiful kitchen of the year their popularity has increased.
Black is an exciting newer color and finish that we re seeing more often.
I loved everything about them until i owned one myself.