Black. It states something. Bold. Mysterious. Modern. I wear about as much black in my wardrobe as Darth Vader. I love the color. Now at the forefront of trending bath colors is not just black, but Matte Black. The matte finish takes out the shiny look, tones, and gaudy aspects. It gives the old black a more earthy feel.
If you talk to people who have had black bath fixtures in the past, they will often tell you of how difficult it is to clean. The glossy black is a magnet for finger prints and water spots. Matte Black completely resists those challenges, making it a more attractive and easier to clean surface.
The bulk of the Matte Black color today is seen in the faucet industry. All major manufacturers offer at least a couple of styles in the finish. Companies like Kohler or Delta Faucet Company offer several options in their extensive catalogs.
One company that takes Matte Black in the bathroom to another level is Jaclo. They offer a small group of faucets, but faucets are not their primary focus. Jaclo makes P-Traps, supply shut offs, extensions, toilet paper holders, towel rings, soap dispensers, glass shelves, tub drains and channel drains for the shower. Just to name a few. Every item they fabricate is offered in Matte Black.
Combining these accessories with just the right faucet can create the perfect bathroom. But what about a toilet? The industry has not really jumped on the potential of this item yet. However, Crosswater of London offers a contemporary, concealed tank, Matte Black toilet. It has a minimalistic and contemporary style.
Another luxury item for your bathroom would be a freestanding bath. Native Trails produces several freestanding tubs that are available in Matte Black. They are also constructed of their NativeStone composite material. It is a durable and silky, inviting surface.
Stepping away from the bathroom we find Matte Black in the kitchen, too. Kohler and Delta Faucet Company still rule the array of styles here. The Semi-Pro Crue kitchen faucet from Kohler offers a style similar to commercial faucets with a coil. All the black, all the style and all the masculine features make it look like a faucet you would find in the Batcave.
Delta’s Broderick faucet offers an industrial look with a dash of steampunk. It is another faucet where the Matte Black finish perfects its pedigree.
Many more styles are offered by Delta, Kohler and other manufacturers. If you prefer a more European look, browse the Matte Black faucets than Hansgrohe makes. For some of the absolute most elegant kitchen faucets in the Matte Black, California Faucets offers an outstanding collection. In the bathroom, too! They have faucets that are endlessly customizable. Some of their faucets are breathtaking.
Also in the kitchen Jaclo offers many accessories. They provide soap dispensers, hot water dispensers, push button air switches (for disposers) and sink drains. They really are the company that helps give you the final flourishes in your kitchen and baths.
If you have any questions about Matte Black and what products are available in that finish, please visit one of our showrooms or give us a call.
Written by: Alan Donahue, Showroom Manager