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What Is Black Steel? Should I Buy Black Stainless Steel Appliances?
Black Steel kitchen appliances are the latest trend for contemporary kitchens. With its bold yet luxurious finish, we aren’t surprised that black steel appliances are becoming more and more popular.
Fridge freezers, laundry appliances and more are available in black steel, so you may be thinking of purchasing one when you next visit our showroom. With lots of aspects to consider, let’s explore why you should invest in a black steel appliance!
What Is Black Steel?
Created with the same materials as stainless steel appliances, black steel models have a black coating over the top that results in a beautiful black finish.
The colour itself differs from regular black appliances as the black steel finish is matte and exudes sophistication.
Compared to the standard stainless steel and white appliances, models finished in black steel are far more unique and have an overall more premium feel.
The exact finish of different black steel models varies from brand to brand. The brands that excel in this colour are certainly LG and Samsung.
Many other brands have their own selection of black steel models including Hisense, Liebherr and Fisher & Paykel.
What Are the Benefits of Black Steel?
One of the most obvious benefits of black steel has to be its appearance. The stylish, fingerprint resistant coating beautifully complements a variety of kitchen colours, especially the white and grey kitchens that have become popular over recent years.
Black steel allows you to make a statement and break up your cabinets without having to go too far out of your comfort zone. If your kitchen style is a bit more adventurous, you can still go for one as black goes with pretty much any colour.
Stainless steel appliances are notoriously difficult to clean. Fingerprints appear easily and turn into a smudged mess when you try to wipe them away. While there are plenty of effective ways that you can clean your stainless steel appliances, why not take away the problem entirely and opt for a black steel model instead?
Are There Any Problems with Black Steel?
As gorgeous as black steel is, they do have a habit of making scratches and marks look worse than they actually are. This is because a scratch will show the stainless steel beneath the black coating. While it is possible to find a touch up pen or contact your manufacturer for repairs, these processes can be time consuming and expensive.
Another issue you may come across is that all your black steel kitchen appliances may not match. Although similar, the grain of steel appliances can often differ greatly between brands. For example, some models may look more grey than black, or the grain on one model may go in a different direction to another.
This is why we recommend you stick to one brand or check out appliances in person before you buy them. If you are particular about the appearance of your kitchen, this is certainly something you should consider.
If you are looking to buy multiple black steel kitchen appliances at once, you may find our Multibuy tool useful.
Conclusion
Black steel kitchen appliances have cemented themselves as a staple in the appliance industry. Due to their elegant finish and availability from the top appliance brands, black steel makes a statement in any kitchen.
With their timeless appeal, it is never too late to purchase these beautiful appliances!
Contact our sales team for more information and expert advice!
Originally posted by James McCartney February 2022. Updated by Lauren Newman October 2025.
