Another cream kitchen question - matt or gloss?

[agora1]

I keep changing my mind. Is there any benefit to one over the other? I have two small children, ages 4 and 2 which I think will be a major factor in our decision making.

Please help.

[CuddyMum]

I vote gloss as it is easy to keep clean. I find it doesn't show the finger marks as much as you might expect.

[annalouiseh]

there both as easy as the other to keep clean.
just spray and wipe down. if you had a darker colour it will show marks more but still only a 10 min job to wipe the whole kitchen.
my view would be on the door finish - gloss regardless if the cheaper foil/vinyl or more costly painted lacquer will be a smooth finish.
Matt if foil or vinyl could have a slight texture to it so inspect the finish as could harbour grub, where a lacquer will be smooth and easier to polish up

[MyChildDoesntNeedSleep]

annalouiseh is painted laquer the same as acrylic? I've just had acrylic units fitted and I'm really happy with them.

[annalouiseh]

no there not the same,
are yours parpan solid acrylic? or the fronted acrylic doors with abs edging?
the acrylic will be a material where lacquer is an over coating