Cream gloss kitchen-is it dated already?

[suffolkpunch85]

We went to look at kitchens today and I was sure we would want the shaker. Yet when I saw the cream gloss kitchen, I was all over it. I've searched previous Mumsnet threads and, as far back as '09, it was being said that gloss was dated yet 6 years on they are still about and popular.

So... if we fit one, will we regret it in 5 years?

Not much help I'm afraid; we've just ripped out a cream gloss kitchen (installed by previous owners) for a "cashmere" shaker style kitchen. We looked at alternative gloss kitchens but went for something we thought would look better for longer.

I've had my cream gloss for 7 years now, and it still looks good and I don't think dated.

I think that cream gloss isn't much of a statement and almost in the classic realm. What I mean is, it's never been ultra fashionable, so it won't look dated. I wouldn't worry - with something like a kitchen, you'd be silly to go for something "of the moment" anyway. If you like it, do it! It'll never be the avocado bathroom suite of its time.

i think its less trendy than white gloss, so should have more of a lifespan if you get me. if you like it do it.

Only thing is, so kitchen fitter from our insurers was saying on Tuesday if you need to replace an element you can never find same colour cream to do so . In such a case he recommends using a strongly contrasting colour.

White us easier to replace apparently.

Personally I think shaker kitchens look more old fashioned. Choose what you like is my advice. Don't worry about fashion (unless of course you are doing up to sell).

Ours it cream gloss had it fitted last yr, chunky handles really like it, everything else is Matt finish though - solid oak worktop, stone/limestone looking floor tiles so it's not all too shiny shiny!

White gloss kitchens are all over the current 'Ideal Home' magazine!

I think just needs to work with the style of your house. We went for Shaker for this reason.

I don't think cream would be any harder to replace than white, and if you go for good quality high gloss there are two types one is just Coated but one is lacquered (something like that can't quite remember now!) but the cheaper ones will peel and the better quality ones won't!

I think all kitchens date TBH. I remember DM having an oak one with twirly bits that we thought at the time was classic.
I reckon the plainer the better but have what you like.

More timeless/less likely to date than white gloss IMHO

Loved my cream gloss kitchen, had to move house and got a grey/blue gloss this time.

So easy to keep clean, fit better in newer houses style wise than shaker.

Worktops, accessories, handles are what can date it more - all things that can be changed tbh.

I ordered one yesterday so I certainly hope not! Anyway, if you (and me!) like a cream gloss kitchen, then who cares if it is fashionable or not?

Watto very true- where did you get yours from and what worktop are you having?

Ordered it from a local independent builders merchants. I happen to work there so got it at staff rates! Incidentally, it's one of our best sellers. Still dithering over work tops. Either going for a dark wood laminate or an oak laminate. Even at staff prices, granite is out of my league unfortunately!

Hi Suffolkpunch85. As a bit of feedback from the industry, I do a lot of off white kitchens and the silky matt look seems to be more in favour than gloss at the minute. Our most popular colour is Sand Beige (an off white, pale beige warm colour) and Moonlight Grey (just off white very pale cool grey).
There's still a fair few white kitchens going on and a fair amount of gloss so nothing's horrendously out of style if you keep it simple as per the advice above.
If you like granite but aren't quite able to afford it then try quartz composites like Unistone who give a lovely stone feel at a slightly better price (plus they are much easier to look after as well!)

If you need any more advice just ping me an email - [email protected] :-)