White hobs: features and examples in the interior

For the manufacture of hobs, enamelled metal, glass ceramics, tempered glass and stainless steel are used. The latter material is usually silver. But tempered glass, glass ceramics and enamel are produced in any shades.

A variety of options allows today to choose a device of almost any color. White hobs look especially impressive. The article will focus specifically on this group of devices, their features and ways of harmonious inclusion in the interior.

So, there are three types of materials from which you can make a white hob: enamel, tempered glass and glass ceramics. To understand which type of surface is suitable for a particular kitchen, consider each of them.

• Enamel. Inexpensive and durable enameled hobs are considered traditional and are more suitable for gas equipment. They are available in different light shades (snow-white, milky, etc.), which allows you to choose the device for any existing situation. The enamel easily tolerates the prolonged presence of high temperatures, but is afraid of chips. A metal saucepan or turk that falls out of your hand can expose a black, unaesthetic surface.

• Glass. Glass products are very beautiful, they visually lighten the space, play with light, reflect objects. Fusion, hi-tech, modern, minimalist kitchens are often complemented with glass hobs. Light glass panels are available in milky and cream colors. Manufacturers note that tempered glass is heat-resistant and impact-resistant. But judging by user reviews, there are rare cases of damage to such surfaces. This can happen from a pinpoint hit with a heavy object.

• Glass ceramics. It is most often used for the production of electric and induction cookers. Such models look modern and stylish, presented in many shades of white. Designers love to use glass ceramics in urban styles. Despite the external resemblance to glass, the material is more expensive and reliable.

A white hob is most often chosen for three reasons:

• when stylization of the kitchen is required;
• due to its elegant appearance;
• due to the ease of maintenance.

Dust is not visible on the white surface, splashes of grease and water, fingerprints and smudges after washing are almost invisible, as is the case with black products. It is enough to wipe the surface with a damp cloth and then run over it with a dry cloth. But it should be remembered that glass and glass ceramics, regardless of color, are afraid of sticking hot viscous liquid, for example, burnt sugar. It will be extremely problematic to remove it, since abrasive substances cannot be applied to the glass. When using household chemicals to care for the hob, attention is not paid to the color of the surface, but to the material from which it is made.

As already mentioned, white hobs are made from different materials. But they also have other differences.The products are equipped with an unequal number of burners, contain external or hidden heating elements, some of which are connected to the oven. They also differ in the set of options.

By the type of connection with other devices, there are 2 types of hobs.

• Dependents. This is the name of the panels connected to the oven. They have a single management. The joint design costs less than two independent devices, but if something breaks, everything will fail.

• Independent. The hob is built into the worktop independently of the oven. They can be located in different places, their manufacturers can be different. Instead of an oven, shelves or a dishwasher are sometimes installed under the panel.

According to the principle of operation, there are several varieties of white hobs.

• "Gas under glass". This type of product includes glass or glass ceramic hobs. They are incredibly beautiful, they represent the perfect glossy surface of any shade of white. The heating elements are located under the glass. They do not spew the usual flame. On ceramic burners, gas is burned in a certain way (catalytic) without residue.

• "Gas on Glass". This is the classic version when the burners are brought out over a glass or ceramic surface. Such models differ not only in the number of heating elements, but also in the structure of the grates above them.

• Electrical. Such devices are powered by electricity.

• Induction. This is a special category of devices in which heating occurs due to a special magnetic field. The advantage of such household appliances is that the risk of scalding on the appliance is eliminated, since only the dishes are heated. The disadvantage is the need to purchase special pots and pans, because ordinary containers cannot be used here.

The advantages of white appliances are obvious:

• white surface - bright, stylish and expressive, fits perfectly into the interior of a modern kitchen;
• dust and dirt are less noticeable against a light background;
• white glass panel is more practical, does not require difficult cleaning;
• contrary to myths, with proper care, modern light-colored materials do not turn yellow, they retain their original appearance for a long time.

In addition, light panels are not inferior in functionality to dark models, because the color does not affect the options. However, there is also a negative side. Incorrect selection of dishes or poor, delayed maintenance of equipment can lead to surface damage.

Psychologists believe that open and welcoming people, self-confident and preferring harmony in the environment, choose white. Staying in a white kitchen gives a person a positive and peaceful feeling. To create "spacious" interiors, designers use light household appliances. There is no shortage of choice, manufacturers produce it in a large number of shades.

White hobs are used in both light and mixed interiors, in different stylistic directions. This can be a ceramic built-in model on a dark worktop or a dazzling white piece that merges with the same set into a single whole.

Here are examples of the use of such a technique in everyday life.

• A completely white interior needs a hob of the same color. Only black grilles above the heating elements can break the color consistency. At the same time, they only emphasize the whiteness of the surrounding space, while maintaining harmony.
• Glass and glass ceramic hobs blend in with the stark white surroundings of furniture and walls. This is what modern urban kitchens look like.To some they seem cold, to others - spacious and light.
• Some kitchens do not use a snow-white color, but its shades: beige, cream, milk. The glass hob on such a surface stands out with a delicate contour.
• The high-tech interior looks flawlessly with a glass hob mounted on a steel-colored surface. The cold combination of white and gray dilutes the juicy elements of floristry.
• Classic kitchens often use different shades of white (beige, cappuccino, cream). Light hobs on beige countertops look very organic.
• In order to introduce hot colors into the cold of a snowy interior, some pieces of furniture are made in catchy shades. If a bright worktop is chosen for accent, the white hob looks like a contrasting element on it. In this example, it dazzles the crimson surface.
• But more often the colors for contrast are not chosen so radically. A chocolate-colored countertop is pleasantly and softer in combination with a white kitchen. The white hob maintains the tone of the interior, decor and dishes.
• The classic option is a black countertop with a white hob. In this example, the home appliances have a cream shade that almost matches the furniture fronts. The harmonious ensemble is completed by a black and white apron with a picture of flowers.
• White household appliances are well suited to rural areas: chalets, country, Provence. It goes well with a wooden countertop and a brick backsplash. The voluminous black grill is an element that connects a simple, rude ambience with the delicate color of the hob.

Whatever the style of the kitchen interior, the white hob will always look solemn and elegant. The hob belongs to the element of fire and corresponds to the southern zone. The light color smoothes out the conflict between fire and water, which helps to balance everyday relationships. Technique must take center stage.

In the next video, you will find an overview of the Electrolux EGT97353YW gas hob.