Color effect & room depth: Why matt surfaces are so popular

In the past, gloss was considered modern, high-quality and elegant. Polished stainless steel, gleaming glass, shiny chrome - that was progress. Today, this look often seems cool, hard, overloaded and retro. Rooms with too much shine lose their calm. They appear restless, sometimes even hectic.

Matt surfaces change this. They absorb light. They take a back seat. They give way to other materials. Wood looks more natural next to matt handles. Concrete appears warmer. Glass loses its sharpness.

Designers and architects consciously opt for matt. Because it creates clarity. Because it slows rooms down. And because it shows style - not through effect, but through attitude.

Matt surfaces do not impose themselves. They don't scream for attention. And that is precisely why they characterize rooms in a special way. A matt door handle does not dazzle. It guides the eye without disturbing it. When you touch it, you feel a gentle, pleasant texture - soft, non-slip, almost warm.

In architecture and interior design, matt materials have long since replaced glossy surfaces. Kitchens, furniture, walls - everything is becoming calmer, more grounded. More and more people are also opting for matt door handles. Not because they look fashionable. But because they remain timeless.

A color never works on its own. Its effect always depends on the surface. Matt changes colors noticeably. It takes away the hardness, the shine, the artificiality. It makes them more natural, finer, deeper.
A few examples:

• Matt black: looks modern and confident. It attracts attention without being obtrusive. Ideal for clear lines and strong contrasts.
• Cashmere gray: Radiates calm and warmth. Goes perfectly with natural tones such as terracotta or oak.
• soft2touch white: Has a bright and pure effect, but not sterile. The matt surface makes even white feel soft and homely.

If you want to design a room, you should think about color and surface together. Only then will a harmonious picture emerge.

Even small elements influence the effect of a room - door handles, fittings, light switches. It's worth taking a second look at handles in particular. They sit in the middle of the field of vision. They interrupt lines. They create transitions between rooms.

Matt surfaces help these elements to blend in harmoniously. They hardly reflect at all. They create depth instead of reflection. They connect instead of divide.

A handle in cashmere gray on a wall in sage green looks soft and calm. A soft2touch black on light wood creates contrast, but without harshness. Such combinations make the difference - often unconsciously, but noticeably.

Matt surfaces work in almost any style - from minimalist to rustic. They work particularly well in rooms that are intended to radiate calm and clarity. In other words, where less is more. Where materials are allowed to speak. Where details count.

• In the kitchen: matt black or soft2touch goes perfectly with wooden fronts, natural stone or concrete.
• In the bathroom: Light, matt handles look elegant and hygienic.
• In the hallway: matt handles set accents without dominating - ideal with colored walls.
• In the office: They create a calm, focused atmosphere and have a high-quality appearance.

Matt door handles don't just look good. They also feel good. Many people find shiny metal handles cold or slippery. Matt surfaces such as soft2touch from Griffwerk, on the other hand, have a velvety, warm and pleasant feel.

They show fewer fingerprints, are easy to clean and robust. In households with children or in high-traffic areas such as offices or hotels, they score points for their durability. Their surface remains attractive even after years of use.

Griffwerk relies on high-quality matt finishes - whether in stainless steel, aluminum or coatings. The result: products that combine function and design.