The High Gloss Paint Trend Delivers the Look of Luxury, but It Comes with a Catch

In the entryway above, designed by the team at Elizabeth Krueger Designs, the high gloss-painted door acts as a statement feature that adds a level of luxury to the space. The color of the door tastefully complements other elements in the room, and its high gloss finish creates a glamorous, shining effect – especially as it picks up light from the opposing side of the room.

This apartment overlooks Lake Michigan in Chicago, and according to Erin Fischer, Director of Operations at Elizabeth Krueger Designs, 'the high gloss finish pulls the lake and horizon right through to the front door.' This example demonstrates high gloss paint's innate ability to reflect its surroundings, connecting any space to the environment in which it exists, while simultaneously stylizing the atmosphere around it.