From appliances to fixtures and everything in between, here's why designers love matte finishes so much, plus expert tips for using them in your own home.

The Toronto resident owned a factory matte-finished 2011 M3 Frozen Black Edition ... that clearcoat dries to a rough texture, rather than drying smooth. This forms the unique surface texture ...

It is not known if the matte display option will be "nano-texture" glass like on the Pro Display XDR and Studio Display, but it seems plausible. Nano-texture glass is effectively a matte finish ...