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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Molly Malsom

All the most stylish kitchens I am seeing right now have stainless steel countertops – but are they a good choice as well as an on-trend one?

An open plan stainless steel kitchen with an island and vases filled with seasonal greenery.

Move over, brass – stainless steel is reclaiming its place in our kitchens, but not in the way you might expect. Instead of hardware and faucets, this metallic finish is the new go-to material for countertops. And whether you love it or hate it, there's no denying it's making a comeback.

But your kitchen countertop ideas are more than just a stylistic choice. They have to be incredibly durable for a kitchen to remain functional and hardworking. So, are stainless steel countertops a practical choice, and are they as stylish as everyone thinks?

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