As far as most modern kitchen designs go, metal doesn’t exactly make the cut – cooking spaces have long embraced the shiny and easy-to-clean material (most notably stainless steel) across appliances, countertops, and cabinetry. But today’s designers are flexing cool-toned metal a touch further, applying it across more architectural features, incorporating even more sophisticated finishes, and highlighting its ability to amplify natural light.
Part of this has to be down the success of the TV show The Bear. In it, chefs sweat in a stainless steel (commercial) kitchen, light glints beguilingly off the surfaces. It looks....good. And there are practical reasons metals like stainless steel work well in modern kitchens: they can take the heat, literally, and are easy to clean. While scratches and patina are part of their charm, they can achieve striking clean lines, and a growing interest in this hardworking material goes beyond just durability.
