Stainless steel vs white appliances
March 9th, 2012
Stainless steel kitchen appliances are the most popular, but white, black and colours are making a comeback.
Stainless steel finishes leaped from commercial kitchens into our domestic abodes a long time ago, when metallic finishes still had that futuristic, slick modern look about them.
And with good reason. Stainless steel is durable, hygienic, stain resistant and aesthetically it’s not too shabby either.
Professional kitchens inspire stainless steel appliances in the home
But as with the sometimes surprising return of any fashion, white has begun to re-enter the kitchen appliance space, as have coloured appliances.
Beyond stainless steel kitchen appliances
White kitchens are consistently popular and a safe choice for those afraid of making a fashion faux pas.
White is easy on the eyes, presents cleanliness and is less likely to clash with bench top appliances, or other kitchen decorations.
The return of kitsch to the kitchen
“Red is the most popular colour from this retro range.”
Smeg is propelling this trend. The Italian company has been selling appliances in Australia since the 1960s and now their most eye-catching appliances look like they’ve been teleported from that era.
A man at the Brisbane Home show inspects a retro fridge by Smeg
Internally the retro looking appliances are the same, but on the outside they are making a bold statement, Luke Rogers of Smeg told this website.
“They are original designs by industrial designers. They are ergonomic and stylish and make a kitchen a fun, exciting place to be in.” They are also the first non-Italian designed Smeg appliances since Bertazzoni started the company in the 1800s.
Morphy Richards has also entered the space with its unique range of small appliances.
The case for black appliances
Electrolux has a range of black appliances
Home appliance expert Colin Jones thinks some suppliers are making beautiful black appliances.
The ebony range from Electrolux is a really good example, Jones said.
“Some people think that stainless steel is too cold, too clinical.” he told this website.
“Black ceran cooktops have a glass finish which is easy to clean and doesn’t scratch like stainless steel can.
“I have a black ceran cooktop and it looks as good now as it did 12 years ago when I bought it.”
Trouble with white appliances the plastic trims edges handle discolour to agrotty ream after a shrt while. Trouble with stainless, It must be kept clean and the grain kept inline and every fingerprint along with tiny dents stand out………