Stainless steel is usually the dominant metal in the kitchen regarding appliances, sinks, faucets, and smaller accessories. Stainless steel is very popular and adds a modern touch (and is easy to clean); however, because it is a cool metal it can make the kitchen seem cold and less inviting. Of all rooms in the home, the kitchen should be the most welcoming.
There are many alternatives to stainless steel: copper, rubbed oil bronze, and brushed nickel. Using alternative metals is often associated with more traditional kitchens, but also works well with other design styles. Adding a few of the warmer metals or brushed nickel into the kitchen can add warmth and character to the space, while still keeping it contemporary.
Top Row:
- Custom Crescent Copper Range Hood: The Metal Peddler
- Brushed Nickel Cabana Sink: Native Trails
- Karbon Deck-Mount Kitchen Faucet with Gold Tube: Kohler
- Oiled Bronze Appliances: Jenn - Air
- Akurum Wall Cabinet in Rubrik Copper Effect: Ikea
Bottom Row:
- Oiled Bronze Range: Jenn-Air
- Dome Copper Range Hood: The Metal Peddler
- Oiled Bronze Appliances: Jenn - Air
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(Images: The Metal Peddler, Native Trails, Kohler, Decor Pad, Ikea Fans, Fine Cooking, Jenn-Air)
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Comments (6)
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I like the idea of warm metals in the kitchen, but mixing them with cool feels off - that first photo looks like someone accidentally installed the wrong backsplash.
Brass hardware is always cool...
...But the oiled bronze appliances are reminiscent of circa 1970's brown appliances - and those huge copper doors and hoods are also just too 1970's for me.
Dominate is a verb; dominant is an adjective.
I've gotta say, while I don't like all of these (the copper vent hoods are just too much), I'm glad to see that manufacturers are moving away from stainless steel.
I love how copper looks in the kitchen. But I guess I'm trained to like stainless appliances, because those colored appliances just look weird.
I liked the oil bronze applicances, but the other metals didn't appeal to me. I didn't look it up, but I can imagine that those appliances are quite pricey. Call me old fashion, but I still like white. Thanks for showing the alternative metals. Those were items I didn't even know were out there.