Stainless steel and wood kitchen

Sorry marble and quartz, but there’s a new player in the countertop game that’s garnering some serious attention. Stainless steel is one of those materials that has more uses than we have fingers. And here are nine culinary spaces that will not only convince you, but they'll inspire you, too.

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The lovely Stockholm home of Ben Gorham, founder and owner of fragrance label Byredo.

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Solid walnut with bespoke stainless steel worktop

Ikea kitchen in Apartment, in a building from the late 50s in the city center of Tel-Aviv. Designed by Salty Architects.

In collaboration with the architect, they designed an L-shaped kitchen area. On one side, a custom-made lacquered wood cabinet conceals the fridge, the pantry, the oven and a service compartment with an unusual porthole door.

Roundhouse kitchens are made up of stunning details, from sinks to lighting, worktops to islands. View our gallery to find ideas to create your dream kitchen.

If you've been looking for a backsplash material that's stylish, easy to clean, and super modern, a stainless steel backsplash may be the answer.

Mistovia has made the most of a small space using maximalist touches — large planes of swirling veneer, bright, saturated color — to create a welcoming atmosphere that’s nowhere near overdone.