Bluegoat Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Is this the end of a 25 year run for stainless? It really wouldn't surprise me. Originally the stainless stoves became popular when people were wanting to have professional grade stoves at home. Then they weren't really ideal for home use so they started making professional grade stoves with extra insulation and smaller for homes. Now the stainless products aren't stainless at all in many cases and don't particularly represent good quality - the cutting edge fashion people who first had stainless are likely to be interested in something new now that it is ubiquitous and eventually the mass marketers and decorating shows catch up a few years later. Not sure if I should tell my mother who just got a stainless stove after years of holding out, mostly because they didn't have what she wanted in white. I am holding on to my '80's almond fridge until I can afford to replace it with this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Is this the end of a 25 year run for stainless? I am holding on to my '80's almond fridge until I can afford to replace it with this: Is it really pink? :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 As long as you don't have to defrost it. Do those come in pastel yellow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Ha, my parents bought their first house when I was nine (1974) and it had a pink fridge and a pink wall oven. I was fascinated :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I love the pink. I wouldn't want to own it, but it makes me smile. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 :D Our first fridge was hot pink. It didn't work worth a dime, but it was cute..lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Oh good. I hope stainless steel is going away. I never liked it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I like stainless and white. I don't really think it is going out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I love the pink. I wouldn't want to own it, but it makes me smile. :) Me too! Actually, it looks like my dad's gas fridge. But, you know, pink. I love the old, locking handle ones... Not so safe in a junk yard, but they're nifty in the kitchen! (I will totally be keeping my stainless, by the way.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I don't think stainless is a done deal yet. It looks high end, sleek, and modern. People still see it as updated, not dated. It's still hot in the real estate world. I personally think it's got another 10 years or so. The design world still seems to be in love with high end stainless. I like the colorful fridge--I've seen a turquoise one. I think they are cute and cottagy. But, gee, when reselling if potential buyers balk at a brightly painted wall, can imagine the screeching that will occur over a bright appliance? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Love that fridge! It is exactly my style! I would totally get it too...if DH didn't mind. :tongue_smilie: But he would. :glare: He would be fine with the same fridge in butter yellow though (well, begrudgingly fine, but that works for me ;)). So I am dreaming of that one. I want a white cottage kitchen with vintage style appliances and pastel accessories. I've got the pastel accessories. Just waiting on the lotto winnings... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I love stainless. My stove is black, and looks like a hunk of cheap plastic to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Is this the end of a 25 year run for stainless? It really wouldn't surprise me. Originally the stainless stoves became popular when people were wanting to have professional grade stoves at home. Then they weren't really ideal for home use so they started making professional grade stoves with extra insulation and smaller for homes. Now the stainless products aren't stainless at all in many cases and don't particularly represent good quality - the cutting edge fashion people who first had stainless are likely to be interested in something new now that it is ubiquitous and eventually the mass marketers and decorating shows catch up a few years later. Not sure if I should tell my mother who just got a stainless stove after years of holding out, mostly because they didn't have what she wanted in white. I am holding on to my '80's almond fridge until I can afford to replace it with this: LOVE that refrigerator! I seriously considered the antique style appliances in red but decided against them. We have all stainless now (LOVE them!) and while I expect our stove to be the last stove we will need to buy, we decided against the enamel finish because I didn't want to be married to one color theme for the rest of my life. White and almond don't go in my kitchen AT ALL, and is what we had initially before getting black. I loved the black but it was too much work! I definitely prefer stainless. It's ok if it becomes outdated because I tend to do what I want and what is not popular or trendy anyway.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I am not a fan of stainless (and how everyone these days just has to have it), but I agree it looks sharp. However, I think it looks sharp in the way that avocado green and harvest gold looked great back in the day. :tongue_smilie: I'm not a fan of black at all, but then I like light, bright kitchens. I also abhor counters and appliances with colors that make it difficult to see a mess. (I want to know if my kitchen needs cleaning!) In the absence of my coveted vintage pastel appliances, I prefer white, which will never go out of style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Btw, that refrigerator looks like the line I was looking at last year. Yes, they come in a huge selection of colors. Mt Blue Star stove had so many color selections that I was intimidated. I almost got red enamel. :001_smile: i am glad I went with stainless. Black appliances with my stove would still work beautifully as the knobs and top are all black. Cast iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningmom80 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I love that! Stainless is boring, IMO. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I don't care for stainless. It shows every single mark and fingerprint. I have a white fridge and black stove/oven. It wasn't by design, it just worked out that way. Black also shows a lot of marks. As long as they don't bring back avocado and harvest gold, I'll be happy. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 Yes, the fridges come in a variety of pastel colours! My dh is also not keen. I did recently though find a version that has a built in kegging system. I think he is more interested in that. As far as resale - you know, I have very mixed feelings. I am not going to live in a colourless neutral house just for good resale value, I think I live there and I should enjoy it. I also think though that people have been kind of hypnotized by design shows - which very often have pretty second-rate design. THey are convinced they have to have stainless and grainite because someone told them so, but often it even looks bad in the featured tv homes. I'm also not convinced that making a home to appeal to the most people by being as bland as possible is the best approach, especially if everyone is doing the same thing. Not everyone wants bland. My house is a very typical mid-century home and still has things like the original kitchen - my plan if I need to sell is to promote it that way. People who like mid-century design like colour and those are the people who would like to buy my house. I have to say I don't think stainless looks high end unless you have actually bought high end appliances. A lot of it actually looks pretty chintzy, almost like the "stainless" layer has been pressed on with some sort of glue, and then unless you are vigilant they get covered in finger and dog nose prints. (And I have noticed some kids seem to like licking them the way they do with mirrors. Why do children lick mirrors?) Not much like a really nice heavy duty stainless gas stove that a serious chef would want. Those look high end and I doubt will ever go out of style - they are classic like an Aga. But a stainless stove or fridge that otherwise looks like any other colour of average appliance that will last 10 years - meh. I suspect in 50 years we'll say they are so turn of the century. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 If that "Slate" finish is smudge resistant, I'll be looking at it when it is time to replace appliances. It is really pretty, IMHO. I've never been keen about the price tag or smudginess of stainless. I have a couple stainless appliances in our home that were here when we bought it 4 years ago, but I doubt I'd have bought them myself. The slate, though, looks really pretty, IMHO. I hope it is still around when something in my kitchen breaks, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 ...we decided against the enamel finish because I didn't want to be married to one color theme for the rest of my life. I am not a fan of stainless (and how everyone these days just has to have it), but I agree it looks sharp. However, I think it looks sharp in the way that avocado green and harvest gold looked great back in the day. :tongue_smilie: I'm not a fan of black at all, but then I like light, bright kitchens. I also abhor counters and appliances with colors that make it difficult to see a mess. (I want to know if my kitchen needs cleaning!) In the absence of my coveted vintage pastel appliances, I prefer white, which will never go out of style. :iagree::iagree: Unless, of course, I have the (never gonna happen) opportunity to get an AGA. In which case it's blue for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 I don't care for stainless. It shows every single mark and fingerprint. I have a white fridge and black stove/oven. It wasn't by design, it just worked out that way. Black also shows a lot of marks. As long as they don't bring back avocado and harvest gold, I'll be happy. :lol: You know, I think avacado and harvest gold can be cute, but they require some careful decorating. I quite like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I'd believe that black is the new stainless. I've been in several newly remodeled kitchens that had black appliances rather than stainless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizaG Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 (edited) I have to say I don't think stainless looks high end unless you have actually bought high end appliances. A lot of it actually looks pretty chintzy, almost like the "stainless" layer has been pressed on with some sort of glue :iagree: I just ran into this while shopping for a mini refrigerator. It was strange to see Danby (or similar brand) fridges in a "stainless steel" finish. They looked exceptionally cheesy to me. The white ones looked, well, like basic dorm fridges. Which is fine, because that's what they are. To me, there's nothing less "high end" than putting on a veneer and trying to be something you're not. Whether we're talking about an appliance, or an appliance shopper, it shows a lack of integrity. And in both cases, they're probably going to look pretty dismal when the finish starts peeling off. Edited September 7, 2012 by Eleanor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 You know, I think avacado and harvest gold can be cute, but they require some careful decorating. I quite like this: Oh, that is lovely. In that setting, it looks more like celadon green. I'll bet it's exactly the same as my grandmother's avocado, though. Just a very different presentation (for instance, not surrounding it with 300 cans of cat food probably makes a difference :)). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 :iagree: I just ran into this while shopping for a mini refrigerator. It was strange to see Danby (or similar brand) fridges in a "stainless steel" finish. They looked exceptionally cheesy to me. The white ones looked, well, like basic dorm fridges. Which is fine, because that's what they are. To me, there's nothing less "high end" than putting on a veneer and trying to be something you're not. Whether we're talking about an appliance, or an appliance shopper, it shows a lack of integrity. And in both cases, they're probably going to look pretty dismal when the finish starts peeling off. Yeah, in general that is how I feel about fake finishes. When they try and imitate the real thing, they rarely look luxurious, they tend to look cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 No, no. THIS is avocado. The one above looks more like something that would have been in a 50's kitchen, not a 70's kitchen. Avocado is very 1970's. ETA: Sorry the image is so big. I couldn't edit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Noooooo!!!! I hope not anyway. :) (BTW, your pink fridge there is cute) I want one of those massive refrigerators with the double doors and the freezer on the bottom in stainless. Sigh.... I like stainless and black. I hate white appliances. :) (Which is currently what I have. :rolleyes: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I hope so, I was never a fan of stainless. My rentals over the past 10 years have all had stainless or "stainless like" appliances and I hate trying to keep them clean. Even with special cleaners made for stainless my stove/oven always looks smeary and smudged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatA Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Oh, that is lovely. In that setting, it looks more like celadon green. I'll bet it's exactly the same as my grandmother's avocado, though. Just a very different presentation (for instance, not surrounding it with 300 cans of cat food probably makes a difference :)). :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 No, no. THIS is avocado. The one above looks more like something that would have been in a 50's kitchen, not a 70's kitchen. Avocado is very 1970's. ETA: Sorry the image is so big. I couldn't edit it. This kitchen well represents all options - stainless, white, black and color. I think cabinetry type affects what suits as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 We seem to be switching to stainless one appliance at a time. First the dishwasher, then the washer/dryer, then the refrigerator. The big surprise for me was that the front of the fridge is not magnetic. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I have to admit, I never liked it and thought it would pass fast, but I'm surprised HOW fast it's passed. We stick with black. And I think white is timeless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 :iagree::iagree: Unless, of course, I have the (never gonna happen) opportunity to get an AGA. In which case it's blue for me! Well, thanks to this link, I've requested literature for the Aga products. Maybe I'll win the lotto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokotg Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Our (black; all the appliances were black) fridge died midway through selling our old house. We replaced it with a new one with a stainless front and black sides. I was AMAZED at how much everyone who looked at the house LOVED that blasted refrigerator. It was ridiculous. The people we finally sold it to wanted us to leave it (it wasn't technically included, but mostly because we were hoping to use it for extra leverage for counter offering; I didn't want to move it) and we used it to justify an extra $2000 in the sale price....for a refrigerator we paid $1000 for. I think there must be some kind of mind altering drug that they put in stainless steel. So its time has not yet passed in metro Atlanta, at least....but I don't think the outer suburbs of Atlanta are necessarily on the cutting edge of home decor trends :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Reported. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I have to admit, I never liked it and thought it would pass fast, but I'm surprised HOW fast it's passed. We stick with black. And I think white is timeless. :iagree: But we went with white. Appliances are too expensive IMO to change out based on fashion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Oh good. I hope stainless steel is going away. I never liked it. :) :iagree: I just got rid of my stainless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Ha, my parents bought their first house when I was nine (1974) and it had a pink fridge and a pink wall oven. I was fascinated :lol: My parents bought a house in the 80s with a turquoise frig and wall oven! I am not a fan of stainless, or fake stainless, stuff either. I usually get white instead. I don't own my home, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 This kitchen well represents all options - stainless, white, black and color. I think cabinetry type affects what suits as well. Who would get one of each color? The stainless hood is funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I don't like stainless appliances, and I do not like dark kitchens. I like a bright kitchen with white or light colored cabinets and light appliances. And, I like a lot of light when I work in a kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyerin Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I hate my stainless appliances. But honestly, they're hardly even stainless. Mostly plastic fakey stainless and total crap. Parts break off, etc. :glare: I'm not a fan of the coices the previous owner of this house made on appliances. Her granite choices, however, are gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Oh good. I hope stainless steel is going away. I never liked it. :) :iagree: I have white appliances, but I have to clean a lot of stainless. For an OCD girl like me stainless is a bad, bad thing. :tongue_smilie: OP, I like the pink. I'm a 50's girl at heart and that fridge is simply gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 25 year run?! When my aunt built her house in 1955, she had all stainless appliances. Her kitchen never looked out-dated, and those appliances lasted for *many* years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrystal Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 If you really have a frig from the 80s the saving on your power bill may be enough to help push you into the pink. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I love our stainless stuff. We have an industrial sort of gas stove that is so easy to keep clean because of the stainless, and a huge fridge/freezer set - also - much easier to keep clean. Our dishwasher has the fake stainless on the front, and that looks far worse. The almond/white stuff we've had before NEVER looked all that great and I was always using Magic Erasers on them trying to get the smears out of the texture on the handles..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Oh good. I hope stainless steel is going away. I never liked it. :) :iagree:When we purchased appliances for our kitchen I chose black. Dh likes stainless but I put my foot down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I don't like stainless appliances, and I do not like dark kitchens. I like a bright kitchen with white or light colored cabinets and light appliances. And, I like a lot of light when I work in a kitchen. :iagree: I do not like the look of stainless at all. To me, it just seems cold and industrial. I have to have a light, bright kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Oh good. I hope stainless steel is going away. I never liked it. :) Me neither. What's the point of having a fridge that you can't stick magnets to? That's the place of highest honor for art work and good projects! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I'm with Mom. I want white appliances and it is hard to find what I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armymomma Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 My Dh is a pathologist and too much stainless steel in the kitchen reminds him of the morgue. He is fun to house shop with..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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