Metal apron for the kitchen is still considered exotic. But with the right decision of the interior, it can become a highlight, and give the room a special style and elegance. In addition, it is really an exclusive option.
Some styles, such as high-tech or industrial, as well as loft, can be considered most suitable for the use of steel trim in the cooking zone. But designers believe that the steel apron is appropriate in a classic interior, and in some modern styles.
The main thing - to choose the materials surrounding the unusual material. The proximity of the metal to plastic, wood, plaster, brick wall trim and glass elements looks harmonious, especially if you add the kitchen with home appliances in the design of “stainless steel”.
The apron from steel can serve very long, without changing appearance and operational properties. At the same time its price is quite affordable.
Sometimes you can hear the opinion that the metal is too “cold” material, it will be uncomfortable in the kitchen trimmed with it. However, combining it with the warm texture of wood, decorative plaster or wallpaper of delicate colors, you can get a very pleasant, delicate interior.
A metal kitchen apron is an unconventional solution; if it is difficult to decide on it, use steel as an accent material and combine it with brick, tile, porcelain stoneware or even mosaic, and in this case only a small part of the apron can be made of steel.
Such aprons are usually made of stainless steel, which is the most affordable material. Copper or brass aprons look very good in country style interiors, Provence, but this material is much more expensive.
Steel apron can be glossy, and then it will reflect the surrounding objects. It can also be matte, as well as combine areas with different surfaces in one product.
Additionally, it is possible to strengthen the overhead decorative elements of metal or ceramic, apply a pattern or pattern.
Options
- The apron of steel can be made of stainless steel sheet. Cut a fragment of the desired size, and stick it to the base, which is usually used as moisture-resistant plywood or sheet chipboard. This composite “pie” is attached to the wall.
- Spread apron from stainless steel tiles of small size, or ceramic tiles, the surface of which is metallized. It looks more traditional, and it's easier to decide on such a finish.
- A metal apron for the kitchen can be made from small plates of metal by assembling them into a mosaic panel. Such a metal mosaic looks unusual and very advantageous. Instead of pieces of metal, you can take a ceramic mosaic with a metallized surface. Each element of the mosaic can be both smooth and embossed.
Steel apron needs constant care. It is very noticeable not only drips of moisture or fat stains, but also fingerprints.
You can get rid of daily cleaning by choosing a tile or metal plates with a patterned surface - on it the dirt is not as noticeable as on polished. In addition, many do not like the “specularity” of the metal, and the reflective properties of the surface with convex patterns are much smaller.
Apron made of steel will look even more spectacular if you use a special light. Spotlights, spotlights, aimed at a metal surface, will create a game of glare and bring a festive touch to the design of the kitchen.
In very small kitchens it is better to come to terms with the fact that steel requires careful care - the brilliance and mirror effect of stainless steel will help to visually enlarge the space.
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