Versatile and long-lasting: Tips to incorporating stainless steel in your home
While the material gives off an industrial vibe, Song-Cho’s myriad options can add a sleek aesthetic to your kitchen and even your bedroom
With today’s busy work schedules and hectic routines, the simple fuss-free aesthetic has become a favourite for those who want a clean and neat home to return to, but don’t necessarily have the time to take care of it.
While recent trends have leaned towards the Japandi look, that same minimalist vibe can be achieved with more durability and less reliance on wood, which tends to need a little more TLC. Enter one of the heroes of design – stainless steel.
This unassuming material is ideal for the rooms in your home where hygiene and cleanliness are paramount – namely the kitchen and bedrooms. Song-Cho’s wide selection of kitchen and wardrobe systems come in handy here to help elevate both style and function in numerous ways.
Kitchen confidential
Even if you’re not an avid chef, it doesn’t mean your kitchen can’t look the part. Often associated with restaurant kitchens, stainless steel is increasingly being used in home kitchens for a polished, modern look. After all, the kitchen is not just a place for cooking, it can also double up as an area for entertaining.
A household name in stainless steel home systems and products, Song-Cho offers flexible modular designs that you can mix and match to suit your kitchen layout and lifestyle preferences.
Thanks to its neutral tone, stainless steel offers an ideal canvas for your kitchen design, whatever your theme may be. Livening up the room can be as easy as placing a bowl of lemons on the counter for a bright pop of yellow. Or pick a red stand mixer for a bold accent.
When it comes to function and durability, stainless steel fixtures and furnishings are a cut above the rest. As 304 stainless steel has a high nickel content, it is also particularly corrosion-resistant and, unlike wood, won’t be susceptible to a termite or mould problem. This means your kitchen will probably last longer and stay in better condition too.
For storage, Song-Cho's stainless steel drawer systems (below) increase general storage by up to 20 per cent and allow your items to be retrieved more easily - no more rummaging for out-of-reach pots and pans.
You can also choose from storage trolleys or corner units (below) to maximise the space in your kitchen.
A big concern for homeowners these days is the presence of formaldehyde in furnishings and carpentry. A pungent and flammable chemical used to treat wood, formaldehyde can be harmful at high concentrations, and may lead to respiratory problems.
Since stainless steel doesn’t need to be treated, it is formaldehyde-free, hygienic and easy to maintain, making it the perfect material for a space like the kitchen where food is prepared. You can also arrange for Song-Cho’s installation service, which can be done typically within a day, without noise or dust pollution in the process.
If you’re not ready to take the plunge and deck out your kitchen entirely in stainless steel, feel free to start small with just your sink, taps and countertops. Song-Cho's standalone kitchen sink is a great option that you can pair with a kitchen mixer like the SKCL 6061. For something more comprehensive, opt for cabinets and drawers in the material as well.
Bedroom secrets
Granted, the bedroom may not be the first place to come to mind when you think about stainless steel furnishings. But the underrated material is actually very suitable for your most personal space in the home.
Since this is the place where you come in to rest and recharge from the day’s hustle, having a neat space allows you to fully relax. For that to happen, efficient organisation is key and a customisable stainless steel wardrobe system helps keep everything clean and tidy.
Ever stood in front of your wardrobe lamenting having nothing to wear? Song-Cho’s stainless steel wardrobe designs allow for see-through panels so you know exactly what’s in your wardrobe without opening the doors. But even if you choose to open and close them multiple times, the soft-closing Blum hinges are designed to withstand 200,000 opening and closing cycles.
Whether you need more shelves for your bags or compartments for accessories, Song-Cho offers fully customisable layouts (below) in a variety of colours and finishes to keep everything organised. You can also locate items quickly with the smart LED lights that allow you to look into your wardrobe with ease, especially when your partner is asleep and you don’t want to turn the lights on.
Since stainless steel is free from formaldehyde and its associated health risks, your bedroom can be a hygienic environment. You won’t have to worry about mildew either, meaning you can safely store your leather bags, shoes and accessories with peace of mind.
The anti-corrosion, heat-resistant and anti-warping nature of stainless steel also means higher durability for your wardrobe system – a big plus when it comes to cost-savings and convenience for many years to come.
Visit Song-Cho showrooms for more information.