Stainless Steel Kitchen: Cabinets, design, & inspiration ideas
Song-Cho carries stainless steel kitchen systems too
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When designing your new kitchen and contemplating cabinetry solutions, material is an important consideration apart from the layout.
Stainless steel kitchens are preferred by professional chefs and restaurants, but did you know that having one in your home is also beneficial for you and your family? If durability and hygiene are priorities when it comes to your kitchen and bathroom design, then you should definitely consider stainless steel furnishings and fittings.
Not only is it easy to maintain, stainless steel kitchens give a cool, industrial vibe to a home, too.
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- Stainless Steel Kitchen Inspo
- How to Clean Stainless Steel Kitchens?
- Principia by Arclinea
- Song Cho Stainless Steel Kitchen
5 Stainless Steel Kitchen Inspiration Ideas
Check out how these modern homes have incorporated the material in their kitchens.
How to Clean Stainless Steel Kitchens?
The best way to clean stainless steel and maintain that brushed finish is to wipe or scrub with the grain, instead of in circular motions.
Avoid Chlorine Detergents & Colour Dyes
The choice of cleaning tools and chemicals is important to maintain your appliance’s lustre. Never use anything containing chlorine or hydrochloric acid – that includes not using your kitchen sink to rinse your hair for those DIY hair-dye jobs!
Avoid Cast Irons
Avoid placing cast-iron pots and pans on them for long. These can cause corrosion and, eventually, rust spots to develop.
Use Vinegar & Baking Soda
Rinse your sink well after each use, rubbing it with a wet cloth or paper towel. Once a week, rub a paste made from white vinegar and baking soda all over the sink for a good clean.
Rinse & Dry Immediately
For your backsplash and fridge, remove streaks and fingerprints using dishwashing detergent and warm water applied to a microfibre cloth, and rub with the grain. Rinse and dry the surfaces immediately.
Have some mineral or baby oil handy to buff away the occasional streak or fingerprint. To do this, apply a small amount of oil, leave it for a few minutes, then wipe it away with a kitchen paper towel.
Principia by Arclinea
In high-end kitchens, it's not all about the looks. Take Principia by Arclinea for instance; it features useful deep drawers with customisable organisers, allwood larders, and peninsula tables.
The wooden door handles, as well as base units, feature Principia PVD steel - an essential material in Arclinea’s designs, as it is durable and hygienic.
Chosen for their sophistication and endurance, these materials create a warm ambience in this culinary workspace. A suspended base gives the illusion of space and makes way for ambient lighting, too.
The designer of Principia understands the kitchen beyond its functionality. “It’s how we move inside it and relate to it – it’s emotional,” he says.
He pairs the refined – think smooth, bronze-finished stainless steel and thick white marble – with the rough, as seen in the woodgrain on Principia’s worktops and cabinetry.
Principia by Arclinea is available at Unique Kitchen Fusion, #01-02 Winsland House II, 163 Penang Road, Tel: 6332-3122.
Song-Cho Stainless Steel Kitchens
Song-Cho, a specialist in stainless steel kitchens, offers a material that is highly durable, long lasting and eco-friendly.
The well-established brand uses 304-grade stainless steel for the cabinetry (interior and selected exterior), including the countertop, drawers and doors (for various kitchen systems). What’s great is that they come in customisable modular designs.
Installation is quick, and can be done with minimum hassle and noise pollution.
The stainless steel material is available in different colours too, which complement both classic and modern kitchen designs. This is perfect for home owners who want to add a touch of warmth and soften the appearance of their contemporary kitchen.
Prices of Song Cho's stainless steel kitchens range approximately $9,800 for a 4-room BTO kitchen.
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Stainless Steel Kitchen Benefits
Once largely found in commercial kitchens, stainless steel has gained popularity with ardent home cooks in recent times. A stainless steel kitchen offers numerous benefits. This is good news for cooking enthusiasts who happen to have wet outdoor kitchens too.
Song-Cho’s top quality stainless steel kitchen system is light, durable and will not get damaged easily. Compared to standard wood materials, stainless steel is made to last for many years to come.
Stain & Corrosion-Free
As stainless steel is highly resistant and non-porous, any substances or liquids will not penetrate through its surface. Stainless steel kitchen cabinets are corrosion-, water-, odour-, and mold-resistant, a perfect material where food preparation is done every day.
The smooth, seamless metal edge also won’t warp. Concerned that putting heavy pans and pots directly onto the counter will damage the surface?
With stainless steel kitchen systems, you can put down all of your heavy-duty pans and pots without having to worry about ruining the surface. It is also fire-resistant compared to wooden surfaces.
Neat & Spacious Looking
Pictures here is Song-Cho’s Japanese-made Centro and Stedia kitchen systems that are modular and customisable.
Stainless steel kitchens often come with a wide range of finishes, designs and configurations for you to mix and match. You don't always have to go all stainless steel.
The versatile and functional design helps to streamline the look of your kitchen, making the area look open and uncluttered.
Easy to Clean
These days, hygiene is utmost important for everyone. Stainless steel does not retain moisture and will not become a breeding ground for germs and bacteria. Without synthetic surface polish or varnish, this sturdy surface is ideal for all your food preps.
Those who spend a lot of time in the kitchen will undeniably love the ease of maintenance. Cleaning is a breeze when it comes to the hygienic stainless steel surface. The unique embossed design means there’s no concerns about water marks or unsightly stains. A wet cloth with some mild detergent will keep your kitchen clean and bright at all times.
Sleek Professional Design
Serious cooks who have a collection of high-end appliances and tableware will love the amazing storage space that stainless steel kitchen systems can offer.
Modern home owners will also appreciate the flexible modular chic design. There are various cabinet configurations and modules available to suit every need. You can even be your own designer by mixing and matching the modules to satisfy your kitchen requirements. Simply transform your kitchen into your dream space with your own customised designs.
Compared to wooden cabinets, there’s less drilling and faster installation as the cabinets are delivered in whole. Furthermore, the fixtures can be fitted with BLUM soft-closing system, enhancing your kitchen experience.
Song Cho Stainless Steel Kitchen
Song Cho Japanese kitchen system: Made to order in Japan presents a stainless steel structure and drawer base, woven with an elegant flair. However, you can have also a choice of stainless steel or quartz, etc. countertops.
Song-Kitchen system: Song-Cho’s in-house brand dedicated to creating customised stainless steel, 100 per cent wood-free kitchen cabinets. In addition, the Song-Kitchen system is also resistant to termite infestations, providing you ease of mine when designing your home. Song-Kitchen offers home cooks a comfortable, safe and zero-formaldehyde kitchen space.
Both these kitchen systems can be installed with an integrated one-piece seamless sink or stand-alone sink. If you choose the stainless steel countertops, there are no edges between the sink and the counter.
Built to last, the sink’s design (for the Japanese system) is embossed with e-coat surface finish to make cleaning fuss-free. You can also take your pick from standard sink to award-winning stream flow sink; with a variety of sizes to choose from.
Stainless Steel Kitchen Tap
A stainless steel faucet with pull-out hose helps to channel water to where you need it most. Your sink would not be complete without the right faucet.
Choose a flexible one such as the Japanese-made KM6061EC-4 that comes with a pull-out hose to help you to easily reach the far corners of your sink. Toggle between a shower or straight water flow seamlessly with a touch of the lever on the faucet head.
Stainless Steel Kitchen Sinks
Pictured above is Song Cho's Centro C style kitchen sink.
Available in two depths, 185mm or 235mm, the Centro C style kitchen sink’s functional design makes dish-washing a more pleasant chore. Built with a support side plate to hold your dishes while you wash in the sink, the stainless steel is embossed with e-coat surface finish is stain-resistant and easier to clean.
The sink is also designed with a gentle incline that leads the flow of water to run to the outer edge, carrying food debris to the concealed drainer, eliminating the problem of scattered food debris all over the sink.
You can choose to have the concealed drainer either on the left- or right-hand side of the sink, and vibration noises caused by the sink and water are minimised thanks to its built-in vibration control.
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Thanks to the durability of the stainless steel material, ease of maintenance and enormous storage, Song-Cho’s kitchen system is a more cost-efficient and budget-friendly choice in the long term.
Find out more from Song-Cho’s kitchen specialists at the showroom, which is open daily from 10am to 7pm. Do bring along your kitchen floorplan to help them better appreciate your design requirements.
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Song-Cho has five showrooms with their Kitchen Design Hub located at 37 Jalan Pemimpin, Mapex #01-09.