This stainless-steel kitchen by Sleek Kitchens can take the heat

There is a particular kind of chaos that belongs only to a kitchen—the pressure cooker is hissing, the tadka is smoking, steam has settled on the cabinets and there is water around the sink. And yet, through all of this, the kitchen is expected to remain clean, composed and preferably looking as though it is untouched—which is why the materials you choose for a kitchen deserve a lot more thought.

We have trusted stainless steel in our kitchens for years—plates, spice boxes, dabbas and cooking vessels, mostly because it doesn’t distort with moisture, does not demand delicate handling and can take all the heat. Sleek Kitchens from the house of Asian Paints brings this ease and familiarity into the cabinetry with its SS304 stainless steel kitchens recently launched at Design Democracy, Hyderabad. The material is resistant to rust, corrosion, weathering, heat and moisture, while the cabinets are also termite-free, waterproof and fireproof. In other words, it is perfect for Indian kitchens.

But there is one question that comes to mind almost immediately: will a stainless-steel kitchen make your home feel like a restaurant kitchen? That cold, clinical shine and the sound of metallic clatter—it is not exactly the atmosphere most of us are looking for while making chai on a quiet Sunday morning. Thankfully, here the steel is really the skeleton, and not the entire personality of the kitchen. Sleek offers 120+ laminates, 35+ acrylic finishes and over 100 painted glass options, along with designer routed shutters. Which means you can have the strength of a wood-free stainless-steel body without compromising on the design, looks and functionality.