Metal apron for the kitchen: features, photos

Some styles, such as hi-tech or industrial, as well as loft, can be considered the most suitable for applying a steel finish to the cooking area. But the designers believe that the steel apron is appropriate both in the classic interior and in some modern styles.

The main thing is to choose the right materials surrounding the unusual material. The juxtaposition of metal with plastic, wood, plaster, brick wall decoration and glass elements looks harmonious, especially if the kitchen is supplemented with stainless steel appliances.

A steel apron can serve for a very long time without changing its appearance and performance. Moreover, its price is quite affordable.

Sometimes you can hear the opinion that metal is too “cold” material, it will be uncomfortable in a kitchen decorated with it. However, combining it with the warm texture of wood, decorative plaster or wallpaper in delicate colors, you can get a very pleasant, delicate interior.

A metal apron for the kitchen is a rather 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 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.

A steel apron can be glossy, and then surrounding objects will be reflected in it. It can also be matte, as well as combine areas with different surfaces in one product.

Additionally, you can strengthen overhead decorative elements made of metal or ceramics on it, apply a pattern or drawing.

Variants

• A steel apron can be made from a stainless steel sheet. A fragment of the required size is cut out and glued to the base, which is usually moisture-resistant plywood or a chipboard sheet. This composite “cake” is attached to the wall.
• An apron is laid out from small stainless steel tiles, or from ceramic tiles, the surface of which is metallized. It looks more traditional, and it is easier to decide on such a finish.
• A metal apron for the kitchen can be made from small metal plates by collecting them in 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 mosaic element can be either smooth or embossed.

The steel apron needs constant maintenance. It is very noticeable not only drips of moisture or grease stains, but also fingerprints.

You can get rid of daily cleaning by choosing tiles or metal plates with a patterned surface - dirt on it is not as noticeable as on polished one. In addition, many people do not like the “specularity” of the metal, and the reflective properties of the surface with convex patterns are much less.

A steel apron will look even more impressive if you use special lighting.Spotlights, spotlights aimed at a metal surface will create a play of glare and add 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 shine and mirror effect of stainless steel will help to visually increase the space.