Stainless steel kitchens
We asked a simple question: what would a kitchen look like if nothing in it could rot, swell, rust or feed a termite? The answer was 304 food-grade stainless steel, used for everything: carcass, shelves, shutters and all.
Shutter finishBrushed Satin
Why we chose steel
Indian kitchens are hard on furniture. There's steam, spice, monsoon damp, hot tawas and the odd overflowing sink. Engineered wood slowly loses that fight. Steel never starts it. Here's what that means day to day.
Longevity isn't an upgrade we sell you. It comes with the material. 304 steel shrugs off rust, corrosion and daily knocks, and it wears in rather than wearing out. In twenty years it will still be standing straight.
Steel has no pores, so moisture, grease and bacteria have nowhere to soak in. It's the same reason hospital and restaurant kitchens are built from it.
No polishing, no re-lacquering, no laminate edges lifting. A damp cloth after cooking is the whole maintenance plan.
The usual worry with metal furniture is the noise. Every Aureate shutter is lined with damping pads and closes on soft-close hardware, so you hear a soft thud, not a tin drum. Try it.
Tap to hear a drawer close (sound on)
Steel can be recycled endlessly with no loss in quality, and a kitchen that lasts decades means far fewer refits sent to landfill. No trees go into it and no formaldehyde-based glues either.
Inside 304
304 is an austenitic stainless steel, about 18% chromium and 8% nickel. The chromium reacts with air to form an invisible oxide film just a few atoms thick. Scratch it and the film re-forms within moments. That's why it doesn't rust, stain or flake.
The stress test
Pick a hazard and see how a typical engineered-wood cabinet copes next to an Aureate steel one. These are the conditions your kitchen will see every year.
Finishes
Underneath it's pure steel. On the outside it can be brushed, mirrored, PVD-coloured, textured or powder-coated in almost any RAL shade, so it suits a warm, lived-in home as well as it suits a chef's line.
Behind the doors
The interiors are steel too: baskets, racks, inserts and pull-outs designed around how Indian kitchens really work. Pick a fitting to see where it lives.
Care guide
That's honestly all it takes. Here's the full routine, and the few things to avoid.
Use a soft microfibre cloth with warm water and a drop of mild dish soap.
Wipe along the brush lines, not across them, for an even, streak-free finish.
Finish with a dry cloth so hard-water spots never get a chance to settle.
FAQ
Can't find yours? Ask a designer and we'll reply within a working day.
Yes. Carcasses, shelves, drawers, back panels and shutters are all fabricated from 304 food-grade stainless steel. There's no particle board, MDF or plywood hidden behind the doors.
Usually 6 to 8 weeks from the moment you approve the final design to the day we hand over a ready kitchen. Your designer will share a dated plan at sign-off.
Not with the right finish. Champagne and gunmetal PVD, textured sheets and powder-coated colours give a warm, residential look, and we pair them with stone worktops, wood accents and warm lighting.
Bare sheet metal is. Ours isn't. Each shutter is lined with damping pads and runs on soft-close hinges and channels, so drawers close with a quiet thud. Hear the difference.
Wipe with a soft cloth and mild soapy water, then dry. Skip steel wool, bleach and harsh scourers. See the care guide for the full 30-second routine.
Our stainless steel structures carry a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, and fittings are covered by their makers' warranties. Your designer will walk you through exactly what's covered.
You get a dedicated after-care contact for adjustments, hardware servicing and repairs. Reach us and we'll schedule a visit.
Completely. Layout, dimensions, internal fittings, finishes and handles are all designed around your space and how you cook. We also build stainless steel wardrobes and vanities.
Start here
Tell us about your space. A designer will get back to you within one working day to arrange a consultation, at the studio, online or at your home.