When your home is ultra-modern Crisp metallic finishes are often associated with modern and even futuristic spaces, and for a cutting-edge minimalist kitchen, there are few better options for achieving such a clean, streamlined aesthetic. In this case, select all your other metals (faucet, handles, furniture) in similar stainless-steel tones to match your appliance finish and keep the whole design as sleek as possible. Note: Polished metal finishes look brighter but will show fingerprints more.