Besides looking stylishly industrial, a stainless steel kitchen is easier to clean (thanks to its—duh!—stain-proof finish), more hygienic (since non-porous steel resists germs and bacteria), and has the added benefit of making a space appear bigger and brighter than it may actually be due to the reflective nature of the material. Here, some prime examples.

The renovated kitchen within this three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath condo at 100 UN Plaza (going for $3.4 million) has a suite of stainless steel appliances, including a Garland stove, Viking dishwasher, and Sub Zero refrigerator.

At 135 West 70^th Street, a four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath condo (on the market for $3.950 million) has an eat-in chef's kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, including a stainless steel pantry with an extra freezer drawer and wine cooler.

This two-bedroom, one-bath loft at 237 Lafayette Street, for rent at $10,000/month, includes an open kitchen with stainless steel Sub-Zero and Miele appliances.

A three-bedroom, three-bath condo at 42 Crosby Street (priced at $8.4 million) features a custom stainless steel kitchen courtesy of Italian brand, Boffi.

This duplex penthouse condo at 130 Beekman Street (listed at $3.650 million) has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and this sleek, custom-designed stainless steel kitchen.

Finally, a studio at 61 Eastern Parkway (on the market for $399,000) appears larger than its 453 square feet, thanks to light-reflecting, room-enhancing, stainless steel appliances, countertops, and backsplash.