# Chic Sturdy Countertop Appliances The Breville Black Stainless Steel Toaster is Stylish By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-toaster References: [amazon](http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0076JRVPK?tag=trenhunt0f-20) & [breville](http://breville.com) The Breville Black Stainless Steel Toaster looks great, but it's also designed for heavy usage; the quality exterior make it ready for families and more. With many of the major brands moving towards black stainless steel, this Breville toaster takes a much smaller approach. Other brands like Samsung and LG are producing appliances like stoves and refrigerators with the dark steel, which is being praised for a number of benefits. The Breville Black Stainless Steel Toaster, although indeed chic, is capable of providing ample usage. The sturdy construction, design-focused style and straight-forward settings make it ready for continued use without worrying it'll go out of style. The resilient exterior will help thwart fingerprints and smudges before they can stick. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Black Stainless Steel Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Development of other countertop appliances in black stainless steel to meet the demand of style-conscious consumers. - **Heavy-duty Stylish Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Creating durable and attractive countertop appliances that can withstand frequent use and complement modern kitchen aesthetics. - **Easy-to-clean Surfaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Designing countertop appliances with materials and finishes that resist fingerprints and smudges, reducing the need for constant cleaning. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Appliance:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Incorporating black stainless steel into a wider range of home appliances, such as stoves, refrigerators, and dishwashers, to create cohesive kitchen design. - **Kitchenware:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Developing a line of stylish and durable countertop appliances, including toasters, blenders, and coffee makers, to meet the growing demand for high-quality kitchenware. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Collaborating with appliance manufacturers to design countertop appliances that seamlessly blend with various interior design styles, enhancing overall kitchen aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bakery-Grade Countertop Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmuda-toaster-pro.md) - [Optic Sensor Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breville-eye-q-auto.md) - [Smart Customization Kitchen Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-smart-elite-2slice-toaster.md) - [Modern Aesthetic Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hay-sowden-toaster.md) - [Visualized Intelligent Toaster Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-simplitouch-xl.md) - [50s-Style Countertop Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smeg-toaster.md) - [Stainless Steel Cooking Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countertop-cooking-appliance.md) - [Precision Touchscreen-Enabled Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tineco-toasty-one.md) - [Stylish Countertop Air Fryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-couture-oven-with-air-fry.md)