Stainless Steel kitchen appliances have been a popular trend for at least 25 years. Most of the kitchen projects we do here at REEF, Cape Cod's Home Builder have stainless appliances, but recently we have seen a move towards other colors. Black and white appliances are becoming popular again, and some manufacturers are even attempting finishes like aluminum, copper and oil rubbed bronze. Here is an article from MSN Real Estate that discusses these new trends. Some of these finishes might be a little wild for your taste, but the article does shed light on what the kitchens of the future will look like.
Here is the full article: Death of Stainless Appliances?