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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2025 · 25 MIN

Stainless steel: the new interior design star?

from Round Table China · host China Plus

Move over, minimalism—there's a new aesthetic taking over Chinese homes, and it's steel cold. Dubbed “Prison-core,” the trend embraces stainless steel everything—walls, shelves, even furniture—channeling stark, industrial vibes straight out of a professional kitchen. Sleek, ultra-modern, and effortlessly low-maintenance, it's a hit with young urbanites. So why are millennials and Gen Z trading warm woods for cellblock chic? / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected] (18:46). On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Ding Heng

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