The Wall Street Journal recently ran an article entitled “After Stainless, Now What?,” which reported differing opinions among appliance manufacturers regarding whether stainless is still in style. This conversation and extensive research and development has resulted in an array of new finish options. Here are some of the finishes that manufacturers are confident we’ll see more of in the future:

• Black Glass. Wolf Appliance has a highly reflective sleek black glass on its new E series. The glass is inspired by the popularity of glass in architecture and black glass on flat-screen televisions and IPads.

• Slate. GE is hoping this metallic matte finish in muted gray will be as popular as grey clothing and home furnishings are. Consumer Reports wrote about GE’s appliance options in slate.

GE slate range image via Consuer Reports.

• Glossy White. Whirlpool Ice Collection has a glossy white option with a sleek, smooth surface that differs from the textured whites that were mainstream in the past.

Whirlpool Ice image via Whirlpool.

• Stainless Steel. Bosch strongly believes that stainless steel will continue to reign. LG Appliances agrees.

Image via Bosch.