Café Appliance Finishes: Stainless Steel, Matte White, Matte Black and Platinum Glass
A guide to Café's four main finishes: where each is available, how to mix them and what to check before you choose.
- Café appliances we carry come in Stainless Steel, Matte Black, Matte White and Platinum Glass, depending on the category.
- Stainless Steel is the most common finish across our Café ranges, refrigerators, wall ovens and cooktops.
- Matte Black and Matte White appear on ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, hoods, wall ovens and microwaves.
- Platinum Glass appears on select ranges, refrigerators, wall ovens, dishwashers and microwaves.
- Café also sells handle and knob kits in finishes such as bronze and stainless steel.
Finish is what you see first and what you wipe down most. This guide covers Café's four main finishes, where each one is available, and how to coordinate them across a kitchen.
Browse the full Café collection or the Café kitchen packages to see finishes together, or start with the Café ranges.
What Each Café Finish Brings To The Kitchen
Stainless Steel is the classic choice, Matte Black reads bold and architectural, Matte White feels lighter and softer, and Platinum Glass adds a sleek, reflective surface. Because the finishes appear across categories, you can carry one finish through the whole kitchen or mix two on purpose.
In a multi-appliance kitchen, finish often matters as much as appliance type. A stainless refrigerator can anchor the room, while a Matte Black dishwasher or hood can recede or create contrast depending on your cabinetry.
Hardware changes the look too. According to the CDT858I6ZII product page, Café's curated hardware offerings include brushed, bronze, brushed black, brushed copper and brushed stainless, plus brushed brass and flat black. We carry handle kits such as the bronze dishwasher handle and the stainless steel dishwasher handle.
- Stainless Steel: classic and versatile, and the most common finish in our Café listings
- Matte Black: high contrast and modern
- Matte White: bright and clean
- Platinum Glass: a statement finish on select models
How To Choose Among Café Finishes, Step By Step
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Start With The Biggest Visual AnchorChoose the finish for the refrigerator or range first, since they usually shape the room visually. Stainless Steel is the simplest starting point; Matte Black or Platinum Glass changes the feel quickly.
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Decide Whether You Want One Finish Or A MixA single finish across all appliances feels clean and uniform. Mixing two finishes can look more custom, but it works best when one finish clearly leads and the other is used on purpose.
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Match The Finish To Your Cabinetry And HardwareStainless Steel pairs easily with most kitchens, Matte White can soften darker cabinetry, and Matte Black can sharpen a lighter room. If your cabinet hardware is already bold, a quieter appliance finish can keep the room balanced.
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Check Touch Points And CleaningHigh-touch areas such as refrigerator doors, handles and dishwasher panels are where fingerprints matter most. Check the fingerprint-resistance line on each product page; for example, the Platinum Glass CHE23DM5WS5 refrigerator lists it as No.
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Use Accent Appliances To Add ContrastSmaller appliances such as a microwave or hood are a good place to add contrast. That lets you keep the main appliances cohesive while still adding personality.
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Check The Appliance Categories You NeedCafé carries these finishes across ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, hoods, wall ovens and microwaves, but not every finish appears on every category. Narrow your choices by both finish and appliance type.
Our Picks By Finish
Our picks by budget
Matte Black Microwave: Cafe CVM517P3RD1 Over-The-Range Microwave
Cafe CVM517P3RD1 30 inch Convection Over-The-Range Microwave with 1.7 Cu. Ft. Capacity, 950 Cooking Watts, 300 CFM and Air Fry (Matte Black)
If you want to introduce Café's Matte Black look without committing the whole kitchen to a dark finish, this microwave is an easy place to start. Its 30-inch over-the-range format keeps the profile familiar, and the Matte Black color gives it a more tailored look than a standard stainless option. It lists convection, Air Fry and Sensor Cook, plus 300 CFM of convertible venting. Because the finish sits on a smaller surface than a refrigerator or range, it is a lower-commitment way to see how Matte Black works in your space.
- Adds a Matte Black accent without dominating the room
- Lists convection and Air Fry
- Over-the-range format keeps the layout simple
- 300 CFM convertible venting
- Smaller statement than a refrigerator or range
- Over-the-range placement may not fit every venting plan
Matte Black Dishwasher: Cafe CDT858P3VD1 Fully Integrated Dishwasher
This dishwasher carries Matte Black into the cleanup zone. The fully integrated design helps it blend with surrounding cabinetry, and the Matte Black color adds a coordinated look when you want the appliance package to feel deliberate. It lists 16 place settings, Ultra Wash Top Rack, Dual Convection Ultra Dry, a third rack, sanitize and Wi-Fi.
- Carries Matte Black into the cleanup zone
- Fully integrated look
- Third rack and sanitize
- Wi-Fi listed
- Less visible than a range or refrigerator as a design statement
- Matte Black may not match every handle or cabinet tone
Stainless Steel Refrigerator: Cafe CWE23SP2MS1 French Door Refrigerator
Stainless Steel is the easiest finish to coordinate with other appliances, and this counter-depth French door refrigerator shows why it works as a kitchen anchor. At 23.1 cu. ft. it brings everyday capacity, and the internal water dispenser keeps the door face clean. It also lists WiFi Connect, a factory-installed ice maker and Showcase LED lighting.
- Easy to coordinate across a full kitchen
- Classic look that works with many cabinet styles
- Counter-depth design (31 1/4 inches deep)
- Internal water dispenser
- Less distinctive than Matte Black or Platinum Glass
- A large stainless appliance can dominate a smaller kitchen
Platinum Glass Refrigerator: Cafe CHE23DM5WS5 Quad-Door Refrigerator
Platinum Glass is the most distinctive finish in this guide, and this refrigerator is the clearest example. It is a 22.9 cu. ft. counter-depth quad-door model with a fully convertible zone, a Dual-Dispense AutoFill Pitcher and an internal water dispenser. It lists Wi-Fi with Alexa and Google Assistant support. Its product page lists Fingerprint Resistant as No, so plan for regular wipe-downs.
- Statement finish for a design-forward kitchen
- Fully convertible zone
- Wi-Fi with Alexa and Google Assistant support
- Dual-Dispense AutoFill Pitcher
- Product page lists Fingerprint Resistant as No
- Bolder look than Stainless Steel or matte finishes
Finish Picks Side By Side
Matte Black microwave | Matte Black dishwasher | Stainless Steel refrigerator | Platinum Glass refrigerator | |
| Model | CVM517P3RD1 | CDT858P3VD1 | CWE23SP2MS1 | CHE23DM5WS5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,043 | $1,143 | $3,413 | $4,763 |
| Finish | Matte Black | Matte Black | Stainless Steel | Platinum Glass |
| Category | Microwave | Dishwasher | Refrigerator | Refrigerator |
| Style | Over the Range | Fully Integrated | French Door | Quad Door |
| Width | 29 7/8" | 23 3/4" | 35 3/4" | 35 5/8" |
| Height | 16 5/16" | 34" | 69 7/8" | 69 7/8" |
| Wi-Fi | Not listed |  | | |
| View | View | View | View |
Café Finishes: Pros And Cons
- Four finishes, plus handle and knob options, give you more flexibility than a single-color lineup.
- Stainless Steel is easy to pair with other brands or future updates.
- Matte Black and Matte White offer a softer, more custom feel than glossy surfaces.
- Platinum Glass adds a design-forward feature appliance.
- Not every finish is available in every category or size, so check the product page.
- Mixing too many finishes can make the kitchen feel less cohesive.
- A bold finish may overpower a smaller kitchen if it is used on every major appliance.
- Some Platinum Glass models list Fingerprint Resistant as No.
How To Coordinate Café Finishes Across Appliances
The simplest way to coordinate Cafe appliance finishes is to choose one dominant finish and use the others as accents. For example, stainless steel can carry the refrigerator and wall oven, while matte black works well on the hood or dishwasher for contrast.
If you want a more unified look, keep the finish consistent across the biggest visual anchors first: refrigerator, range and wall oven. Compare Café refrigerators and Café wall ovens, then decide whether the microwave, dishwasher or hood should blend in or stand out.
For a more custom kitchen, platinum glass or matte white can be used to soften the overall palette. That approach works especially well when your cabinets or countertops are visually busy and you want the appliances to feel deliberate, not heavy.
- Use one finish as the anchor and repeat it on the largest appliances.
- Mix finishes intentionally, not randomly—two finishes is often enough.
- Let the refrigerator and range set the tone, then coordinate smaller appliances around them.
Do Café Finishes Show Fingerprints And Wear?
Any finish needs cleaning, but how smudges show varies with lighting and traffic. Product pages are the best guide: the Platinum Glass CHE23DM5WS5 refrigerator and CTS70DM2ZS5 wall oven both list Fingerprint Resistant as No. Our luxury appliance finish care guide covers cleaning.
Matte Black and Matte White surfaces have a softer visual texture than glossy finishes, though handprints and cooking residue can still show depending on lighting and how often the surface is touched.
Platinum Glass has a sleek, reflective look that makes the appliance feel special. If you want a finish that stays visually calm in a bright kitchen, a matte finish may feel more relaxed day to day.
- Check the Fingerprint Resistant line on each product page
- Matte finishes read calmer in bright light
- Platinum Glass has a reflective, polished look
Café Finishes By Appliance Category
Café spreads its finishes across the major categories, so you can keep one tone consistent through the room. Ranges come in Stainless Steel, Matte Black, Matte White and Platinum Glass, across gas, dual fuel, induction and electric models.
Refrigerators come in Stainless Steel, Matte Black, Matte White and Platinum Glass. Wall ovens come in the same four finishes.
Dishwashers come in Stainless Steel, Matte Black, Matte White, Platinum Glass and a panel-ready version. Range hoods come in Stainless Steel, Matte Black and Matte White.
- Ranges: Stainless Steel, Matte Black, Matte White, Platinum Glass
- Refrigerators: Stainless Steel, Matte Black, Matte White, Platinum Glass
- Dishwashers: Stainless Steel, Matte Black, Matte White, Platinum Glass, panel ready
- Wall ovens: Stainless Steel, Matte Black, Matte White, Platinum Glass
- Range hoods: Stainless Steel, Matte Black, Matte White
- Microwaves: Stainless Steel, Matte Black, Matte White, Platinum Glass
Shop Café appliances and coordinate your kitchen with the finish that fits your style.
Shop CaféFrequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions
What finishes do Café appliances come in?
The Café appliances we carry come in Stainless Steel, Matte Black, Matte White and Platinum Glass, depending on category. Panel-ready dishwashers and handle and knob kits are also available.
Which Cafe finish is easiest to coordinate with other appliances?
Stainless steel is the easiest to coordinate because it works with most cabinet colors, counters and hardware choices. It also pairs well with both matte black and matte white if you want to mix finishes in the same kitchen.
Do Matte Black Café appliances show fingerprints?
Matte Black has a softer, less reflective look than glossy finishes, but it can still show smudges and residue. Check the fingerprint-resistance line on the product page for the exact model.
Is Platinum Glass only for refrigerators?
No. Platinum Glass appears on select ranges, refrigerators, wall ovens, dishwashers and microwaves, such as the CHS90XM2NS5 induction range and the CTS70DM2ZS5 wall oven.
How do I make mixed Cafe finishes look intentional?
Start by repeating one finish on your largest appliances, then use a second finish as an accent on a hood, dishwasher or microwave. Keeping the finish palette limited helps the kitchen feel designed instead of mismatched.