An expert has said stainless steel is a fashion trend for kitchens, but people are more and more aware of trends due to magazines and television programmes.Director of the National Home Improvement Council Andrew Leech said fittings are crucial to those thinking about selling their house and kitchens are particularly important.Stainless steel is already a big fixture in kitchens, but people are more and more aware these days of the direction in which trends are going, he explained. This may suggest that people planning to sell up or those who like to keep their kitchens up to date should keep an eye on the latest trends for autumn.A wide range of stainless steel sinks are available at the moment. An Opal R2 from Astracast sinks combines a polished finish with a modern circular design, for example. It also features modern technology in the form of sound deadening spray, which eliminates sound resonance as well as insulates against heat loss.