Certain materials are inherently timeless in a home kitchen. For instance, stainless steel pans will always be easy to cook with and clean, so their place is likely secure in the culinary canon.

Whether you're scouring the shelves for inexpensive cookware at Costco or searching for a bougie brand, chances are you want your pots, pans, and bakeware to be a stylish addition to your kitchen. One ...