Dear Little Lost Princess in Iowa, I'm a big fan of brushed stainless steel and chrome in a kitchen. As you don't necessarily want your kitchen to look like an operating room from General Hospital, there are some really good ways of warming up this kind of space. One great way is to add a color. I use cobalt blue in my kitchen to soften it. If you are trying to keep a modern feel, mini or even micro blinds make a good window covering.
Roman shades are also another option to cover and also dress up a window.
If you are using chrome for a kitschy 50's diner effect, I would suggest red gingham. Dear Gay Guy, I love your site. I need to bring it to a charity auction and don't know if it should be allowed to get to room temperature after being chilled or if I should buy a champagne holder. If you want to save a bottle for a special occasion, keep it on its side in a cool, dark place with a fairly constant temperature, such as a cupboard, closet, or basement. I'll be entertaining up to 14 people in my fairly good sized apartment.