other similar metal materials wood stone and or other natural materials and or rubber plastics or other synthetic materials alternatively the inserts also could be formed from various ceramic or solid surface materials such as corian u00ae silestone u00ae cambria u00ae caesarstone u00ae or other similar materials that substantially match the look feel and composition of surrounding countertops additionally any of these materials further can be colored and textured so as to match the surrounding decor or the color and or appearance of the appliance itself such as the handle and knob inserts being colored with substantially the same red color as the door of the oven to which they are applied such a coating can be formed for example using powder metal coating techniques or can be applied using high gloss or flat enamel paint rubberized coatings or other similar coating materials or additionally could be wrapped with a removable stick on covering such as a vinyl rubber or other synthetic or textile covering still further as illustrated in the figures in addition to different colors the appliance inserts also can be provided with a variety of different designs i e swirls initials or monograms photos crests or other or designs including designs having a hand painted appearance as well as be provided with a variety of different textures or finishes for example wood grain textures or other similar naturally appearing finishes or textured accents or resinous inserts having various designs and or materials such as leaves washers reeds etc embedded in a clear or colored tinted plastic or resinous material can be provided in addition the handle and knob inserts can be provided with a tacky feel with raised designs ribs bumps or protrusions a leather.