We also are seeing great interest in our new Matte Color collection. Today, our top-selling colors are Ruby Red, Cobalt and Ultra Marine Blue, and Light Green. Clients are telling design professionals that they do not want a kitchen that looks like everyone else’s.Īt BlueStar, we have definitely seen color becoming more and more popular since we launched our palette of some 750+ colors more than a decade ago. ![]() Sheffield: While stainless remains a popular premium finish, we’ve seen a rise in what we call “stainless fatigue”-it’s been around for so long that people are feeling that their kitchens are looking cookie-cutter, as opposed to the upscale, differentiated look that stainless always implied. To help simplify the selection process, we have an interactive website tool, “Build Your Own BlueStar,” that allows consumers to customize a new BlueStar range-and now, refrigeration-before buying.Īppliance DESIGN: What colors and textures do you see customers responding to the most? Another trend is an inclination toward matte, rather than high-gloss finishes, just like the Jet Black range. In addition to ranges, people are introducing color accents by adding distinct hues inside kitchen cabinets or using an open shelf concept to showcase decorative pieces. A colored range can work independently as a “statement piece” or as a subtle backdrop, allowing cabinets to take center stage. Pops of color introduce flavor without a full-scale commitment to a single, bold color. People are discovering that small bursts of color can make a kitchen pop, and there’s no more predominant accent than a range or a refrigerator. We have some advice for those who just want to dip their toes into this color trend: Bring in a little color at first by switching out just the knobs on your BlueStar oven or cooktop to a brighter color. We were one of the first major manufacturers to offer color-today, our customers can choose from over 750 colors and finishes, and can match any custom color as well. Sheffield: BlueStar is a company that’s been deep into color for years. But that can lead to problems, like what psychologist Barry Schwartz called “the paradox of choice.” How does BlueStar tailor appliances to suit individuals’ needs, but without providing too many options that might overwhelm them? ![]() You see these accents especially in kitchen hardware, plumbing fixtures, and even as accents on major appliances in oven handles, knobs, and trim, plus as featured on the hoods and stoves themselves.Īppliance DESIGN: For the modern consumer, customization is huge. My sister will always be a huge part of our lifes, although she is living in heaven now she will forever live in my heart.I miss her everyday.It also is clear that metallics are still trending: brass, pewter, copper, textured and hammered metals, and also industrial metals, such as forged black iron, steel, etc. Your sweetness and kind words have helped me during this time of sorrow. Words can't express how you have touched my heart, I wish I could hug each and everyone of you and tell you thank you in person. I want to thank all my friends that left me a note or sent me a personal note through email with condolences for my beautiful sister. We still have to paint all the trim and I will show you how it turns out just as soon as we get it all painted. Here's a little peek at the work that has been going on. Paul who is my daughter Desire' boyfriend has been working on the crown molding thoughout the house, he is also installing all new molding around all the doors throughout our home. I hope you can see how pretty the yellow really is. I tried to capture the true color for you but the light in my kitchen kept changing today. There are many pretty colors to choose from, and you all know how much I love red and my family couldn't believe I didn't buy the red but the buttercup yellow just swept me off my feet! It's such a happy color. He made a call to the manufacture and ordered the refrigerator, dishwasher and stove. ![]() As it was with out new "Buttercup Yellow 50's Style Retro Appliances" from "Big Chill"ĭo any of you watch the Rachel Ray Cooking Show, well that is where I first saw the Big Chill refrigerator and fell in love with it, then I saw an add in one of my magazines advertising the Big Chill appliances and showed it to Gary he too was in love with the vintage look of these colorful appliances. Gary and I have been working on our kitchen for over two years now, just when we think we are almost done "Well" we find something else that catches our eye and we just have to have it. ![]() Good Morning and Happy Monday to you all.
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