Whirlpool Corporation launched a new warm-toned finish for its kitchen appliance suite at the Pacific Coast Builders’ Conference held this week in San Diego, Calif.
The Sunset Bronze finish pulls gold, copper, and bronze tones together to create a warm finish that can be used to blend well with traditional kitchen styles as it draws on the warmth of wood, or stand out in contrast to modern designs such as white cabinets. The color is achieved by color blocking painted stainless steel, and also features fingerprint-resistant technology for easy cleaning.
As most appliance manufactures tend to only offer white, black, or stainless steel choices, Whirlpool wanted to bring a new finish to market and give consumers an additional color option that could work in most kitchens. The manufacturer also wanted to soften the design of its appliances, taking design cues from cabinet pulls and furniture in order to make the appliances less machine like, said Jessica McConnell, Global Color, Material and Finish Sr. Design Manager at Whirlpool corporation, at the show.
The Sunset Bronze Kitchen Suite is expected to be in-market this fall and will be available for the company’s French door refrigerator, built-in dishwasher, over range microwave, and range oven.
