Retail Observer

RETAILOBSERVER.COM OCTOBER 2018 20 virtually unlimited options for personalization across cooking, ventilation and cooling, including more than 750 colors and trims as well as highly customizable cooking surfaces and doors. "Customization is a critical part of BlueStar's heritage; we were the first large appliance manufacturer to introduce literally hundreds of colors across our product line," said BlueStar President Eliza Sheffield. "We are excited to expand our relationship with the talented Eric Cohler to cultivate inspiration in the kitchen through bespoke design." Eric Cohler is highly acclaimed for his distinguishing ability to fuse classical and contemporary elements. Dubbed "The Mixmaster" by industry editors, Cohler's interior spaces display layers of unusual texture and color, and he is known for his carefully curated style. "I'm a believer in the handcrafted. The fact that BlueStar appliances are not mass produced gives them an artisan appeal. As a designer I have carte blanche—the ability to customize to each client's personal style and taste is unusual–and extraordinary–in this category," said Cohler. This fresh, carefully curated collection is designed to inspire, not dictate. Cohler's renowned style clearly emerges in the rich, saturated colors of each palette. "The colors work separately or together and harmonize perfectly with each other, in terms of design and materials. They are timeless and can be integrated into traditional, contemporary and modern kitchen and living styles," said Cohler. "The colors feel luxe and unique yet livable–you could use them on a full suite of appliances (from ranges to hoods to refrigerators) or on one statement piece." In addition to 750 colors and finishes and the brand-new Savor the Seasons collection, BlueStar ® offers collections of unique finishes to stimulate the design process, including the Matte color collection, winner of a GOOD DESIGN Award; the popular Precious Metals featuring copper and other metallics and the award-winning Textures collection. BlueStar ® offers a "Build Your Own BlueStar" tool online where customers can build a custom dream product to their unique specifications. BlueStar appliances are designed and built exclusively by BlueStar ® in the U.S.A. FOR THE LOVE OF COOKING BlueStar ® products are designed for discerning home chefs who demand restaurant-quality results in their own kitchens. In business since 1880, the Pennsylvania-based manufacturer specializes in handcrafted gas ranges, gas and induction cooktops, electric and gas wall ovens, complementary kitchen ventilation hoods and now premium refrigeration. "Our commitment to aesthetics, customization, performance and quality has captured the imagination of home cooks as well as professional chefs for their own home kitchens," said BlueStar President Eliza Sheffield. ABOUT ERIC COHLER Acclaimed for his distinctive ability to fuse classic and contemporary elements, Eric Cohler is the original "Mixmaster", designing spaces that look carefully composed yet are luxuriously comfortable. Cohler's extensive experience in both residen- tial and commercial interiors is seen in projects throughout the US, Europe and the Caribbean. His work appears in almost every interior publication, and he has made numerous television appearances on CBS, HGTV, Bravo, NBC, PBS, and "The View" on ABC. A well- respected keynote speaker on design, art and collecting, Cohler holds an MS in Historic Preservation from Columbia University's School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, and a Certificate from Harvard's Graduate School of Design and Oxford's New College. Eric's memoir, "Cohler on Design," won the Elevate Award in 2016 for the best book on interior design. He is working on his next monograph, "Cohler on Art," which is to be published in 2019. THE ULTIMATE KITCHEN SINK Lenova brings expanded functionality to sink design with new Ultra Ledge I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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