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BlueStar® Announces Kitchen Designer of the Year in 4th Annual Design Competition

BlueStar® high-performance cooking, refrigeration & ventilation products inspire bespoke and performance-oriented custom kitchens


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Cherry Leaf Communications, Ltd.

Apr 26, 2019, 14:00 ET

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BlueStar Grand Prize Winner-Caroline Smith, Memphis, TN
BlueStar Grand Prize Winner-Caroline Smith, Memphis, TN

BLANDON, Pa., April 26, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BlueStar®, manufacturer of high-performance kitchen appliances for the home – and a trailblazer in color innovation – announced that Caroline Smith, of Caroline V. Smith Interiors, Memphis, Tennessee, is the grand prize winner in its fourth annual Kitchen Design Competition. The winning sophisticated kitchen design was selected for its classic elegance, blending dramatic navy tones with bright whites and brass finishes, with the commercial performance of BlueStar® chef-inspired appliances.

"The homeowners love to cook and entertain, and specifically requested BlueStar® for its professional-style performance," said Smith. "As a designer, BlueStar® hit the button in terms of looks and color and ultimate customization."

The homeowners love to cook and entertain, and specifically requested BlueStar® for its professional-style performance. As a designer, BlueStar® hit the button in terms of looks and color and ultimate customization.

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According to internationally acclaimed designer Eric Cohler who led the judging panel, "This is a well-designed, bright and cheerful kitchen. It appears timeless with BlueStar® brass-trimmed appliances that blend seamlessly with the cabinetry fittings and faucet," said Cohler. "This kitchen looks equally at home whether in town or country."

Smith selected white cabinets with a dark blue island to create a perfect balance which allowed the appliances to be the stars of the kitchen. The kitchen echoes the client's color preferences in the brass veins of the appliance trims and is even carried through to the blue grey color of the double electric wall oven and the knobs of both the wall oven and BlueStar® Platinum rangetop. This precise level of customization is possible because BlueStar® is the only pro-style appliance brand to offer virtually unlimited options for personalization, including more than 750 colors and 10 metal trims.

BlueStar® gas ranges, cooktops and rangetops provide the home chef with a cooking experience that only can be matched by a restaurant kitchen environment. Its powerful open burners provide up to 25,000 BTUs of cooking power for consistent, controlled heat. The BlueStar® Double Electric Wall Oven also offers unmatched performance and capacity. Among its many features is an extra-large oven, perfect for roasting, baking and broiling for a crowd. A professional-quality, integrated artisan baking stone can used to create perfectly crisp breads and pizza.

"BlueStar's distinctive combination of commercial-grade performance and unrivaled customization options provides inspiration for both design professionals and their clients to embrace the confidence—and prestige—that comes from creating a completely bespoke space," said Eliza Sheffield, President, BlueStar®.

All finalists were applauded for their thoughtful designs and creative use of BlueStar® appliances in multiple colors and metal trims. The three finalists are:

The Making of a Masterpiece: Brett Broussard, Pelican Builders Group, LLC, Thibodaux , Louisiana:
The creation of a chef's dream kitchen in the Maison Blanche Plantation is infused in south Louisiana history. The main kitchen space is a canvas of stainless steel, with a pop of color in the bright daffodil yellow knobs on the 48" Platinum range. The size is more than generous, but the layout is efficient for both food preparation and entertaining. In addition to the commercial-grade features of the appliances, the client's reason for selecting BlueStar® refrigeration was simple: they wanted the capacity to handle large catering trays and volumes of food for entertaining. The refrigerator's fully extending bottom shelf is designed to fit a full-size commercial sheet pan — as is the freezer shelf – that way, extra-large pans prepped with pastry or hors d'oeuvres can go straight from the refrigerator or freezer into an oversized BlueStar® oven, another brand hallmark. Since the interior is fully customizable, shelves and bins can be easily changed to fit any entertaining need. When special occasions come around, from birthdays to holidays, the shelves are fully flexible to handle large food trays or oversized cakes.

Small Kitchen, Big Style: Elena Eskandari and Elle Hunter, Case Design/Remodeling, Bethesda, Maryland:
The client wanted the kitchen to reflect the style of the row house which is located in a historic neighborhood of Washington D.C. The designers selected classic black and white cabinetry with tall crown moldings. These were paired with a natural marble countertop and were applied to the backsplash all the way to the ceiling. The blue green BlueStar® range and hood are the stars, creating a dramatic and welcome pop of color in otherwise neutral space. Even though the whole house is only 13 feet wide, this small kitchen is packed with storage and most important – personality.

Age before Beauty: Leslie Murchie Cascino, Bonnie Wu Design, LLC, Ann Arbor, Michigan: The client wanted to respect the age and architecture of the home which was built in 1924 in a European-inspired style popular at that time. They aimed for a bright, vintage, luxe bistro look in dark navy and white, with high contrast colors and materials, which all centered on the custom BlueStar® range in classic black with brass trim. According to the designer, the range was the entire impetus for the complete kitchen renovation. For the client, who previously owned a BlueStar® before the move to Michigan, there was no other choice. The kitchen looks like it has always been there, perfectly fitted and in proportion to the home and its historical style but with the performance and dynamism of the modern era.

Designed and built in Pennsylvania since 1880, BlueStar® cooking, refrigeration and ventilation products are handcrafted for discerning home chefs who demand restaurant-quality results in their own kitchens. The award-winning line includes high-performance gas ranges, cooktops, electric and gas wall ovens, complementary kitchen ventilation hoods and premium refrigeration. BlueStar® is the only pro-style appliance brand to offer virtually unlimited options for personalization, including more than 750 colors and trims as well as highly customizable cooking surfaces, swing and French oven doors, and restaurant accessories like salamander broilers, charbroilers, Frenchtops and oversized ovens that fit commercial sheet pans.

The contest, which attracted entries from across the country, honors design professionals who incorporate BlueStar® products into innovative, beautiful kitchen designs. The Grand Prize winner receives BlueStar® appliances for his/her home kitchen and the title BlueStar® Kitchen Designer of the Year.

The 2019 competition is open for entries from now through February 2020. The kitchen design entry can be any style kitchen. A minimum of one BlueStar® appliance as a primary appliance is required. Ranges, rangetops, refrigerators, gas and electric wall ovens and gas and induction cooktops meet this requirement. Official rules and entry criteria can be found at http://www.bluestarcooking.com/inspiration/kitchen-design-contest/.

For general information, visit http://www.bluestarcooking.com.

SOURCE Cherry Leaf Communications, Ltd.

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