Doing some research about appliances, we bumped into this story in Whirlpool’s press room: Seems like the company is considering introducing a new color, “Sunset Bronze.”
I’m kinda into this Sunset Bronze, because it’s like the drawer fronts in American Brand Pioneer kitchens married the metal dome of my vintage Imperialite pendant light and gave birth to a rosy love child. I’m not in the market for new appliances myself, but if I were working on a retro kitchen project, I might play around with a mood board that considered these. The are different. And they are warm.
The Whirlpool’s PR rep was very helpful in supplying images, but seemed to be towing the line on whether the company is even bringing these to market. I think the story is, Whirlpool showed off this color at some trade show to gauge interest, and now they need to decide. Officially, Whirlpool told us, “We received tremendous positive response to the introduction of Sunset Bronze and are looking forward to bringing it to market in the future. Although we do not have a hard launch date yet, please continue to check Whirlpool.com for updates.” Whether this color makes the cut or not, it is nice to see a major mainstream manufacturer considering mass market options other than stainless, black and white.
Katy White says
I LOVE THE SUNSET BRONZE and I’d buy them this very week!
normadesmond says
well, they have to come up with SOMETHING new, right?
Jean says
No, cost too much. Same old metal finish.
Bonnie says
I like it!
Ree says
I would consider buying it, especially if it had a finish that did not show fingerprints. The stainless appliances I have now show every speck of anything. I was limited on the type of refrigerator I could buy, and it did not come with one of the stainless finishes that does not show fingerprints. The dishwasher is the worst. My range is white, so I guess I could never sell my house with such mismatched appliances – ha. I like the warm color. Was it LG that marketed a dark bronze a few years back, and then some other manufacturer came out with black stainless. Wonder how well those are selling?
Elaine Schuster says
I would, I love that color. It beats stainless steel all hollow, I have two refrigerators that are both working just fine now, so will probably have to wait til one of them goes ’round the bend. Both my kitchens have brushed nickel fixtures. One is cherry cabinets, one has pale driftwood cabinets. Currently fridges and DWs are white, ovens are black. I think this bronze would go with all that.
Susan says
Almond … beighy colors. This is just a variance of those beige colors years ago that match just about everything. If I wanted something to match everything, I’d go with white.
Marcia says
No. It still looks like stainless to me. Probably just as hard to keep the fingerprints off.
Katie says
I thought of Rose gold, too! And I think I love this.
jessica luque says
love it!