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Whirlpool Sunset Bronze kitchen appliances: Would you?

pam kueber - Updated: August 18, 2021

Retro Renovation stopped publishing in 2021; these stories remain for historical information, as potential continued resources, and for archival purposes.

Sunset Bronze applianceDoing 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.

Bronze applianceThe 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.

What do you think of this new color, readers?
Would you? Could you?

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  1. Carolyn says

    September 8, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    supposedly Summer 2017

  2. Valerie says

    September 6, 2016 at 7:55 pm

    Love this. This is what I have been looking for. Please let me know when available. Wanting to replace all my appliances with this color.

  3. TJ Williams says

    September 6, 2016 at 3:48 pm

    I have been waiting for over a year. I want to replace all my kitchen appliances in this finish. I hate stainless steel!

  4. Jane Linden says

    August 30, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    I have a new house planned and a lot to put it on. I want to use your sunset bronze appliances, but I cannot find any in show rooms. Please tell me that these are really going to become available.

    • Kate says

      August 30, 2016 at 6:00 pm

      You’ll have to try contacting Whirlpool to ask about these appliances Jane.

  5. Joanne says

    August 28, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    I absolutely have wanted bronze for some time … I want a WARMER .. Kitchen.
    Hate the grey , cold stainless steel.
    And tired of white …
    I’ve noticed accent pieces and light fixtures in antique brass are returning ..
    These appliances will match perfectly .,
    But lose the stainless handles ..
    Maybe wood grain ?!?!?

    • Valerie says

      September 6, 2016 at 7:59 pm

      I agree lose the stainless handles.

  6. janet hoeppner says

    August 22, 2016 at 9:09 am

    I add my plea for Whirlpool to stop dithering and produce this color! My aging appliances would like to retire!

  7. Lora Filipovits says

    August 21, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    I love this sunset bronze color. I would replace my appliances in a heartbeat if it ever becomes available.

  8. Lyn says

    August 19, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    I’ve been waiting for the sunset bronze. I need them by end of the year to complete my kitchen remodel! I also would hate to settle for stainless . . .

  9. Betty says

    August 18, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    I love the new finish. My daughter and I both need new applicances and have been waiting for this finish to come out. Can’t wait much longer and will have to settle for the UGLY stainless steel.
    Sunset Bronze looks like it would add warmth to the kitchen.
    Please bring it out soon.

  10. Terry says

    August 14, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    Love sunset bronze. New look, warm color, hoping you go forward with it.

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