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KitchenAid’s New Design Series Mixer Features a Glass Bowl That Illuminates

The Luminaire comes in a new blue peppercorn color and features an entirely redesigned glass bowl.

KitchenAid’s New Design Series Mixer Features a Glass Bowl That Illuminates

KitchenAid unveiled its latest Design Series stand mixer on Tuesday, featuring a striking new addition: a glass bowl with an integrated LED light. The Luminaire mixer, available in the new blue peppercorn color, stands out due to its transparent glass bowl and the illuminated LED light, which was introduced earlier this year. Brittni Pertijs, KitchenAid's design manager, revealed that the team has not updated the glass bowl design in nearly a decade.

The new Luminaire bowl is made of durable hardened glass, boasts a fluted design in a light blue color, and has handles relocated to the top for aesthetic appeal. The design team drew inspiration from vintage china, cut crystal, and French influences, striving to balance beauty and functionality. The glass bowl idea was influenced by KitchenAid's Artisan Plus mixer, which introduced a precision speed dial, soft-start feature, and built-in LED light.

The LED light, which turns on automatically when the mixer's tilt-head is lowered, has become a favorite feature for its practical visibility benefits. This innovative design could elevate the mixer to a stylish centerpiece in any kitchen. KitchenAid's previous design series featured a walnut wood bowl in 2024, which gained significant social media attention.

The brand appears to be riding a color trend, as blue shades are predicted to be popular in 2027. The Luminaire mixer is priced at $700.

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