KitchenAid Names Creams Nostalgia 2026 Color
KitchenAid unveiled "creams nostalgia" as its 2026 Color of the Year, a creamy, retro-inspired shade that pairs well with both minimalist and maximalist kitchen designs. The nature-inspired color palette continues the trend toward warmer, more personal kitchen aesthetics moving away from stark whites and grays.
- The official 2026 Color of the Year is Spearmint, a pale mint-green with a new-for-the-brand sandy, tactile finish. The selection process, led by the Whirlpool global Color, Finish, and Material team, took three years and involved analyzing global design and cultural trends. - KitchenAid's Color of the Year program began in 2018 with the vibrant coral shade, Bird of Paradise. Subsequent colors have included Kyoto Glow (2020), Honey (2021), Beetroot (2022), Hibiscus (2023), Blue Salt (2024), and Butter (2025). - The Spearmint color was chosen to evoke a sense of clarity, renewal, and positivity, aligning with a broader consumer trend of seeking comfort and well-being at home. Its selection reflects a larger shift in kitchen design away from the stark whites and cool grays that were popular in the previous decade. - The color is being released on the Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, which will be available starting February 12, 2026, for a retail price of $549.99. - For the first time, the Color of the Year program is expanding to major appliances with a limited-edition 36-inch Dual Fuel Commercial-Style Range in Spearmint. This special range is not available for purchase but can be won through a sweepstakes running from February 12 to February 26, 2026.
