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Which Kitchen Aid Mixer color should I get??? :-)

12 years ago
I am trying to pick one color from all the beautiful Kitchen Aid Mixer colors and given that I hadn't been able to make up my mind about the "right" color in the past I am now just going to go with one and order it this weekend and put that choice behind me :-) PLEASE HELP :-)

I am attaching photos of my kitchen and house. I usually like all white everything for kitchens but I must say the color "Ice" is really smiling at me through their website :-)))) I haven't seen it in person though.... Also "Apple cider" looks like it could go really nicely with my Kitchen.
But maybe the funky colors wouldn't go with my house and I should rather get black or chrome?
Here is a link to the Mixer: http://www.kitchenaid.com/shop/-[KSM150PSER]-400120/KSM150PSER/
I would be very happy about some input so I can finally actually own this mixer :-)

Thank you so much! Ps. My other rooms are blue, grey, bluish grey, turquoise and pearl, dark grey and purple so I do enjoy color...

Comments (38)

  • 12 years ago
    Beautiful room...Where is the kitchen table from?
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you very much! This Dining Table is the Benchwrite Dining Table from Pottery Barn
  • 12 years ago
    You will have the mixer forever so my advice would be to buy the color that makes you happy when you look at it. If it matches your house, fine.....if not, it will stand out on your counter like the piece of kitchen art that it is! I've had mine many years, bought back when there were only a couple colors to choose from (its white), it sits out on my counter since I use it almost every day. My kitchens since then have been many colors, but the white mixer always looks great even if it is 27 years old.
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    12 years ago
    metallic. I would not have it on display anyway.... put it in the pantry.
  • 12 years ago
    Beautiful home! If the kitchen is open to the living area in your third pic - I might also consider majestic yellow, cornflower blue, french blue and cobalt blue.
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you so very much for the nice compliments and great advice!! The kitchen is also open and connected to this area:
    Ann I hadn't even thought of the Yellow one before but now that I think about it it looks interesting. I am also looking at the Imperial Black one now because of the rustic black I have on my chandeliers, bar stools and such...
    I would actually like to leave it out on the counter as I think they are beautiful
  • 12 years ago
    I have red and raspberry and want at least one more. Everything in my house is very colorful though. I have a purple toaster and teapot, turquoise coffee maker, multi color knives in a block, etc. I even have colored appliances. My advice to you is to get your favorite color whatever that is. It doesn't have to "match". You need some color in your kitchen girl. It's nice but needs color. Green apple or pear would look great in there. Just my 2 cents. Get what calls out to you.
  • 12 years ago
    @ann thank you so much I love your suggestions!!
  • 12 years ago
    @Belahn your advice just made me smile!!! I think you are absolutely right and your house sounds like a joyful persons dream :-)))

    There are so many nice colors they have if I could just make up my mind! So you have 2 already? (
    :-) I guess there is no need for me to ask if you are happy with them
  • 12 years ago
    @bbarick WOW!!! You have had your mixer for 27 years?!?!! That's incredible!!!
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    I agree with Ann and many of the others above - love the idea of yellows or blues for a little pop of color :)
    KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer, Cobalt Blue · More Info

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  • 12 years ago
    KitchenAid products are built to last!
  • 12 years ago
    Can't wait to hear what color you choose - what fun!
  • 12 years ago
    @ann and @Denita thank you!! I am now really liking the majestic yellow and the cornflower blue! You are right I think it would go nice with the rooms attached to it! But then I just noticed "caviar" with its sparkle :-) And the wall in my dining and living room by now is more colorful as I painted the wall a light grey with hints of blue and the trim a stronger blue (I am still looking for a photo of the wall colors...)
  • 12 years ago
    You've probably answered this and I missed it, but is the room in the third pic open to the kitchen? I love majestic yellow with the colors in that rug and the pillows in that room. That's a fantastic room!
  • 12 years ago
    @Ann thank you so much Ann!! Yes it is open to it, I am attaching some more pictures of it here:
  • 12 years ago
    I have sort of narrowed it down to choosing between these colors:
  • 12 years ago
    I just don't know about the ice color. It doesn't feel right for that kitchen. I like the other three.
  • 12 years ago
    Love your home! The black would be safe and probably match regardless of future color changes, but I really like the color choices. The yellow or blue would look lovely and be a nice cheerful pop of color!
  • 12 years ago
    I would personally keep the kitchen aide in the cabinet ...we have an all new white kitchen and to add color we use flowers and bowls of fruit and even sometimes different bottles of wine...our kithchen aide is silver to match our Apia fed but stays tucked away!
  • 12 years ago
    To match our appliances...but we usually keep it tucked away...
    Sorry...on the phone app..and it cuts me off when I write too much..so I couldn't see...lol...
  • 12 years ago
    I like the black....Do they have a charcoal gray?
  • 12 years ago
    I looked at a lot of people's KitchenAid Mixer photos now on Instagram and noticed that the light colored ones have sort of a vintage feel to them whereas the metallics, Black and white feel more timeless.
    Looking at yellow one does make me feel giddy though
  • 12 years ago
    I say get what makes you feel giddy! If you change your mind down the road, you can always sell it and get another color or put it in the cupboard.
  • 12 years ago
    The yellow one would look great with your cabinetry and with the adjacent room. Your kitchen has a very warm feel to it, so I think a warm colour would suit it best! Gorgeous home, by the way.
  • 12 years ago
    Gotta say, the majestic yellow is my favorite for your space:)
  • 12 years ago
    I have Red, it makes me smile, so go with what makes you smile, it only needs to match your heart! Post a pic so we can see when you pick!
  • 12 years ago
    AAAAAAND THE MAJESTIC YELLOW ONE IT IS!!!!!! Thank you all for your advice!!

    Thank's to you I will now get to smile in the mornings walking into my kitchen! I think that's a good choice for a happy life :-) recently I read the saying: "I just want to spend the rest of my life laughing!"

    So in that fashion the giddy color should be good :-))))

    I will post a picture when it ships!!

    @ann thank you especially much! :-)
  • 12 years ago
    Instantly, I went to the "PEAR". For neutral, I like the cream. It's rich looking with the metal.
  • 12 years ago
    I am all for laughing;) good choice!!
  • 12 years ago
    @Margo :-))))))))
  • 12 years ago
    I have white, and it has looked good in every kitchen I have owned.

    I'm going to pipe in my 2 cents though...the link you posted was to a tilt model I believe. If you keep your mixer on a counter with a cabinet above it that is standard height you will have to pull it out from under the cabinets to tilt the head back. With the bowl lift that isn't a problem. Just something to think about, for me after owning a bowl life model it's the only kind I would own.

    Also, mine is about 10 years old and is part of the "heavy duty" line. A bit less expensive that your link, so hopefully that means better quality. A few years back the oil in the machine started breaking down and dripping grease. When we ripped it down we discover that they now use plastic parts for some of the gears, and upon further research I learned that there are some issues with gears breaking if you try to mix something that you just don't have enough torque to. So, do you homework and buy one with no plastic gears if you can afford it. Also, after 10 years mine makes a burning smell when I do bread dough in it, so I think I'll be the next one asking for a mixer color recommendation, not all new kitchenaides last forever...
  • 12 years ago
    Love your kitchen and the colour I think will give a zap to the room is the buttercup yellow as opposed to the majestic. Any of the colours are good but some are a bit paler/more washed out and I would suggest going for the more intense colour every time. Live for today and forget long term ! You might and probably will choose a different scheme for the kitchen and it's a good excuse to get another ! ( All Dualitt stuff lasts as each and every part of every appliance can be replaced and no I am not on commission - aah if only ) Look forward to seeing the end result.
  • 10 years ago

    I would love to say that a soft yellow would look nice based on the living room but if you are just looking at the kitchen, it may stick out like a sore thumb. I personally like the almond cream. It's classic and timeless. It can work in your modernized kitchen as well as a 50's kitchen. Its clean, without being too modern... a little more homey.

    This post is very late, I'm sure you've chosen.

    This house is stunning. where is it? looks like the mountains.



  • 10 years ago
    Old post. Why oh why do people not pay attention to the date on the post??
  • 9 years ago

    I'm way late on this thread, lol and know you've chosen your yellow mixer, which I'm glad you settled on one and hope it goes nicely with your room.

    At first sight of your kitchen *despite the yellow and grays eating area* with the dishes in the back and flooring, cabinets, etc, I automatically thought of the Copper mixer, both pro and custom, they would also look absolutely devastatingly gorgeous with your color scheme in your kitchen.


  • 5 years ago

    Yellow! Definitely yellow! Btw - gorgeous home :-)