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June 18, 2014
AGA Cookware Offer at UAKC
AGA LEGACY COOKWARE Available through Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Now you can start cooking as soon as your new AGA Legacy Range arrives! Enjoy up to 6 complementary gifts with your purchase of a 36" or 44" AGA Legacy Range—beautiful and durable enamel AGA cookware for baking, roasting and broiling. PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT: AGA Legacy Range now comes with even more free cookware with purchase. Click below for details of cookware offer: AGA Cookware Offer Beneath the design values of every AGA range cooker lies a heart of cast-iron. Ready to cook whenever you are, with no switches and dials to master, every classic AGA cooker is engineered to take care of itself, for generations to come. AGA 2 Oven Natural Gas Cooker: CreamModel: A2O-SV-NG-CRM 2-oven AGA cooker provides a truly unique and rewarding cooking experience. Featuring a boiling plate and simmering plate, plus a roasting oven and slow cook oven, the 2-oven AGA cooker is kept constantly ready for use. The cooker's unique heat technology is made possible by its cast-iron body. The cast-iron ovens of an AGA Cooker are gentle on food and lock in moisture, flavor, texture and, importantly, goodness, meaning dishes taste delicious every time. Catering for a crowd with an AGA Cooker is no problem either - both AGA ovens are big enough to fit a 28lb. bird, making them perfect for cooking for large groups or small. At just under 39" wide, the 2-oven AGA Cooker is a flexible addition to your kitchen. Whether -
May 29, 2014
New Refrigerators Inside at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center
What's Inside Your Refrigerator?Materials used inside today's refrigeratorsThe interior of a new refrigerator is most likely to have a sturdy plastic liner made of material called ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene). Between the ABS liner and the metal exterior of the refrigerator is foamed polyurethane. Some refrigerators may be made with metal interiors such as stainless steel. Once standard for refrigerator interiors, porcelain is no longer used to line the inside of refrigerators. The latest trend for the inside of your fridge appears to be new colors. Visit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center to review all the new refrigerator interiors and options. Below are two of the latest innovative colors in refrigerators from KitchenAid and Jenn-Air.New Colors Inside RefrigeratorsRecently, KitchenAid has launched a refrigerator with a Platinum interior, and Jenn-Air will be launching an Obsidian color in some of its built-in models.KitchenAidKitchenAid® 29 Cu. Ft. Platinum Interior, Standard-Depth French Door Refrigerator, Architect® Series II MODEL KFIV29PCMSExperience a fresh design that complements the freshness of your sensitive ingredients. This French door refrigerator features the Preserva® Food Care System. Three distinctive features include an ethylene-absorption cartridge that helps extend the freshness of produce by up to 25%. The Platinum interior design features an industry exclusive - silver, glossy walls. Exceeds minimum Federal Energy Standards by 25%.Jenn-AirJenn-Air has launched three new refrigerators with a unique interior finish they call Obsidian."Black lends a very flattering and sophisticated look to this collection and gives everything within the refrigerator more prominence and visual pop," says manager of -
December 13, 2013
Holiday Specials on Appliances and Plumbing Fixtures
Day 3 of the 12 Days of Christmas at UAKC We're getting in the Holiday spirit by highlighting some of our favorite products of the year. Check back to this blog daily as we feature an innovative and luxurious gift idea for 12 days running, or click on the link below to check out the many values on the Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) December promotion. UAKC Year-End Sale BlueStar™ Kitchen Colors at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterBeyond Stainless Steel BlueStar™, the manufacturer of professional cooking equipment for the home – takes color into another dimension with a new line of 10 textured paints and finishes that add depth and fresh appeal to kitchen appliances. With the addition of the Textures line, BlueStar is now available in over 750 colors and finishes, offering a new level of customization options for its discerning customers. “A big trend we've been seeing in recent years is related to texturing – in flooring, wallpaper, furniture and textiles. People want to be able to see the texture as well as feel it,” says Eliza Sheffield, vice president, Marketing, BlueStar. BlueStar has been a leader in color customization for nearly a decade. Now, this appliance innovator offers a new alternative to the typical stainless steel or white finish to help people make a unique statement in their kitchens. The new Textures collection includes three textures – River, Silver Vein, Mini Texture – for each of the existing 190 -
October 04, 2013
GE Slate Appliances at UAKC
Buy More Slate - Get More Cash Save on GE Slate at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterWhat's new in appliances? Check out the all new Slate appliances from GE. Now available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center, here's what GE has to say about the latest appliance finish: Welcome GE’s new fashion-forward finish, Slate: a color that is just as stylish and sophisticated as stainless steel but with a strong, earthy feel. From exquisite slate flooring to tasteful cabinetry, kitchens today have become more than just a place to prep meals. They have become a place for families and friends to come together and entertain.In the GE press release, Brian McWahter, brand general manager for GE Appliances said, "During our conversations with designers and consumers, they expressed their strong desire for an alternative to stainless steel. With the launch of Slate, we're offering a new finish that has a warm, rich look and feel that tested very well in our research."Sophisticated, modern with a twist of verve, and a dose of stunning. It’s a timeless new finish that beautifully blends in, to help you truly stand out. Leading characteristics of GE’s new slate finish Whether you are looking to replace a single appliance or remodeling your entire kitchen, GE’s Slate appliances are designed to blend with other stainless steel, black or white appliances, or make a statement by themselves. The Benefits of slate include: Resist fingerprints Easily complements other appliances Attractive color -
February 27, 2013
BlueStar Adds Textured Finishes - Colors to Ranges
Beyond Stainless Steel BlueStar™, the manufacturer of professional cooking equipment for the home - takes color into another dimension with a new line of 10 textured paints and finishes that add depth and fresh appeal to kitchen appliances. With the addition of the Textures line, BlueStar is now available in over 750 colors and finishes, offering a new level of customization options for its discerning customers. "A big trend we've been seeing in recent years is related to texturing - in flooring, wallpaper, furniture and textiles. People want to be able to see the texture as well as feel it," says Eliza Sheffield, vice president, Marketing, BlueStar. BlueStar has been a leader in color customization for nearly a decade. Now, this appliance innovator offers a new alternative to the typical stainless steel or white finish to help people make a unique statement in their kitchens. The new Textures collection includes three textures - River, Silver Vein, Mini Texture - for each of the existing 190 colors, plus seven unique metal textures, from grey to copper and even gold to expose the sparkle and underlying metallic tones of colored paints. "Texture is a design element which may be overlooked when decorating the kitchen, but it has the ability to add a novel dimension to the room's interior," says Sheffield. "Consumers are looking for new ideas to help make their kitchens more personalized, so having a unique option like Textures is truly exciting." About BlueStar BlueStar boasts a 130-year-heritage of marrying form -
January 11, 2013
Save on Slate Appliances
GE New Slate Appliances on Sale Recently, GE launched Slate appliances - a collection of appliances in a new finish. Not stainless, and not glossy, but....well, SLATE. It's really quite attractive - substituting a longed after subtlety and quietness to the bright sheen of stainless. The slate collection is available now at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. We've written about GE's foray into a new appliance color/finish before (click below): NEW SLATE APPLIANCES Now, GE is offering savings up to $300 on purchases of select Slate finish appliances. A great way to save money on the latest new finish which some see as a cost saving alternative to stainless steel. There is certainly a lot of buzz right now on this new finish, and we've even heard some folks say that they prefer the look of slate - stainless without the "shine". Here's the offer from GE, but hurry it is only good until January 30th. Receive a Visa® prepaid card* valued up to $300 on select Slate finish appliances. Save $300 when you buy 4 Save $200 when you buy 3 Save $100 when you buy 2 Offer valid January 10 – 30, 2013. Call or vist the professionals at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today: NOW, two locations to serve you - Calabasas and Studio City: Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center facebook twitter -
October 26, 2012
Still More Pops of Color
Colors in your Kitchen What does it mean when we hear the phrase "POP of color"? Ask a designer and they will describe a room full of neutral colors that is brought to life by a bold and surprising use of color. Sometimes it's a bright accent wall. Sometimes it's colorful throw pillows and flowers. But always its a contrast created by adding color to an otherwise neutral room. The POP calls the attention of the viewers eyes to the bright spot or POP, and often creates a focal point in the room. Here's an example of a room that would have been a blinding snowstorm without the blue cushions and pillows. Notice also how the flowers create some balance and flow, and the clever addition of the touch of yellow in the chandelier. In the picture below, the colorful chairs create needed interest, and the color-matched light fixtures help fill the volume of the room, an important consideration in large rooms with high ceilings. In today's kitchens there are more ways than ever to add color. Kohler has recently teamed up with designer Jonathan Adler from Bravo's Top Design to introduce colored sinks that help bring life to a kitchen. Adler says, "It's the surprise factor that makes color work." According to Adler, there's nothing better than a colored sink to bring a kitchen to life. Even better, he says, "These colors work in just about any kitchen color palette to add -
October 17, 2012
More color in the kitchen
More POPS of color to make kitchens lively Today's kitchens are often a sea of stainless steel, contrasted perhaps by a granite top or wood-grained cabinets. In some contemporary-styled kitchens, the stainless may even be offset only by stark white cabinets and walls. Designers have taken to adding what they describe as "pops" of color. Some have boldly added color "accent" walls, while others have used colorful back-splashes. Here are some examples that might inspire you to color your kitchen. Below is a stainless steel kitchen inset in a wood-grained wall, behind a matching wood-grained island. With a white back-splash countertop, and ceiling the room desperately needs color. Fortunately, the floor to ceiling windows add greenery, and the orange bar chairs create a bright visual focal point. The wine colored wall of the narrow kitchen/dining area pictured below, boldly draws the viewer towards the kitchen and unifies the room. This European kitchen adds color by avoiding the wood-grain or white cabinets that are so often used in today's kitchens, and using bright orange cabinet panels. Sticking with the same orange theme, the color of the year for 2012, this kitchen back-splash provides that much talked about "POP" of color. Notice that this kitchen not only integrates the appliances with the blue-green (verdigris) kitchen cabinets, it also has a cream colored kitchen island with a contrasting dark countertop. Somehow, it all seems to work together, and in fact makes a small kitchen look larger. The kitchen below features -
October 08, 2012
Taking a Look at GE's New Slate Appliances
Slate: A new color from GE that's not quite Stainless Steel GE has launched a new appliance color, Slate, that quite literally takes the shine off stainless steel. It's worth a look. The muted grey finish really goes well with a variety of cabinet as well as countertop finishes. GE says that it not only looks good in a matched suite, but also works well in a kitchen with Stainless or other color appliances. The shiny brushed metal touch points (knobs, handles, etc.) provide a bit of contrast and also help bridge the slate color to tie together with stainless or other brushed finishes in a kitchen. Unlike Stainless Steel, the Slate finish resists fingerprints and is easy to keep clean. The subdued slate color is both unique and sophisticated. Offsetting a flat finish with bright polished accents gives the appliance an eye-appealing, streamlined look. The Slate Collection from GE includes a Freestanding French-Door Refrigerator, a choice of Ranges in both Electric and Gas, Over the Range Microwave, and Dishwashers. See selected slate products and features below: GE® ENERGY STAR® 28.6 Cu. Ft. French-Door Ice & Water Refrigerator GFE29HMDES Slate finish Express your unique style and harmonize your kitchen space with this sophisticated, rich and amazingly versatile matte metallic finish Dual icemaker An icemaker in both compartments gives you more ice whenever you need it TwinChill™ evaporators Separate climates in the fresh food and freezer sections help maintain temperature and humidity levels to keep foods fresh Advanced filtration system GE’s -
September 17, 2012
New Appliance Colors - Are they for you?
Is Stainless Steel on the way out? Whirlpool and GE have recently launched new appliance colors in an effort to unseat stainless steel as America's favorite appliance finish. Even Wolf has begun production of its ovens in black in order to provide an alternative to stainless steel. The Wall Street Journal recently ran a feature article, Is this the end of a 25 year run for stainless steel?In the article, author Ellen Byron writes, "It is a pivotal moment in kitchen design: While stainless steel is still the dominant look, there are clear signals it has outworn its welcome, even with no clear successor in place." It isn't every day that the big names such as GE and Whirlpool launch new colors. It's a serious effort to at least put a dent in the hegemony of stainless steel. Launching new finishes is a costly proposition. Especially considering that unlike washer/dryer colors, kitchen appliances must be matched across a wide variety of platforms, eg. refrigerators, dishwashers, ranges, ovens, cooktops, and even vent hoods. Whirlpool has launched its new "Ice Collection" of appliances a glossy black finish with stainless trim and a similar glossy white finish. "White is the new stainless" Whirlpool claims in their press release. However, there is hardly unanimity among competitors. Wolf claims, "Black is the new stainless steel" in announcing its new line of black wall ovens. Not to be outdone, GE has introduced a new line of appliances in
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