KitchenAid adds more color options for mixers, small appliances

The company's popular stand mixer and a handful of other products will come in four new shades of salmon, blue, pink and merlot. The company also showed off several new small appliances at the International Home and Housewares Show this weekend in Chicago.

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Bird of paradise

Bird of paradise is KitchenAid's first-ever Color of the Year, which is similar to Pantone's annual campaign. The salmon-like color would look right at home in a Floridian home a la "The Golden Girls."

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We saw blue velvet

Blue velvet is a new addition to KitchenAid's color lineup. It's a matte, light blue shade.

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Dried rose

This new pink color is also matte.

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Shaded palm

This matte emerald will also be available this year.

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Crimson red

This dark shade of merlot is another new color for KitchenAid.

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Other small appliances

A handful of small appliances, including this blender, will also be available in KitchenAid's new shades later this year.

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7 Cup Food Processor

KitchenAid will also have new small appliances this year, including this food processor. It will cost $130-$150 and be available in April.

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9 Cup Food Processor

This food processor, along with the 7-cup version, will have three speeds and LED-lit controls. The 9 Cup Food Processor will cost $180-$200 and will be available in the fall.

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Precision Gooseneck Kettle

This kettle, which will come in stovetop ($100) and electric ($120) versions, will be available in June.

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Sifter and Scale Attachment

This new attachment for the KitchenAid stand mixer includes a scale so you can measure ingredients by weight. It also sifts ingredients. It will be available for $170 later this year.