Continuing
Education Unit Program Focuses on the Evolution of Kitchen Design, from Cooking
to Color to Customization
BLANDON, PA – BlueStar®,
manufacturer of handcrafted, high-performance kitchen appliances for the home –
and a pioneer in customization and color innovation – is now offering a
continuing education unit (CEU) course for the A&D community that focuses
on the many facets of kitchen design.
The program, entitled “Discovering Custom Kitchen Appliances,”
provides an overview of the evolution of performance, color and customization in
the kitchen, with a specific focus on design-centric and professional-style appliances. It will be presented throughout the U.S. to
interior designers, architects and showroom sales professionals.
“The kitchen has always been the heart
of the home, but it is now the new hub for social activity. Approximately 82% of
the meals Americans eat are prepared at home, and this number will only
increase in the next few years,” said BlueStar® President Eliza Sheffield. “These
changes are inspiring many home cooks to value design and functionality,
including using appliances as a source of creativity when it comes to designing
kitchens.”
The innovative course has four core
objectives: Participants
will learn about the trends of American dining and the major changes in kitchen
appliance design; how to maneuver homeowner personalities to reflect
their personal style in the kitchen; how chef-inspired kitchen and appliances can influence
creativity; and finally, how to visually absorb the look of a chef-
inspired kitchen and how to apply them to future projects.
BlueStar’s CEU program is an example
of the company’s dedication to kitchen appliance innovation. Through such interactive
programming, CEU attendees have the opportunity to gain education credits while
networking with other industry professionals. The one credit course provides
CEU credits in conjunction with the Interior Design Continuing Education
Council (IDCEC), the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and the
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).
BlueStar® has been a leader in
appliance color and customization for more than a decade and it is the only pro-style appliance
brand to offer virtually unlimited options for personalization across its
entire line of appliances, including more than 1,000+ colors and finishes, 10
metal trims as well as highly customizable cooking surfaces. Consumers
can design a customized BlueStar® appliance online at “Build Your Own BlueStar”.
Designed
and handcrafted in Pennsylvania since 1880, BlueStar® appliances are designed for discerning home chefs who demand
restaurant-quality results in their own kitchens. With a full suite of
appliances, the company’s cooking, refrigeration and ventilation products work
seamlessly together. The award-winning
line includes high-performance gas ranges, cooktops, electric and gas wall
ovens, induction cooktops, complementary kitchen ventilation hoods and premium
refrigeration. For information, visit www.bluestarcooking.com.
BlueStar®
“Discovering Custom Kitchen Appliances”
Accredited by: IDCEC, NKBA and NARI
Credit: 0.1 (1.0 hour)
IDCEC: Course
Code: CEU-109950
NARI: Course Code: CEU10046
NKBA: Course Code: N/A
About BlueStar®
Designed and built in Pennsylvania since 1880, BlueStar® cooking, refrigeration and ventilation products are handcrafted for
discerning home chefs who demand restaurant-quality results in their own
kitchens. The award-winning line includes high-performance gas ranges,
cooktops, electric and gas wall ovens, complementary kitchen ventilation hoods
and premium refrigeration. BlueStar® is the only pro-style appliance brand to
offer virtually unlimited options for personalization, including more than 750
colors and trims as well as highly customizable