Why You Should Buy a Colored Kitchen Range

Tue Jul 29 2025

Cooking
Kitchen Design & Remodeling

If you're ready to add personality, warmth, and serious style to your kitchen, a colored range might be exactly what you need. More than just a design statement, colored ranges offer high-performance features, durable craftsmanship, and eye-catching finishes that can transform the entire look and feel of your space.

In this blog, we’ll explore the appeal of colored kitchen ranges and introduce top brands that blend premium functionality with vibrant design.

The Appeal of a Colored Range

Colored ranges are more than just trendy, they’re a way to infuse your kitchen with character and charm. Whether you’re remodeling your entire kitchen or upgrading a single appliance, choosing a colored range offers benefits.

Design Impact: A colored range becomes an instant focal point, helping to anchor your kitchen design and tie together cabinetry, hardware, and lighting.
Style Flexibility: From bold reds and deep blues to soft creams and forest greens, there's a color to suit every design palette, from traditional to ultra-modern.
Personality and Expression: Your kitchen reflects your lifestyle, and a colored range allows you to express creativity and taste more personally.
Timelessness with a Twist: While neutral appliances are always a safe bet, a colored range done well can feel both timeless and unique. Many brands now offer classic hues with modern finishes.

The Best Brands for Colored Ranges

AGA Ranges: Iconic Style and Performance

AGA is synonymous with heritage design, but these ranges are far from outdated. Known for their cast iron construction and radiant heat cooking, AGA ranges offer versatile, multi-function ovens and dual-fuel options that combine gas and electric. Even better? They’re available in a wide range of colors such as lemon yellow, pistachio green, rose pink, and heather gray.

Why We Love It: AGA ranges bring charm, color, and professional-level cooking together. They're ideal for kitchens with traditional design elements or anyone who appreciates European styling.

BlueStar Ranges: Professional Power in Every Shade

If performance is your top priority but you still want to make a statement, BlueStar delivers. These heavy-duty ranges feature customizable burner configurations, 25,000 BTU burners, and true restaurant-style results. Best of all, BlueStar offers over 750 colors and finishes—from vibrant jewel tones to soft pastels and textured metallics.

Why We Love It: With full customization options and commercial-grade performance, BlueStar ranges let you build the perfect range to match your personality and cooking style.

Viking Professional Series: Sophisticated and Strong

Viking’s Professional Series combines powerful cooking performance with refined aesthetics. Designed with both form and function in mind, these ranges offer smooth operation, commercial-quality burners, and timeless design. Popular colors include graphite black, antique white, and cobalt blue.

Why We Love It: Viking ranges offer the prestige of professional-grade performance with style-forward colors that bring elegance to any kitchen.

Bertazzoni Professional Series: Clean Lines, Bold Colors

Italian design meets modern innovation in Bertazzoni’s Professional Series. These ranges are engineered for power and precision while featuring clean lines and balanced proportions. Color options include red wine, orange, yellow, and matte black, ideal for kitchens that want a pop of European flair.

Why We Love It: Bertazzoni ranges offer bright, beautiful colors with precision cooking performance, making it a favorite for design-forward homes.

ILVE Ranges: Statement-Making Italian Design

Mountain High Appliance is proud to be Colorado’s exclusive ILVE dealer. These handcrafted Italian ranges are customizable, elegant, and powerful. With collections like Majestic, Nostalgie, and Techno, ILVE offers a wide variety of styles, burner options, and finishes. Choose from rich colors like emerald green, burgundy, matte graphite, and more.

Why We Love It: ILVE ranges are perfect for those who want their kitchen to reflect individuality. From ornate to modern minimalist, ILVE ranges stand out for their detail and charm.

Things to Consider When Choosing a Colored Range

Before you fall in love with a color, here are a few practical tips of what to consider.

Longevity: Will you still love this color in five or ten years, or do you feel like this is a trend?
Coordination: Does the finish coordinate with your cabinets, counters, flooring, and hardware?
Lighting: Colors may appear different in various lighting. Test samples in your space first.
Fingerprint Resistance: Darker colors can show fingerprints and scratches more easily. Look for fingerprint-resistant finishes for easy maintenance.

Expert Help and Inspiration

Need help choosing the perfect range? Visit one of our appliance stores in Colorado Springs, Glenwood Springs, Littleton, Louisville, or Denver to see our kitchen appliances in person. Shop our selection of dishwashers, refrigerators, microwaves, and more. Our expert team is here to guide you through the options, recommend the right fit for your kitchen, and help you explore finishes in person.

FAQs: Common Range Questions

1. Are colored ranges more expensive than standard ones?

Colored ranges can be priced slightly higher depending on the brand and customization options, but many models are competitively priced with their stainless steel counterparts.

2. Do colored ranges require special cleaning products?

Not usually. Most can be cleaned using non-abrasive cleaners, but always check the manufacturer’s care instructions to protect the finish.

3. Can I mix a colored range with stainless steel appliances?

Yes. Mixing finishes is a popular design choice. A colored range can become the focal point while other appliances remain neutral.

4. Are colored ranges as durable as stainless steel models?

Yes. Quality colored ranges are built with the same durable materials and construction standards as their stainless counterparts.