Every year, KitchenAid unveils a new colour that has home bakers contemplating whether it's finally time to invest in the stand mixer of their dreams. From butter yellow to blue salt and hibiscus before that, the brand has built something of a cult following for its annual colour launches - and today they've really stepped it up a notch with a first of its kind type of launch. Not just a new colour, but a new feature that'll have home bakers begging for this new piece of kit.
Meet Luminaire in Blue Peppercorn – the brand's first-ever illuminated stand mixer. And its good timing with Bake Off back on our screens from next week, giving plenty of inspo to get baking as we head into the colder season. The new design features a fluted glass bowl AND an integrated bowl light! It literally shines and illuminates while you bake, casting light through the textured glass as you mix. It's an innovative upgrade from the colourful ceramic and stainless steel bowls we've seen before, and easily one of KitchenAid's most eye-catching designs yet.
The soft blue peppercorn finish is inspired by "the final crack of seasoning" and comes in a soft, desaturated blue shade with a crinkle texture, finished with polished metallic accents. The overall colour and texture makes it an unexpected alternative to the brand's iconic glossy red.
If you've been toying with the idea of getting your hands on a KitchenAid, now might be the time. And good news because The Good Housekeeping Institute has tested the best stand mixers from KitchenAid to Smeg and KitchenAid is the winner! They're highly praised for their powerful mixing, sturdy construction and impressive versatility, making them one of our favourite premium stand mixers for keen home bakers.
This latest model also comes packed with thoughtful upgrades, including 11-speed Precision Control with Half-Speed Fold and Soft Start settings for more delicate recipes, plus premium stainless steel accessories – a Flex Edge Beater, Flat Beater, Wire Whisk and Dough Hook – all of which are dishwasher safe.
As well as the illuminated glass bowl, the Luminaire mixer features polished metallic details and subtle sparkle-inspired finishes designed to catch the light throughout your kitchen. KitchenAid describes it as a mixer that's "made to be seen" just as much as it's made to bake with – and this definitely deserves its own space on the countertops.
KitchenAid Luminaire Blue Peppercorn Stand Mixer 4.7L
The brand-new Luminiere design Blue Peppercorn stand mixer is available to purchase now for £899 at kitchenaid.co.uk.
Mel is the Senior Food & Drink Writer for Good Housekeeping UK, covering all the delicious new product launches that come her way, writing about food and drink topics, and curating gift guides for the best foodie products to buy. Alongside that, she can be found developing and creating cocktails for GH and holds her WSET Level 2 in Wine and Spirits. She was part of the Good Housekeeping Institute food testing team for over four years before moving over to the digital side, so knows a thing or two about great food products. You'll find her scouring the supermarket shelves in her spare time for new and exciting ingredients to experiment with in her kitchen.
