WEST VIGNETTE/BLUESTAR- KOI
Shumaker Design Associates - KBIS BOOTH, 2026.
The West vignette offers a more expressive, layered interpretation of warmth and color. Inspired by the Shumaker’s time spent in Zurich, where Koi imagery appeared in retail and hospitality spaces during the Summer Season /2025, the design draws on the symbolism of movement and vitality.
A bold blue Koi mural anchors the vignette, creating a visual midpoint between the rustic Swiss-inspired space and the dramatic Color of the Year destination towards the back of the booth. While still approachable, this vignette introduces a more elevated design language through color, finish, and composition. BlueStar’s 48” Dual Fuel Range is featured here in Brilliant Blue, accented with antique brass and matte black knobs, with a Normandy Hood above. A BlueStar Pro French Door Built-In Refrigerator in deep Cobalt Blue complements the mural’s layered blue tones.
(Shumaker Design/BlueStar Press Release)
Color of the Year/ BLUESTAR / Purple Violet
Shumaker Design Associates - KBIS BOOTH, 2026.
Anchoring the booth at the back wall, the Color of the Year vignette serves as the emotional and visual crescendo of the space. Designed as the ultimate destination, it envelops visitors in depth, warmth, and material richness. Purple Violet is a bold yet inviting hue, chosen by the Shumaker’s for its richness without feeling exclusive. At the center of the vignette is a 60” Platinum Series Range in Purple Violet, framed by cabinetry stained in the Color of the Year to create a dramatic focal point that elevates the range as the heart of the kitchen. Village Handcrafted aniline dye cabinetry surrounds the space, with stained Rift White Oak base cabinets grounding the composition. A custom 143” Atlas Hood in a statuary bronze finish with brushed brass strapping centers the vignette. Its extended length mirrors the cabinetry, reinforcing symmetry and drawing the eye to the range. Together, the layered materials and finishes create a bold yet welcoming environment that unifies the booth and brings the Shumaker’s vision to life.
EAST VIGNETTE/BLUESTAR-SWISS INSPIRED
Shumaker Design Associates - KBIS BOOTH, 2026
The East vignette, designed by Shumaker Design, is one of the most utilitarian and approachable spaces in the booth. Inspired by mountain homes and alpine retreats, it draws on Swiss vernacular architecture, seamlessly blending centuries-old materials with modern living. The result is a kitchen that feels grounded, warm, and genuinely livable. This vignette showcases one of BlueStar’s latest innovations, the X-8™ Cooktop, and Manhattan Hood paired with a stainless-steel French Door Double Wall Oven. Countertops by Onur Marble & Granite reflect light across a green tile backsplash inspired by traditional ceramic-tiled Swiss stoves. Cabinetry by Village Handcrafted throughout, features high-gloss white uppers to reflect light and complement the stone surfaces, which are paired with White Ash base cabinets that reference old-world Alpine construction and exposed ceiling beams.
(Shumaker Design/BlueStar Press Release)
