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More thoughts on Black Stainless SteelChoices about at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterIt looks like almost everyone has jumped on the Black Stainless bandwagon when it comes to appliance finishes. KitchenAid introduced a Black Stainless Steel refrigerator only a couple of years ago. Since then, Samsung has launched an entire line of Black Stainless Steel, along with LG. However, Dacor, a Samsung owned company, appears to be the only luxury brand to enter the Black Stainless fray with their new Modernist collection.Frigidaire appears to be jumping into the Black Stainless appliance pool with a full-line offering. Parent company, Electrolux, has yet to announce its intentions with their premium Electrolux offering. Similarly, Bosch has introduced a dishwasher in Black Stainless, presumably to be followed with a full line. However, Bosch's high end brands, such as Thermador, and Gaggenau have not made a move in this direction.It seems clear that this finish has a definite appeal for Millennials, and will find a home not in the entry level, but in the upgrade offerings of the popular brands GE, Frigidaire, and Whirlpool; as well as the Korean brands Samsung, and LG who have carved out a strong offering for Millennials.Notably, Whirlpool's super premium brand, Jenn-Air does not have Black Stainless, nor does GE's luxury brand, Monogram.Here's the good news. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center is your headquarters for major appliances regardless of brand or finish. They carry all the major brands as well as most of the specialty brands, and an interesting selection

Best Selection and Prices on GE Artistry Series AppliancesAt Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterThe GE Artistry Series appliance line looks retro, but is designed to appeal to the younger crowd - the millenials. Available in both white and black, the new line definitely has touches that go back to yesteryear, such as a range with an analog clock, a bottom freezer refrigerator with rounded corners, and even an old style GE logo. With all the excitement of a new line with a hot design targeted at such a huge market as the millenials it would be no surprise to see GE launch this product with premium price points.However, the new GE Artistry Series appliances are solidly within reach of the millennial target market. A full kitchen package can be purchased for less than $2500.GE Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator $1099GE Dishwasher $499GE over-the-range Microwave $219GE gas or electric range $599TOTAL $2416It's interesting that the GE industrial designer that led the development of the Artistry Series, 27 year old Tomas DeLuna, is himself a millenial. DeLuna states:"Making the critical consumer touchpoints metallic, and set against either a pure, white gloss or black gloss finish creates a look that is both familiar to our consumers, yet remains fresh and modern. That's what makes the GE Artistry Series special; the design is authentic and contemporary with a nod to the past not currently offered in the marketplace."For a limited time, you can save $200 on a GE Artistry Series