In the gallery

JennAir

JennAir begins with one stubborn idea. Its founder pushed downdraft ventilation into the American kitchen decades ago, and that willingness to defy convention still runs through the brand.

The result today is luxury built to make a statement rather than blend in. That intent is legible across the ranges, wall ovens and cooktops, and the real question a visit answers is how bold you actually want your own kitchen to be.

On the floor in Roseville

See JennAir in a finished kitchen display at Design Gallery Roseville. Book a visit and we will walk you through it in person.

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A stainless range and a white range with brass trim in a pale wood-grain corner kitchen with stacked wall ovens and a geometric tile wall in the Monte Carlo display at Design Gallery Roseville

JennAir offers two distinct design expressions, RISE and NOIR, one bright and architectural, the other dark and minimalist, so a single brand can dress very different rooms without repeating itself.

Part of Whirlpool's luxury portfolio, JennAir has the backing to pursue that boldness at scale and across a full suite. Stand between the two expressions on the floor, compare the finishes and the geometry, and let the contrast settle which one is actually speaking your language.

JennAir, seen as two rooms

JennAir builds one brand in two visual languages, RISE and NOIR, and the difference between them is a decision you make with your eyes, not a spec you read. On our floor you can stand between the two, set a bright, architectural RISE finish against the dark, minimalist NOIR geometry, and feel which one a client's room is actually speaking. That is a judgment that rarely survives a rendering, which is exactly what a working floor is for.

The group JennAir belongs to, and where it is built, is one row of a longer table in the Journal: who makes the brands on our floor.

The JennAir range on our floor

JennAir reaches across the kitchen, and both design expressions run through the whole line:

Ranges and rangetops

professional-style cooking offered in both the RISE and NOIR expressions.

Wall ovens

built-in ovens finished to match either the RISE or NOIR expression.

Cooktops, including downdraft

the self-ventilated downdraft cooking JennAir pioneered, for an island where an overhead hood would break the sightline.

Refrigeration

built-in and column refrigeration finished to match either expression.

Ventilation and dishwashing

hoods and integrated dishwashing to complete the suite.

JennAir traces its founding idea to Louis Jenn and his downdraft ventilation, introduced in the 1960s, and it is now part of Whirlpool's luxury portfolio.

Specifying JennAir with our team

For a designer, the first JennAir decision is not a model but a language: RISE for a bright, architectural room, NOIR for a dark and minimalist one. JennAir describes RISE as intended for designers building custom kitchens to a personal style, and the Gallery is where a client can commit to one expression by standing in it. Bring your plans and our team can walk you from the expression and finish to the downdraft or ventilation and the rough-in. See the Trade Program for designers to set up a partnership.

Guests seated and applauding beside the Seoul kitchen display during the Design Gallery grand opening, a dessert island in the foreground

Where to see it

On our Roseville floor

Displays with JennAir

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between JennAir RISE and NOIR?

They are the two JennAir design expressions. RISE is bright and architectural, aimed at custom kitchens and a personal style, while NOIR is dark and minimalist. Both run across the full line, and standing between them on the floor is the clearest way to choose.

Is JennAir the brand that invented downdraft?

JennAir traces its founding to Louis Jenn, who pushed self-ventilated downdraft cooking into the American kitchen in the 1960s. That downdraft heritage still runs through the current cooktops and ranges, which you can see on the floor.

Who owns JennAir?

JennAir was founded in 1947 in Indianapolis and has been part of Whirlpool's luxury portfolio since 2006. It carries the boldest, most design-forward position in that portfolio.

Can I see JennAir working before I specify it?

Yes. JennAir is installed on our Roseville floor in finished cabinetry, so you can compare the RISE and NOIR finishes, open the ovens, and judge the downdraft cooktops in person rather than from a catalog.

Do you help designers specify JennAir?

Yes. Our team works with designers on the design expression, finish, downdraft or ventilation, and rough-in, and a client can commit to a look by standing in it. See the Trade Program for designers.