Café is evolving its Style Studio design service into a permanent, complementary go-to resource for consumers. Originally launched last year as a limited-time offer, the Style Studio was met with overwhelming enthusiasm, revealing that consumers see Café not just as an appliance brand, but as a trusted style authority in the kitchen.
To take Style Studio to the next level, Café is bringing in award-winning interior designer Alena Capra, who will be supported by a team of Café personal shoppers. The Café Style Studio helps designers and homeowners cut through decision fatigue, find inspiration and express personal style with confidence. Big questions? Small kitchens? Color cravings? Café has answers, ideas and palettes for that.
This expanded service includes:
- Curated Design Advice: Work one-on-one with an experienced designer supported by a team of personal shoppers for tailored advice that solves design challenges.
- Personalized Kitchen Design: Discover appliances that perfectly reflect any style while creating a space that feels distinctly individual.
- Complimentary Expertise: Enjoy this service at no cost, with absolutely no obligation to purchase — just inspiration and expert support when you need it.
“Design choices today are limitless, and that can make it harder to bring a clear vision to life,” said Erica Bovard, Café senior brand director. “The Café Style Studio was created to help homeowners move through those moments of uncertainty, translating inspiration, color and material palettes into confident decisions.
“Whether someone is mid-renovation or imagining a future kitchen, our goal is to provide guidance rooted in personal style. With Alena’s years of experience solving real design challenges and bringing clarity to complex choices, we’re empowering people to express their individuality and create kitchens that feel beautifully personal.”
Alena Capra is an award-winning interior designer, television host, and spokesperson and the owner and principal of Alena Capra Designs, a Fort Lauderdale–based design firm known for creating stylish, livable interiors. With more than two decades of industry experience, Capra holds the prestigious designation of Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer (CMKBD) and was named Kitchen & Bath Business Magazine’s 2024 Person of the Year. Most recently, she was appointed to the 2026 National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) Board of Directors, further solidifying her leadership and influence within the industry. Capra’s signature style is grounded in timeless materials and thoughtful layering, creating rooms that invite comfort while celebrating individuality. Whether she’s designing a serene retreat or a statement-making kitchen, Capra’s work is all about helping clients express their style with confidence and clarity to curate spaces that feel personal, polished, and effortlessly functional.
In her role as Designer in Residence, Capra will join the Café team with responses to design questions by submitting a dilemma form via cafeappliances.com/style-studio. To help spark creativity, Capra will share interior inspiration, design tips and more on Café’s Instagram and TikTok accounts.
Capra will also host a series of Q&A opportunities on Café’s Instagram, where consumers can receive complimentary, professional advice to help manage their interior design dilemmas and inspire them to create a home that reflects their personal style. As part of her residency, Capra will also host free, in-person consultations at select retail locations in the coming months.
