- Freestanding, full-size refrigerator/freezers
- Counter-depth refrigerator/freezers (front is flush with base cabinets)
- Built-in refrigerator/freezers
- Professional built-in refrigerator and freezer pairs
- Compact or undercounter refrigerators and freezers
Measurement things to consider include the outside measurements of the refrigerator, as well as its storage capability. An average family group of 4 might require at the very least 14 cubic feet of storage space in their primary refrigerator. More substantial households should consider refrigerators with at least 18 to 22 cubic feet of total capacity. A few high-end kitchens can also incorporate a secondary undercounter refrigerator or refrigerator/freezer compartments for quick access to children's refreshments and goodies.
You can find 4 standard styles involving door configuration settings and the location and size of the fridge drawer and the freezer compartment:
- Side-by-Side
- Top freezer / bottom freezer
- French door
- Glass doors ( this option is typically found primarily in professional models)
Side-by-side refrigerator units might work best in thin galley kitchen areas or whenever living space is restricted due the location of a middle island. On the other hand, side-by-side models may not be capable of have capacity for substantial items like entire turkeys in both refrigerator or freezer area.
Top freezer refrigerators are definitely the most economical style for freestanding models. Bottom freezer units are less frequent, but are far more convenient because the refrigerator compartment is at the top which is accessed more frequently than the freezer.
French doors refrigerators have raised in level of popularity recently and feature two side-by-side refrigerator areas above a bottom freezer, merging the best features of side-by-side and bottom freezer versions.
Glass doors help you see what is kept where in your professional refrigerator or freezer which may be convenient, but you might not like the look unless you keep your contents set up in a neat, structured method.
Picking a exterior finish is additionally very important. White and beige/bisque will be the cost-effective and most fairly neutral appliance colors, accompanied by stainless-steel and black. Bolder appliance colors are becoming popular nowadays. In addition, cabinet panels may be furnished by your cabinet manufacturer or created by way of a cabinet manufacturer that will enable your fridge to blend seamlessly together with your cabinets. Stainless steel home appliances are still thought to be very desirable when selling the house.
Not everybody has got the space for or needs the storage capability of professional refrigerator and freezer sets. You also have to ask yourself in regards to the need for having a built-in, counter-depth refrigerator/freezer. Now you have an elegant appearance, but this method can add substantial cost. A similar result can be achieved by building a deeper than ordinary opening for a freestanding refrigerator/freezer in your kitchen plan, so that the unit's face can line up flush with your bottom cabinetry, which will create a more built-in, custom made look for a lot less cash.
Regardless how big or small the actual renovation budget, the purpose is to look for what will work best for you personally and your family having to break the bank.
About the Author: Odis Nash is experienced and knowledgeable in home appliances.