Integrated Fridges
Integrated fridge freezers sit on top of custom cabinets for a completely seamless look. They can also feature an extra drawer in the middle, ideal for storing wine, or a boards of charcuterie before guests visit.
This design option has a few negatives. One of the downsides is that they could lower your home’s resale price if you decide to sell.
The Bosch Serie 2 KIR24NSF0G
This Bosch fridge is built to last and offers the high-quality and clever storage space of a built-in refrigerator at a lower cost. This Bosch refrigerator is ideal for people who don’t have a lot of storage space in their kitchen. It comes with multiple shelves on the door as well as an egg rack and an enormous salad crisper. LED lights provide an entirely new concept of lighting to refrigerators, providing even, glare-free interior illumination. They also use less electricity and last longer than traditional fridge lights.
The Bosch Serie 2 refrigerator uses advanced technologies to keep your food longer fresh, with a focus on the health and convenience. The Dual Compressor and Dual Evaporator configuration is more sophisticated than anything you’ll find in a standard fridge, providing the perfect environment to preserve food items. They are equipped with VitaFreshPro and internal water dispensers to assist in helping vegetables, fruits and meats retain their texture and taste.
In addition to these advanced features, all Bosch refrigerators are simple to clean and operate. They have an elegant and sleek exterior in stainless steel and an elegant silver handle bar that matches most other Bosch appliances making it simple to create a harmonious kitchen look. Bosch has an anti-fingerprint finish on the front of their refrigerators. This is a must for families with young children.
Bosch offers a variety of different freestanding fridges to suit all types of kitchens. This model is at the top of the line equipped with dual compressors and VitaFreshPro advanced settings that help keep food fresher longer. It also comes with a transparent MultiBox drawer with a rippled base that helps protect fruits and veggies from wilting, as well being equipped with an Auto Defrost system that automatically evaporates condensation and helps keep your fridge clean. The doors can be reversible, so you can install them to open from the left or right depending on your kitchen’s layout. The capacity of 133 litres in this fridge is enough for the majority of families. It has three shelves and many compartments inside the doors to store your groceries. The hinges for the door are adjustable, so you can adjust the height of the fridge in line with your cabinetry. And if you’re worried about space, this fridge is also available in slimline models to fit undercounters.
The Samsung Bespone
Samsung’s RF29A967512 is ideal for those who want a counter depth refrigerator but still require plenty of storage. The doors are flat and are a perfect match with cabinetry for modern, built-in style, and you’ll appreciate the separate fridge and freezer controls that ensure food stays fresher for longer. You can also monitor your fridge remotely using the SmartThings App.
The stainless steel finish is elegant and durable and you can select from a variety of door colors to coordinate with your kitchen or home decor. This Cotta Sky Blue model, for example, is eye-catching and a great alternative to the black or silver choices that the majority of fridges come with. It is possible to pair this model with Samsung’s other Bespoke appliances to create a set that is compatible.
Inside the cabinet, you’ll find 387 liters of capacity for groceries, enough to store 19 bags of 20-litre grocery items. Samsung’s “SpaceMax” technology which makes the cabinet walls as light and thin as it is possible to maximize space, is responsible for this. There are also four shelves for the cabinet, along with an extra shelf on top for vegetables, and a steel wine rack with five bottle grooves. The middle drawer can be used to hold deli items, wine, beverages, meat or soft-freeze. The fridge comes with two crisper drawers and a clever slide back portion of the middle shelf that lets you store tall items.
Other features include a sleek, stainless steel water dispenser that has a digital control panel and three drinking modes (plus customisable temperature settings for each). The RF29A967512 is Wi-Fi enabled, which means you can connect it to your home network and use the SmartThings app to monitor and manage it. You can also set the alarm of your fridge freezer collection, which can be handy if you’re running late for fridge and freezer work and have to hurry out to get breakfast before you leave.
The RF29A967512 is available in conventional and counter-depth models, so you’ll need to determine which one fits your space best. The model with a lower depth is less spacious, having a less capacity of 23 cubic feet and less freezer and refrigerator space than the bigger model. The counter-depth refrigerator is fairly deep at 73 inches, which is taller than most other fridges we’ve tested. It could be too far of a step for some people to open comfortably. The flat panel handles are ADA-compliant and fridge and freezer easy to grasp and reach. They’re a better choice than the tube-shaped handles on most other refrigerators, and we award Samsung a few extra points for these handles.
The Sub-Zero Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Integrated Bottom-Freezer
If you’re looking to purchase a luxurious refrigerator that can add an elegant look to your kitchen, Sub Zero is the brand to go with. Their refrigerators are manufactured in America and come with a wide range of options for customization to fit the style of your home. For instance, they feature hidden hinges and stainless steel handles that make for a seamless design with your cabinetry. They also come with an electronic touch control panel that makes it easy to control temperatures and activate various features.
While the majority of refrigerators can get away with manufacturing shortcuts due to their low price, when you’re paying top dollar for a designer model it needs to be perfect every step of the way. Sub Zero pays so much attention to the details in their products. They have a humidification system which scrubs the air to remove bacteria and mould. The deli and produce drawers are also closer to the refrigerator’s evaporator. This helps keep them cooler and prolongs their freshness. They also have removable dividers, and a handy freshness card that provides tips for optimal preservation.
Based on your requirements depending on your needs, you’ll be able to choose between an integrated or built-in refrigerator. Both models are available and offer the same features you’d expect from Sub Zero. The integrated refrigerator is flush with your cabinet and counter through an inset door, blending with the decor of the room and almost camouflaging the appliance (not even the vents for the compressor are visible from the outside).
A refrigerator with a built-in design however, protrudes slightly out of its housing. It’s more traditional, but it may not be as easily integrated into the kitchen layout you’re hoping for.
Both of these models are 84″ tall and come in different sizes. You can choose between the freezers and all fridges or mix and match to create an individual combination that will meet the needs of your family. Sub Zero’s 24″ refrigerator/freezer column for instance, lets you have a freezer and fridge in one unit. This makes it much easier to customize your space using their high-performance appliances.