What Types of Fridge Appliances Are There?
Refrigerator design has blossomed as the demand for high style, high function kitchens has become an obsession with both new home buyers and remodelers.
Historically, the refrigerator was a necessary, but not attractive, functional piece of kitchen equipment.
The old models let you choose from two door freezer top models in a variety of colors and finishes to coordinate with other appliances.
The new designs make a serious fashion statement.
Upscale fridge appliances are now the ultimate status symbol.
There are many different configurations available.
At the top in, price and style, are the French door, bottom freezer integrated models that include all the bells and whistles like through the door ice and water, special high humidity or easy access compartments.
These are available in a variety of finishes including panel-ready so you can match your cabinets.
For the industrial look home kitchen there are now ultra wide, glass door fridges that mimic the industrial models.
Next in line, and slightly less expensive, are counter-depth, panel ready models where the doors extend beyond the counter but blend with kitchen cabinetry.
But the options continue with single-function (either refrigerator or freezer) models that are counter height and depth.
Specialty wine storage units are the prestige addition to the fridge line-up.
What is available depends mostly on your budget.
High style comes at a high price.
If you can't afford the ultimate you still find refrigerators that are energy efficient, great looking and include most of the features of the top-end models.
Historically, the refrigerator was a necessary, but not attractive, functional piece of kitchen equipment.
The old models let you choose from two door freezer top models in a variety of colors and finishes to coordinate with other appliances.
The new designs make a serious fashion statement.
Upscale fridge appliances are now the ultimate status symbol.
There are many different configurations available.
At the top in, price and style, are the French door, bottom freezer integrated models that include all the bells and whistles like through the door ice and water, special high humidity or easy access compartments.
These are available in a variety of finishes including panel-ready so you can match your cabinets.
For the industrial look home kitchen there are now ultra wide, glass door fridges that mimic the industrial models.
Next in line, and slightly less expensive, are counter-depth, panel ready models where the doors extend beyond the counter but blend with kitchen cabinetry.
But the options continue with single-function (either refrigerator or freezer) models that are counter height and depth.
Specialty wine storage units are the prestige addition to the fridge line-up.
What is available depends mostly on your budget.
High style comes at a high price.
If you can't afford the ultimate you still find refrigerators that are energy efficient, great looking and include most of the features of the top-end models.
