Why We Our Love For Integral Fridges And You Should Also
Integrated Fridges
Refrigerators with integrated freezers are positioned on top of custom cabinets for the most seamless appearance. They can also have a middle bonus drawer, ideal for storing wine or boards of charcuterie before guests visit.
This design choice has some drawbacks. One is that they may restrict the value of resales in your home should you decide to sell it.
The Bosch Serie 2 KIR24NSF0G
This Bosch refrigerator offers the same top-quality and innovative storage as a built-in fridge however at a much lower price. It's a great choice if you don't have a plenty of storage space in your kitchen. It has multiple shelves for the door, an egg rack, a spacious salad crisper, and an elegant wine rack that can suit all your chilled food needs. LED lights provide a new lighting concept to refrigerators, providing even, glare-free interior illumination. Additionally, they consume less energy than conventional fridge bulbs and last for a lifetime.
The Bosch Serie 2 refrigerator uses innovative technologies to keep your foods longer fresh, with a focus on health and ease of use. The Dual Compressor and dual Evaporator configuration of the Bosch Serie 2 refrigerator is more sophisticated than a conventional fridge. It provides an ideal environment for food preservation. They also have VitaFreshPro settings and internal water dispensers to help your fruits, vegetables and meats retain their texture and taste.
All Bosch refrigerators are easy to clean and operate features. They have an elegant and sleek exterior in stainless steel and a silver handle bar that is compatible with other Bosch appliances which makes it easy to create a unified kitchen design. Bosch has an anti-fingerprint finish on the front of their refrigerators. This is a must for families with small children.
Bosch has a range of freestanding refrigerators to be suitable for all kitchens. This model is their top of the line with dual compressors as well as an ice maker and advanced VitaFreshPro settings to keep your foods fresher for longer. It also features a translucent MultiBox drawer with an elongated base that helps protect fruits and veggies from wilting, aswell being equipped with an Auto Defrost system which automatically evaporates condensation. This makes it easier to keep your fridge freezer clearance spotless. Doors are reversible which means you can set them to open from the left or right depending on the layout of your kitchen. The capacity of 133 litres is sufficient for most families, with three shelves and multiple door compartments to store your grocery items. The hinges on the doors are adjustable, which means you can adjust the height of the fridge to fit your cabinetry. If you're concerned about space the fridge comes in slimline versions that fit under counters.
The Samsung Bespone
Samsung's RF29A967512 is ideal for those who prefer a counter-depth fridge, but still need plenty of storage. The doors with flat panels are designed to blend with cabinetry and give it a contemporary integrated appearance. You'll be pleased with the separate controls for the refrigerator and freezer which keep food fresher longer. Plus, you can monitor your fridge from anywhere using the SmartThings app.
The stainless steel finish is stylish and durable, and you can choose from a variety of door colors to coordinate with your kitchen or home design. This Cotta Sky Blue model, for example, is eye-catching and is a great alternative to the standard silver or black options most fridges & freezers come in. You can pair this model with Samsung's other Bespoke appliances to create a collection that is matched.
Inside there's an enormous 387 liters of capacity for groceries, enough to hold 19 bags of 20-litre groceries. Samsung's "SpaceMax" technology which makes the cabinet walls as thin and light as possible to maximize space, is responsible for this. You'll also find four cabinet shelves, plus an additional top shelf that can be used for vegetables and a metal wine rack with five grooves for Refrigerators bottles. The middle drawer can be configured 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 enables you to store tall items.
Other features include a sleek, stainless steel water dispenser with an electronic control panel and three drinking modes (plus adjustable temperature settings for each). The RF29A967512 is Wi-Fi-enabled that means you can connect it to your home network and use the SmartThings app to monitor and control it. You can also set your fridge's alarm which is helpful when you're running late to work and have to hurry out to have breakfast on the way.
The RF29A967512 is available in counter-depth and standard models. You'll need to decide which one is best suited to your space. The shallower version, however, isn't as big, having smaller 23 cubic feet as well as less freezer and refrigerator space than the larger model. Also, the counter-depth fridge is fairly deep at 72 inches, which is more than most other fridges we've tested. However, it might be too high of a distance for certain people to open with ease. That said, the flat panel handles are ADA-compliant and comfortable to hold and reach. They're more comfortable over the tube-shaped handles found on the majority of refrigerators, so we award Samsung a few extra points for them.
The Sub-Zero Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Integrated Bottom-Freezer
If you're looking to purchase a luxurious refrigerator that will add a designer look to your kitchen, Sub Zero is the brand to consider. Their refrigerators are all made in America and come with a range of customization options to match the style of your home. For instance, they feature hidden hinges and stainless steel handles that create a seamless appearance with your cabinetry. They also come with a digital touch control panel that makes it easy to control temperatures and activate various features.
While many refrigerators make use of manufacturing shortcuts because of their low cost however, when you're paying top dollar for a high-end model, it needs to be perfect every step of the way. Sub Zero pays so much focus on the small details of their products. The fridges are equipped with features like humidification systems which cleans the air to get rid of bacteria and mold. The produce and deli drawers are also closer to the refrigerator's evaporator. This helps keep them cooler and keeps them fresher for longer. They also have removable dividers, and handy freshness card that offers suggestions for preserving your food at the highest quality.
Depending on what you need to accomplish, you can pick between an integrated refrigerator or a built-in model. Both models are available and provide the same features you would expect from Sub Zero. The integrated refrigerator is positioned flush with the cabinet and counter, and has an inset door. It blends into the decor and camouflages its own design.
With a built-in fridge on the other hand it stands out slightly from its housing. It's a more traditional look however, it might not be as easily integrated into your kitchen design as you're hoping for.
Both of these models are both 84" tall and come in different widths. You can also pick the entire fridge or just the freezer or mix and match to build a custom-designed combination that is perfect for your family's refrigeration needs. Sub Zero's 24" refrigerator/freezer column, as an example, allows you to have a freezer and fridge in one unit. This makes it easier to customize your space using their high-performance appliances.
