One of the advantages of a freestanding refrigerator is this optional depth for homeowners who enjoy having a roomy interior in the fridge. There are some disadvantages to freestanding refrigerators when they are compared with their built-in cousins. Although they will work beautifully for many years with the proper cleaning and maintenance, they tend to have shorter lifespans than built-in refrigerators.
Built-in refrigerators are popular among homeowners who love a seamless, high-end kitchen design. Most built-in refrigerators have the compressors on top as opposed to the bottom with most freestanding models. If there are disadvantages to built-in refrigerators, it is that they do tend to cost more than freestanding fridges, and they are not easily moved. They must be professionally installed and affixed to the wall. Stop by one of our showrooms today so we can help you choose the right refrigerator for your kitchen!
Most high-end kitchens generally include a built-in fridge because it creates a seamless high-end look. On the other hand, free standing refrigerators are not made precise to fit your kitchen, and there is usually excess space on the side or top of the fridge, creating an unfinished and less high-end look. Despite affordability, there are a lot of options in terms of door styles, including left or right hinges or French doors.
Plus, they are easier to move or resell as needed. There are also options for depth and width, but these options can be limiting depending on the dimensions of your kitchen and the space for your refrigerator. If your refrigerator space is too large, say for instance you have a big kitchen, you could end up with a fridge that appears to be swimming in a big space. Built-in refrigerators offer a high-end seamless look that sits flush with your cabinets or countertops.
After all, it is literally built-into the space. That might seem like a lot, but keep in mind, a high quality built-in fridge will outlast a freestanding fridge by years. The answer to this question varies based on your budget, goals, and kitchen style. It also depends on the size of your kitchen. It has always kept precisely the same temperature. The vacuum seal is as strong today as it was when it was new. And after we clean it, it looks just like it did the day we bought it.
It's not an ''investment''. It's added expense. Along with the added expense of the additional ventilation needed. And the added expense of the Make Up Air required. There is no bottom line benefit to your finances to upgraded appliance choices.
There is the pleasure of using them. That is what you are purchasing with that added 10K. Would it be better spent on something else? Well, if you're skimping on better windows or better insulation, or better HVAC, just to put in a fancy range, you bet that money could be spent better elsewhere. If you're deciding between 10K worth of upgrades after you've already paid attention to your infrastructure, then whatever you spend that on is a coin toss.
Fisher Paykel Refrigerator - Switch to counter depth or built in Q. Still have planty of time but need to plan my budget already plus prepare applainces for lay out. I wouldn't panel ANY appliance unless fully integrated. Least of all a dishwasher!!
It's asking for trouble, they never hold up to continual wet hands and drips. Soft brass and stainless look wonderful together. I certainly wouldn't panel a single thing with concrete tops!
It's not a kitchen, but you get the idea Schoolhouse Renovation Inc 6 years ago. I have a 23 year old sub zero refrigerator that is going strong. I am getting ready to redo my kitchen and planning on keeping the refrigerator. I will be changing the "skin" but it has not failed me ever. Ice maker still works like a charm. Like 2 Save. Good to know It seems that if I am going for the custom cabinetry I need to stay on the same level with my fridge.
I also need to be very careful about the usable space, per Paul's comment. Thank you for your advice. Like 4 Save. Steven 6 years ago. Depending on the context of the design. Service on a true built-in takes a little bit more work, obviously. A freestanding fridge is not as flush of course, but I have found that in our unvaried kitchen at home, it, along with much of our appliances that we purposely went with exposed for, breaks the design and allows little to no contrast.
Thank you for your design advice, I will consider that. Debb Womack 6 years ago. I have never been able to afford one but all the "commercial" grade refrigerators usually keep your fruit and vegetables fresher for longer, in addition to being built to last longer than your first car.
And I like food much more than driving! Steven is right that the freestanding isn't as flush as the built in as you can see in the photo of our refrigerator, which is counter depth. The other consideration is storage above the refrigerator is possible with freestanding, not usually so with built in. We opted for the storage instead of additional refrigerator capacity as we have a small kitchen. Like 5 Save. It still looks great in your kitchen - my space is also small and I hadn't thought about storage above.
What type of counter is that? The counters are quartz. Diane 6 years ago.
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