If there's a big kitchen renovation in your near future, you should consider some design options related to the choice of your brand-new refrigerator and how each can impact the look and function of your renovated kitchen. You will discover 5 fundamental forms of refrigerators available:

• 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 range from the exterior dimensions of the refrigerator, along with its storage capacity. A common family group of 4 might require at the least 14 cubic feet of space for storage within their main refrigerator. Larger families may want to consider refrigerators with no less than 18 to 22 cubic ft of capacity. Several high-end kitchens may also include a secondary undercounter refrigerator or refrigerator/freezer compartments for easy access to children's refreshments and treats.

You can find four standard designs involving door designs and also the area and height and width of the refrigerator compartment and the freezer drawer:

• Side-by-Side


• Top freezer / bottom freezer


• French door


• Glass doors ( this option is commonly seen only in professional versions)

Side-by-side refrigerator units might work best in thin galley kitchen areas or while space is restricted due the placement of a middle island. However, side-by-side units might not be capable to accommodate good sized items like whole turkeys in both refrigerator or freezer compartment.

Top freezer refrigerators are the cheapest type for freestanding models. Bottom freezer types are less common, but are far more convenient because the refrigerator compartment is on 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 chambers above a bottom freezer, combining the best top features of side-by-side and bottom freezer units.

Glass doors allow you to see what is stashed where in your professional refrigerator or freezer which may be convenient, but you may not like the look if you do not maintain the material organized in a neat, structured method.

The selection of exterior finish is also essential. White and beige/bisque will be the least expensive and the majority neutral appliance colors, accompanied by stainless steel and black. The much more bold home appliance colors at the moment are very popular in recent years. Furthermore, cabinet panels is usually supplied by your cabinet manufacturer or created by way of a cabinet producer that will permit your fridge to combine effortlessly with all your cabinets. Stainless-steel kitchen appliances are still thought to be very attractive when selling the home.

Not everyone has got the space for or needs the storage capacity of professional refrigerator and freezer sets. You need to to ask yourself concerning the significance about having a built-in, counter-depth refrigerator/freezer. It is really an elegant look, but this choice can add significant cost. A similar result can be achieved by creating a deeper than normal opening for a freestanding refrigerator/freezer within your kitchen area plan, in order that the unit's face can line up flush along with your bottom cabinetry, which will make a more built-in, custom look for a lot less money.

Regardless how big or small the actual renovation budget, the objective is to discover what will perform most optimally to suit your needs and your family having to break your budget.

About the Author: Odis Nash is experienced and knowledgeable in home appliances.