The most critical measurement for a built in refrigerator is the fridge cabinet depth. Anyone looking to invest in a built in refrigerator needs answers to a few simple questions: Which refrigerator is best? How long will it last? What’s the warranty? Can I get service in my area? Is the service reliable and prompt? And perhaps most important: how can I get the best deal? The … [Read more...]
Between Fridge Storage
Separating paneled built in fridge units with detailed custom features hides appliances behind a furniture look. A built in fridge and freezer may or not be hidden behind wood panels although the lack of visible hinges and grilles is a plus. Though not always. The idea with built ins often is to create a different look in the kitchen. That can be achieved by installing the … [Read more...]
Refrigeration in Disguise II
An integrated paneled refrigerator can be designed to blend into a kitchen or steal the show. An integrated paneled refrigerator can be made to look like part of the kitchen's architecture. It's a necessary appliance needed but hated by many -- especially me -- because it's large, usually unattractive and it commands attention. Given a do-over, I would either hide our … [Read more...]
Refrigeration in Disguise
Refrigeration disguised by panels makes an ordinary kitchen appliance look like an armoire or a pantry. Over the past few years, the look of refrigeration has changed. Integrated refrigerators and freezers have progressed from those which take panels to custom, full-blown furniture statements, especially in high end kitchens. The paneled refrigeration trend has been spurred … [Read more...]
Black Lacquer Kitchens
Modern black lacquer kitchens make a statement with black cabinets that amp up the cool factor. Architectural black lacquer kitchens make a point about purity of design. Keeping surfaces all the same color allows the structure of the kitchen to dominate. While the look might not be for everyone, and dark walls and cabinets can be high maintenance, the sophisticated look and … [Read more...]