You know how some refrigerators are so deep that they stick out past the counter? Well, there is a whole genre of the appliance out there that is made to fit flush with the depth of the counter, eliminating those awkward ins-and-outs in the kitchen. Problem is, most of them are at least 36" wide:
A counter-depth fridge is shallower than normal, but generally makes up for storage capacity in its width. Most counter-depth models are 36" wide and up. However, a few manufacturers have narrow models for smaller kitchens, as you'll see in the list below.
A shallow refrigerator makes not only for a smooth fit with countertops, its proportions also allow you to see everything in the fridge with greater ease so you're less likely to "lose" or forget items that are stowed deep in the back of a shelf.
Let's take a look at a few of the narrower counter-depth refrigerators that are available. They tend to be more expensive than their full-depth counterparts, but it can be worth it for a few extra inches in a small kitchen. Plus, they help create a sleeker appearance without the even higher cost of a built-in model.
FIRST ROW:
• 1 LG LRBP1031
• 2 Liebherr CS1311
• 3 Fisher Paykel E522B
• 4 Summit FFBF285
• 5 GE GBC12IAXL
SECOND ROW:
• 6 Blomberg BRFB 1040
• 7 Smeg FAB28U
• 8 Samsung RB195ABBP
Related: High To Low: 10 Small, Cool Apartment-Sized Refrigerators
(Images: manufacturers as linked above)









Elizabeth Apron fro...

Did anyone else giggle at an appliance named "Smeg"?
I had to remove the door from my refridgerator in my apartment to get my Laundry machines installed, and it was extremely frustrating.
And yes, "smeg" always makes me giggle.
Would anyone like any toast?
I'm really glad to see that most of these are actually counter depth. It seems the deepest of them is 28 inches. I can't tell you how many so-called counter-depth refrigerators my husband and I have looked out that end up being 30 inches deep. (Where on earth is that actually counter depth?)
And another thing...why is a frig that is not as deep as its counterpart more expensive? I don't get it!
labchick: in theory, because the shallower depth makes it harder to package the cooling mechanism. Although I suspect it's mainly opportunistic pricing.
I get hugely annoyed when I see that IKEA of UK sells a really affordable counter-depth, thin, bottom freezer mounted refrigerator but nothing is available like that in the US.
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/50157588
Has anyone tried importing such things?
has anyone bought the new LG 16 cu ft refrigerator?
What do your think?
it is the perfect size for my 1940's kitchen!