Is counter-depth fridge better?
If you need to conserve space for a better flow in your kitchen, go with a counter-depth. If you have a large family, though, we recommend regular-depth to ensure you’ll have plenty of space to meet your daily needs. Meanwhile, avoid costly mistakes by carefully measuring your space.
Do counter-depth fridges still stick out?
A counter-depth refrigerator is designed to offer basically the same storage as a regular, full-size refrigerator in a style that generally doesn’t stick out more than an inch or two past the kitchen counters and cabinets. Counter-depth refrigerators are typically under 30 inches deep.
Who makes the shallowest counter-depth refrigerator?
Above: The Liebherr 36-Inch Counter-Depth 4-Door French Door Refrigerator (CBS2082) is the most shallow on our list at 24 inches deep. It’s $6,419 at AJ Madison. Also available is the Liebherr 36-Inch Counter Depth Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator (CS2080) with a single door and two lower drawers is $5,349 at AJ Madison.
How much space do you lose with counter-depth refrigerator?
Counter depth styling gives you an extra 5″ of kitchen space, while fitting virtually flush with your current counters and other kitchen fixtures.
Are counter-depth fridges wider?
With a refrigerator depth between 23 to 27 inches, counter-depth fridges are typically wider and taller than standard-depth fridges to compensate for the reduced volume and to be more space-efficient. Counter-depth units usually have French doors or side-by-side doors.
Should fridge be flush with cabinets?
In short, the answer is yes. Your fridge will need about two inches of space away from the wall in the back to allow for air circulation. On the sides, you’ll want your fridge to have about 1/8 inch for a standard fridge and about 1 inch on each side for cabinet depth.
Why are counter depth refrigerators expensive?
To achieve the same capacity as a standard appliance, a shallower counter-depth appliance needs to be considerably wider. This can mean a reduction in countertop space, as well as a wider door that requires a larger swing radius. And this special design may cost more than a standard appliance.