We have the Elux. It's been trouble free since 2006 (when we bought it). It is not noisy, but is nowhere as silent as our JA Fridge, (which I just can't tell if the thing is running). I can tell if the Elux wine fridge is running --- so ----- I'm not deaf (yet)! I think one of the reasons the JA is sooo quiet is it uses the variable speed compressor. I believe the "Upper end Models" of the Perlick also use the variable speed compressor, so were I looking for a wine fridge today, a "Must Have" would be the variable speed compressor---why?? Quieter operation, better control of wine temps, more efficient etc etc. Do a search for VSP, or variable speed compressor, at the bottom of the main appliance page on GW, to see all the post showing the advantages of the "VSP". Good luck with your decision, We hope you are as happy with your choice as we are---even if I can hear the thing--but I have to "tune in to it" so not obtrusive! Gary

Hi! Not sure if you've found a wine fridge yet, but I thought I'd add my two cents anyway :) Koldfront makes a 15" wide wine fridge that's not too huge but still stocks a decent collection of up to 30 (standard size) bottles. It's built-in design allows you to place it under your counter space too. You can read my full review here! Happy shopping :)

Hi there, Am looking for a 30cm wide and c80cm high wine integrated / under counter all black wine fridge but struggling to find one. Ideally it would have wooden shelves (not metal) and extra points if it is 2 zones for temperature. By all black, I mean no silver metal trim, such as the handle. Does anyone know if such a thing exists?! Thanks in advance, Cheers, Steve

Do you have a kitchen designer involved? Who ordered the kitchen cabinets? I think whoever ordered the panels that are too short needs to cough up the money for them to be replaced. And hopefully the next time they order the panels they read and understand the size needed as specified in the manual of whatever brand the wine/bev fridges are. I would love for you to share photos of the kitchen when you are finished! I am sure it will be lovely! 🥰 ETA- I forgot to say how I did the mockup. I have an App on my ipad called You Doodle. It lets me layer parts of photos or draw on top of photos. I cropped the handles in your photo and layered it on top of the original photo. I then grabbed the color of the cabinet and drew over what I needed to cover. I am sure I am not explaining it very well. 😬