Counter-depth Fridge with the most space?
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28" counter...counter depth fridge or full size???
Comments (3)How deep is the Case of the refrigerator? That is meant to line up with the edge of the counters typically so the doors stand in front of the counter edge and have room to swing without impingement on the countertop. You may need to pull this forward to have adequate doorswing. Do they make a model that has a case of about 28" with door thickness adding a few inches bringing it to 32 or so? The other issue that you should check is that counterdepth need significantly less airspace around them, because they are insulated and ventilated a bit differently than a full depth fridge....See MoreGetting the most out of available space...counter depth
Comments (20)Thanks for your thoughts. I'll try to answer your questions. There are so many places (5 tables) to eat in this house we actually discuss where we are eating supper every night! On the front porch-- in the small DR-- at the upstairs table-- or by the TV? The dining room is just used as a practice room. Loosing the designated DR will hardly be noticed. There is a seldom used fireplace room ~21'x 13' with lots of windows that can be set up for larger extended family dining when necessary. The DR room will be turned into a bedroom. We need another bedroom because in our ~3000sq ft house we only have two bedrooms. Hope you can make sense out of all that. The small dining area at the end of the kitchen will be great for 2-6 people. But even then it will be used maybe once a week. I flipped the two rooms because I crave light and views outside; my ideal house would be on a big country lot. Anyway, this way the prep area is all windows, and that is where I will spend nearly all my time. DH will hang out in the 3-season porch and with the kitchen windows open, we can talk when he is around. I'm sure we will eat on the porch most evenings. Access to the garden and a shorter trip from the garage to the kitchen and laundry to kitchen are also big pluses. I like it much better than the first layout. Anyway, there are only 40 inches between the support wall and the DR wall. That is not enough room for the 36" cooktop....See MoreCounter Depth vs Non Counter Depth Fridge
Comments (8)Refrigerator carcass/box depth is only part of the story when determining the depth of a refrigerator and its impact on an aisle. You need to measure the full depth - including: (1) Box + Doors + Handles (2) Amount of space you will have behind the refrigerator for air circulation, power outlet + plug, and water line (if you have a water spigot and/or an icemaker). From my experience, CDs need less recommended air circulation than standard depths. Check the refrigerator's specs for the minimum recommended - but be aware that your installation may need more space, depending on your setup (e.g., do you need more space for the plug or water line than is recommended in the specs?) As Lisa mentioned, you need to measure from the handles when determining the aisle width and you need to determine how busy that aisle will be. You also need to take into account what is in front of the refrigerator - is the Prep Zone in front of the refrigerator? the Cooking Zone? If the Prep or Cooking Zone is directly in front or it is in any way "shared" work space, you will need more space in that aisle. So, measure from the refrigerator's handles to the counter edge of an island/peninsula or whatever is in front of the refrigerator, determine what you will have directly across from the refrigerator, and determine how busy that aisle will be....See MoreAny Regrets Switching From Regular-Depth to Counter-Depth Fridge?
Comments (49)We're a family of five. We eat lots of produce and I cook at least once a day. I bought a CD Electrolux all fridge a few years ago and don't regret it. The one thing it doesn't fit well is a box of those huge 16" take-and-bake pizzas. I have to remove them from the box or clear a shelf that doesn't have a door shelf across from it when closed. My produce may overflow the available space in my drawer for a day or two, but that's not really an issue. I really love that it doesn't intrude on my aisle because the fridge location in this house is stupid. FWIW, my fancy Gaggenau oven doesn't fit those pizzas, either. I have to cut them in half. I wouldn't trade my oven for one that did. It's my precious....See MoreUser
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