How do I get the mirrored panel/armoire look on refrigerator?

3 years ago

Who would I contact to get this beautiful panel look on a refrigerator? Would a cabinetry shop provide a product like this?

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Beth H. :

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

why do you people care if it's hard to clean or costs a lot? The OP didn't ask any of those questions. why not just answer her and forgo the snide remarks? Maybe she does have a maid and can do a 200K kitchen.

(They do glass and mirror panels all the time on upper cabinets near a stove, what's the big deal w/having it done on a fridge??)

Marva,,, Yes. a Custom cabinetry carpenter could design panels that fit your fridge, which would have to have the ability to accept panels. the panels wouldn't cost 30K to make! However if you wanted a custom cabinet that it is built into, expect to pay a nice amount to have that done.

The mirrors would be fit into the panels much like they would on a cabinet door.

Obviously to pull off this look, it can't be just a regular generic builder kitchen. The kitchen itself would have to be able to support this look. doesn't have to cost 200K either.

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User
3 years ago
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Buy the right kind of SubZero columns first. Then a custom cabinet maker. 30K-40K later, and you‘ve got it. Then build the rest of the 150K-250K kitchen around it.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
3 years ago
OMG people think stainless is hard to keep this is ridiculous in a kitchen unless of course you actually dont use the fridge or cook. I don’t even like pannelled appliances so this is way over the top.
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IdaClaire
3 years ago
Yeah ... that's gonna be spotted and splattered and a royal PITA to keep clean if one actually uses the fridge on a regular basis!
antiquesilver
3 years ago
Don't forget an allowance for the designated maid!
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3 years ago
You'd buy a counter depth/built-in 'panel ready' fridge or fridge/freezer columns. Then your cabinet maker builds doors (similar to method used for glass front cabinets) & a glass shop cuts mirrors to fit inside the panels & ta-da ;)
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3 years ago
On your posted example it appears they went a slightly easier route than some of the other ideas online by using trim pieces around the edges to finish the glass inset...another option is to have decorative trim applied on top of the glass inside the rail/stiles
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3 years ago
As for the worry of the mirror's getting dirty easily- I tend to recommend an aged mirror finish for clients who prefer to go this route...it hides finger prints and dirt a lot better than a standard mirror
User
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
20K of refrigeration and 10K of custom cabinet work and install kinda does add up to 30K. Im in an association with 15K of custom cabinet makers. 10K would be just average for that picture. Top end would be double that.
Sammy
3 years ago
Um, all they’ve done here is replace the center panels with leaded glass.
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Beth H. :
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
June, wasn't counting the fridge. she asked about the panels. fridge is obviously going to be figured in to the kitchen budget. (although, doesn't need to be a 20K fridge! pretty sure there are other fridges other than a sub-zero. KitchenAid can be had for 1/5 that price.

regardless, OP asked a question and it wasn't answered. except with " if you have 150K dollars, then you can have the same look". or something to that effect.

it's a regular paneled refrigerator door, except the panels have a mirror and muntins
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Perfectly Painted Designs
3 years ago
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@JuneKnow - I’m not sure what fridge your referring to that costs $20k (which the OP didn’t ask about) but even if the if buying a luxury panel-ready refrigerator it should cost roughly $8,000, possibly less if buying through a designer or as package. There are of course, many panel ready fridge options that are much more budget friendly such as Bosch or Kitchenaid.

As for the cabinet build, having panels made to match the rest of the existing cabinets would likely cost $4k at the very most (from the highest quality shop) - not considering the glass shop work.
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3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
It's not my style. But I can see how it would fit some kitchen designs really well. And I agree with Beth, while it won't be cheap, it also doesn't need to be excessively more expensive than other built-in fridges. A good cabinet maker can pull off this look pretty easily.

Of course, any paneled built-in fridge is inevitably going to be more expensive. But presumably, Marva already knew that.

Also, I don't think cleaning is going to be that much of a deal. I do need to wipe my fridge door occasionally. But it's not as if it was a magnet for dirt, if you can pay a little bit of attention to what you're doing. Nonetheless, the suggestion for an aged mirror sounds awesome
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3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
That is 2 fully integrated SZ‘s, side by side. 11K each. With a custom surround. It’s every bit of 30K.
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Beth H. :
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Who would I contact to get this beautiful panel look on a refrigerator?

she didn't ask about the fridge. and she didn't ask about the custom surround.

she's asking about getting the panels made.

and you can easily get this look on another type of fridge.

(but i'm guessing all of this is moot since OP has never checked back)
Tonya GravesVelez
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Hello Beth, it's been 11 months since l inquired on obtaining this look for my Sub Zero. Sorry for the delay but I have been in Iraq for a bit. We are now at the stage of the project where all the subjections, concerns and comment will be helpful in making my kitchen beautiful. I am so looking forward to sharing the finished product with you all.

Marva Velez (Tonya)
Lisa Siegel
2 years ago
Lol, this is my refrigerator. The cabinets are made by Crystal. Keeping the outside clean is a breeze, and yes, I do it myself. Now my wolf stove is another matter. I am not a fan a cleaning stainless steel.

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