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Comments (48)Hi Folks I know it was literally years ago but I just wanted to chime in and say what a great discussion thread this is/was. So many claims are made by sellers and "makers" - for what it's worth, I am going the opposite direction with my project for our own home. I am building new doors that will look like 1930's commercial chiller units, with big hinges and handles as well as adding several personal touches to the whole lot, like refashioned Chrysler wings emblems etc . The two fridges I am using are a liebherr wine/freezer unit and a Jenn Air Alaska model - see attached link and click on AA kitchen project .... might cause some heart palpitations for some, but perhaps a smile for others. BTW In one of my designs I overcame the issues around the toe kick by replacing the floor under the fridge with an insect proof perforated metal grill ... still strong enough to take the fridge and enabled cool air to vent up from the underfloor. Of course, we live in a temperate climate so this may not be an option for N. America. best wishes from Kilmore, Australia Steve Ansell Here is a link that might be useful: Steve Ansell...See Morecustom panel fridge--is there a rule for handle placement?
Comments (8)Thanks everyone for the advice and photos--I actually held the handle in my hand and did a version of sue36's test, "Pin the handle on the panel", and we were able to determine a comfortable height for us this way. Marcy, though I didn't think of grip clearance before I ordered my handles, fortunately there is enough space. Pllog, yes, as long as it opens...considering it has been installed and yet panel-less for going on two weeks, opening it will be quite nice! Shanghaimom, how is your Thermador working for you? I remember your kitchen, it is truly lovely!...See MoreCustom Panels for Thermador Fridge and Freeze - what size pulls?! HELP
Comments (9)It's purely aesthetic. I think, long term, two point handles work better than single knobs, but any quality cast with screws from the back will work. Choose what looks good in your kitchen and feels nice in your hand. Remember, there will be some suction to pull against, through probably not as much as a SubZero. The ones in your link look nice. One nice thing about longer appliance pulls is that they're comfortable for multiple heights. They also point out where the fridge is. I have 3' by 1" huge handles. But, again, drawer sized ones will also work....See MoreRepairing or replicating custom fridge/cabinet paneling
Comments (4)The problem is that even if you can find the laminate (if it's new, you probably can), it's possible that it won't be a perfect match due to different dye lots. And this is so integrated into the rest of the kitchen, any difference will be noted. Your guy sucks at hole filling. It should look better than that. (ETA, are the diagonal lines applied scratches or are they part of the laminate?)...See MoreIri
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