Should the refrigerator be freestanding or integrated?

  • Erstellt am 2018-01-21 12:01:22

Roppo

2018-01-21 12:01:22
  • #1
Hi,

we are currently planning our kitchen and visiting kitchen studios. Every time we mention that we want a refrigerator, freezer, and 0-degree zone all in one appliance, the salespeople make a face and say there are only a few of those.

At the weekend at MediaMarkt, we noticed that almost every freestanding fridge-freezer combination also has a 0-degree compartment – this seems completely normal there.

This led us to the question of whether it is simply because these are built-in refrigerators and freestanding ones might be a bit more flexible!? I am well aware that I can research all the appliances myself and buy the kitchen the way I want it. Perhaps, however, there are also real arguments for or against built-in combos? Of course, I have already thought about it, but I would be interested in your opinion and arguments on the topic!

Maybe some background: We want an open country-style kitchen. The location of the refrigerator is directly next to the tall cabinets (0 - 2.20m) and would therefore either stand free at the end of the kitchen or be integrated into the tall cabinets. The kitchen starts to the right of the refrigerator, and to the left is soon the access door to the living room.

What do you think?

Best regards
Roppo
 

Nordlys

2018-01-21 12:05:27
  • #2
Freestanding. Better. More comfortable. Large selection of devices.
 

Alex85

2018-01-21 12:22:25
  • #3
With built-in refrigerators, the selection is very limited if you only have e.g. 140cm for the appliance in the cabinet. Larger appliances have freezing and cold storage zones just like freestanding appliances. In my opinion, there is enough selection.
 

ypg

2018-01-21 13:06:18
  • #4
Make it freestanding!
We have that too.
There are also matching ones for the country house style, for example in color, white or stainless steel, as you like. You can also place kitchen cabinets next to it on the side, then it is more integrated.
 

Nordlys

2018-01-21 14:42:38
  • #5
Freestanding silver Bosch, man-high with magnets, I pin notes on it. Daily command, pizza [emoji487] is gone. Or Coming later today, I'm with Anja in the sauna. Or The bouquet in the fridge is for you..., Karsten
 

chand1986

2018-01-21 14:48:55
  • #6


But that is then a causally linked combination?
 

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