Under Counter Fridge

Under Counter Fridges

When designing the layout of your kitchen, ensuring that there is adequate space for the preparation and cooking of dishes is vital; we can never have too much worktop space, after all!  In fact, when you consider all the appliances your kitchen will house, including all the necessary kitchen cupboards, you can perhaps appreciate why worktop space is at such a premium. This is where an under the counter fridge really will come into its own, as such an appliances ensures the maximum usage of counter-top space. 

If you opt for an under the counter fridge, do not be misled by thinking that you will have to compromise on the space available in your fridge.  Indeed, if you were to opt for the totally energy efficient A rated Hotpoint RLAV21K you would not only have 130 litres of refrigerator space, but also a sleek gloss black finish too.  At this point it should be noted that not all under counter fridges have the benefit of a freezer compartment, some are refrigeration only, some offer refrigeration with a small freezer compartment too,  and so there is bound to be an under counter fridge that totally complements your particular requirements.

Although under counter fridges offer an efficient means of saving space in your kitchen, this is not the only feature they offer.  Going back to the actual design of your kitchen, it can sometimes be an important factor that you need your under counter fridge doors to open a certain way, and some under counter fridges do have reversible doors.  Also, nowadays if you choose an under counter fridge you do have more choice than just opting for a white coloured fridge as under counter fridges are sleek and modern and will enhance the look of any kitchen, whether it be contemporary or traditional. 

If safety is something that you are conscious of, perhaps if you have youngsters who may have prying fingers, some models of under counter fridge have the benefit of safety glass shelves which will not shatter if broken, thereby reducing the risk of injury.

In conclusion, if space saving is required in your kitchen you could perhaps benefit from opting for an under counter fridge – not only will you be choosing a fridge that is totally sleek and stylish, but due to its efficiency you will also be reducing your carbon footprint by having lower energy consumption, which ultimately will lead to a reduction in your utility bills!