Best fridges for your kitchen and home – from Retro Smeg and simple budget styles to combis and space-saving minis
IF YOU’RE after a new fridge, then you’ve come to the right place, as we’ve rounded up the hottest of these cold appliances for you to choose from.
Whether you’re after a brand spanking new design for a kitchen update or simply need a bit of extra refrigerator space for a growing family, there are a few things you’ll want to consider before buying.
Firstly, the size – it’s obvious, but make sure your model is going to fit your space (most are 60cm in width), and remember that a lot of freestanding models will need a few centimetres of room at the back to breathe, so you won’t be able to butt it up flat against the wall.
A built-in model is ideal if you want your kitchen – and appliances – to look seamless, but bear in mind that you won’t then be able to take your fridge with you if you move.
Lastly, you’ll want to check out its compartments and storage to make sure there’s enough for your needs. For example, if you eat fresh a lot, make sure you’ve got spacious drawers for veg and salad.
Need a helping hand? Scour this mix of standalone show stealers, under-counter compacts and double-door delights, and you’ll have your own chill-out zone in no time.
All White Fridge
We’re going to start off with uber-smart mid-sized number from Bosch.
At 60cm wide and in on-trend white, it’s an efficient model that doesn’t cost the earth.
Featuring five shelves, this fridge also benefits from a Super Cooling function – ideal if you’re going to be opening the door a lot (say at a party) – and Fresh Sense technology that makes sure your fridge stays at the right temperature at all times.
A good mid-range buy.
- Bosch KSV29NW3PG tall larder fridge, £504 from John Lewis – buy here
Best Retro Fridge
A fridge feature wouldn’t be a fridge feature without including one of these popular retro designs from Smeg.
With its colourful appearance, it’s great for making a statement in an otherwise plain scheme and you can choose other colours besides this red – everything from candy pink to soft cream.
All soft curves and glossy finish, it’s not only the outside that makes an impression, either… Inside, it has a 223-litre capacity, an auto-defrost function to minimise cleaning time and has fabulously low running costs that make it a more than practical option.
- Smeg FAB28LRD3UK tall fridge, £999 from Amazon – buy here
Best Compact Fridge
Finding a compact under-counter fridge that is roomy inside isn’t an easy feat, but we’ve done it – and we’re pretty pleased with ourselves, too!
This all-white model from Liebherr boasts 154 litres capacity, with four shelves and two vegetable drawers, plus door storage to boot.
Pretty good going for such a neat design we think you’ll agree.
- Liebherr TP1760 Undercounter larder fridge, £399 from Amazon – buy here
Black Fridge
Handsome good looks make this fridge a must for sleek modern kitchens, with its black finish a smart choice for disguising grubby hand marks.
We also like the fact that the handle has been placed high – a smart choice if you’re looking to avoid little ones raiding the fridge!
Five shelves, salad compartments and an impressive 230-litre capacity all seal the deal.
- Russell Hobbs RH55LF142B tall larder fridge, £244.99 from Argos – buy here
Best Fridge: The Professional Choice
Okay, okay, so this one falls more into the fridge-freezer category rather than a plain old refrigerator, but in our defence, it’s got it all.
You’ll be living the American dream with the double-door style, while the stainless-steel finish is all gleaming good looks.
A whopping 412-litre capacity and 120-litre freezer space mean it’s a goodie for large families, while extra features such as dual-air-cooling system, manual ice tray and auto defrost give it a professional edge.
- Bertazzoni REF90X Freestanding fridge freezer, £2,199 from John Lewis – buy here
Best Mini Drinks Fridge
If all you want is a tiny fridge for the bedroom, camping or even the car, then you’ll want to have a gander at this retro design, which has just one shelf and measures 46cm in height.
With just a 17-litre capacity, you can enjoy cold drinks and snacks on the move with this fridge, which cools its contents to 16C below ambient temperatures.
It comes in five different colours, but we like this blue, and it even features a handle to make moving it a piece of cake.
A cute design for compact cooling.
- Swan compact refrigerator, £93.99 from Wayfair – buy here
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