Beautiful and functional kitchen in a classic design with a large fridge hidden in a corner cabinet
Designing a kitchen is more harmonious, you can win additional space in the room, if you embed a refrigerator in the kitchen. A stand-alone refrigerator takes up extra space in the room and does not always fit the overall design of the kitchen. And if the equipment is built into the furniture set, then the room will look much more aesthetic and spacious.
Built-in refrigerator in the interior of a classic kitchen in a studio apartment
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Small built-in refrigerators are often located under the kitchen countertop.
To win additional space in the kitchen is possible only with the help of special built-in models of refrigerators. They are more compact, economical, noiseless and in comparison with conventional refrigerators are better suited for installation in modern kitchen furniture.
Narrow built-in refrigerator in the interior of a small kitchen
If you want to free up more space in the room, then installing a regular refrigerator in the closet you will not get the expected result. Conventional technology measures more than built-in. If you add the size of a cabinet to the volume of a simple refrigerator, it will take up even more space. If you embed an ordinary model in the cabinet, it will perform only decorative functions, but it will not save additional space.
To integrate a refrigerator, you first need to decide on the place, it is important to consider not only the size, but also the type of refrigerator
Embedded refrigerators are different from the usual ones in that they lack an external decorative panel.
A small built-in model, up to 80 cm in height, can be rationally placed under the working area, tabletop. The internal capacity of this technology is approximately 90-150 liters. If this volume is not enough, then you can install a large two-chamber refrigeration unit or two small ones. The variant with two small refrigerators built under the table top is very original and practical.
Small built-in refrigerator and freezer under the table top
High two-chamber models, as a rule, are installed at the edge of the furniture structure, sometimes they can become the corner part of the headset. In order to assemble furniture and install a built-in refrigerator, it is better to turn to professionals. This will avoid difficulties and will save your own time. In principle, you can make the installation yourself, the main thing is to adhere to the correct recommendations.
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Diagram of the general view of the cabinet for the built-in refrigerator
For work you will need:
Cabinet dimensions for built-in refrigerator
Laminated chipboard, from which the cabinet will be made, must be in harmony with kitchen furniture. Embedded models are equipped with a convenient pantograph system that allows you to easily connect the doors of the refrigerator and the cabinet together. The place where the built-in equipment will be placed must be level so that the finished structure is reliable and stable.
The process of embedding the refrigerator in the cabinet
Future furniture should be equipped with a podium and ventilation holes in the bottom. The top panel is designed with a small indentation from the wall. The rear wall of the case, as a rule, is missing. According to the measurements taken in advance, elements for the future cabinet are cut out. It is more convenient to do this with an electric jigsaw, in this case, the cut-off points will be smoother and neater. The resulting parts are interconnected with screws. Slices are masked with a paper edge.
Installation of facades on the built-in refrigerator is carried out in two ways of fastening: fittings and fixed fasteners with a hinge system
Installing the cabinet on the prepared area, you need to apply the water level, check that the design was exactly. For the power cord, you will need to make a hole in the side wall of the case, if necessary. Then you can proceed to the installation of the refrigerator in the fabricated structure. It is best to place the wiring behind the headset or hide it under the floor covering by covering the wires with a special threshold for safety.
If the cabinet door is fixed on the refrigerator door, special hinges are used for fastening
Finally, secure the doors to the refrigerator. Embedded models are equipped with a canopy door system. Working with the hinge system is somewhat more difficult than with others. This must be considered before choosing a specific unit of refrigeration equipment.
Fasteners for the fronts facades
Some manufacturers offer embedded refrigerators with transparent doors. Such models look very original and spectacular. They do not necessarily fasten the door of chipboard, and without it they look amazing.
Refrigerator model with transparent doors, built-in under the island's worktop
Installation options for embedded and conventional refrigerator models
Make a suitable case for a conventional refrigerator can be a similar way. The only thing that creates significant inconvenience is the lack of a hinged system for doors. Also, the cabinet itself will be much larger than in the case of embedded equipment. There is no bottom for the construction, since normal models must stand on the floor. As a result, there is a risk that the case may be shaky and unstable. The door of the cabinet and refrigerator can be combined with building glue. The main thing is that the loops could withstand such a load.
Cabinet for three-compartment conventional refrigerator
In general, installing a regular refrigerator in the closet is much more difficult. In this case, it is possible to spend a lot of time, effort, nerves and not get the expected effect. Just in case it is better not to risk it.
In order for the facades to open simultaneously with the doors of the refrigerator, you can install ball guides
Experts recommend to have in the kitchen either a freestanding fridge, or to build in kitchen furniture, specially designed for this equipment.
Two large refrigerators installed in a spacious room
Advantages of embedded refrigerators:
Built-in refrigerators are ideal for installation in the kitchen. They work very quietly, do not buzz, do not rumble like the usual cold rooms. Embedded devices have an innovative zero chamber with optimum temperature and humidity, which allows you to store products in the most comfortable conditions longer.
Large two-compartment refrigerator hidden in a closet in a kitchen niche
Such refrigerators will occupy much less space in the room, but they are designed so that, with their compactness, they have sufficient capacity. Embedded models have the same value as conventional ones, so they are quite affordable for every customer.
Miniature refrigerator in the kitchen cabinet for a small studio apartment
Atlant XM 4307-000 two-compartment refrigerator is one of the most acceptable options in its price category
The tendency to install embedded appliances in kitchen furniture came to us from Western countries, where it is customary to rationally manage the floor space. In addition, it is very fashionable and quite often traced in modern design projects.
Two-chamber refrigerator Beko CBI 7771 - the model is quite reliable, but not too spacious and there is no area for storing fruits and vegetables
Manufacturers offer a lot of different embedded technology, which is suitable for small apartments or spacious houses.
The model which is built in under a table-top of Hotpoint Ariston BTSZ 1632 / HA
If you want to create a harmonious interior, add more aesthetics and win additional space in the kitchen, feel free to purchase a built-in refrigerator and make it part of the kitchen set.
Costly model from the German manufacturer Siemens KI39FP60RU
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