The use of a built-in refrigerator is considered a real innovation in modern kitchen design. Such household appliances have not yet begun to be produced on a large scale, but the demand for them is constantly growing. Professionals recommend choosing built-in refrigerators of such sizes that they can be freely placed in a closet, kitchen niche.
Content
- Features and benefits of use
- Dimensions, materials and construction
- Installing a built-in refrigerator
- Assortment range
- Secrets of kitchen design
Features and benefits of use
A huge plus is that built-in appliances are suitable for interiors made in any style. But modern models are not very cheap. In addition, a large built-in refrigerator, for example, looks very impressive, and using innovative technology, you can significantly save space, which is important, especially for small kitchens.
Manufacturers offer a large selection modern models in shape, size, and color schemes. Each connoisseur of a harmonious interior can easily choose the desired technique.
Sizes, device, shapes, colors can be very diverse. There are models with one or more cameras. Some appliances are completely installed in the kitchen set, and are hidden by modern cabinet doors. Others - are built in only partially when the refrigerator is inserted into a niche, but at the same time the headset is not hidden by the elements.
When installing such a refrigerator, take into account that for operation in the device, it is necessary to provide good ventilation, an impressive thermal insulation layer. Among the main features, there are several main nuances:
- Design versatility. Technical models harmoniously fit into the interior, since they are often performed in the main or in an additional color of the kitchen set, countertops, wall panels, and the working area in the room.
- Sufficient roominess.
- Beautiful design.
- Wide range of.
- Demand.
Unlike conventional refrigerators, built-in appliances are designed so that they can be perfectly placed even in a small cabinet, a special box. An unusual installation does not in any way affect the service life of such equipment, the functionality of the device.
The main advantages of built-in refrigerators include the following aspects:
- The technique is much more economical due to the additional thermal insulation of the walls.
- Thanks to the external panels, the devices are virtually silent.
- One of the advantages in interior design is "discretion".
Among the significant disadvantages are:
- Embedded devices, whatever one may say, are much smaller in volume than their separately placed counterparts.
- High price.
Despite such disadvantages, many users increasingly prefer to purchase exactly built-in equipment, especially if the presence of great functionality is not so important, but it is preferable to create a harmonious environment on kitchen.
Dimensions, materials and construction
Before choosing a built-in refrigerator, it is necessary to determine the dimensions of the device that will be appropriate in the interior. The dimensions should correspond to the niche, for example, in the kitchen cabinet. Measurements are made taking into account technological tolerances. Many built-in models are between 54 and 58 cm wide. The depth can be different: there is also 40 cm, but the standard value is from 53 to 55 cm.
Assortment range the height of refrigerating devices is very diverse. You can find devices up to 80 cm, they produce appliances of different widths with a height of 1.5 m. There are also high built-in refrigerators, the dimensions of which are 1.85 m, 1.9 m, 2 m.This technique is appropriate to choose for spacious kitchens with high ceilings. Two-chamber built-in devices are most often produced from 90 cm to 1.2 m.
Low appliances are very convenient to mount under the kitchen countertop. Combinations for the presence of built-in or separate freezers and refrigerators can be selected very different for both small appliances and high counterparts.
An important rule that is recommended to be observed: choose the dimensions of the built-in appliances only after the measurements made, at the same time as ordering furniture.
The key to the long-term operation of equipment is a well-chosen cabinet for its installation. The size of the cabinet depends on the size of the refrigerator. Even for a device with a small volume, the size of the niche is selected with a margin.
In the process of manufacturing the back wall of built-in appliances, completely different materials can be used. At the same time, it is taken into account that the box should be larger in size than the refrigerator. The facade is often made under the countertop. It is very important to have a hidden door, free distance between the device and the walls in the niche. There must be two shelves, and they are placed between the main compartment.
Materials for the facades are selected very durable so that the protection of the device is of high quality, and the greenhouse effect is not created inside the structure. For refrigerators with a large freezer, doors that open like a "pencil case" are best suited.
The choice of technique also depends on the preferred style in the interior..
Installing a built-in refrigerator
In the process of preparation and direct installation of the device, it is recommended to take into account some features. The most significant of them:
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The technique should be compact. When choosing a place for a refrigerator, take into account both the dimensions of the device and the dimensions of the niche for it. - The cabinet is made for the device from different materials; it is important to focus on the overall kitchen design.
- The parameters of the niche box should be larger than the dimensions of the refrigerator (at least 3 cm wider, about 8 or 9 cm longer, 10 cm deeper). Such dimensions contribute to good ventilation, extend the service life of the equipment.
- On the wall of the cabinet from the bottom and from the back, special holes are made for air. The total area of such a ventilation corridor should be at least 200 sq. cm.
- It is necessary to install a separate fan to remove warm air when using large-sized two-chamber equipment.
- A hole must be made in the box in order to lead out the network cable and plug it into the outlet.
Work related to the electrical installation is not recommended to be carried out independently without special skills, it is better to contact specialists.
Assortment range
Modern manufacturers offer a varied selection of built-in refrigerators that differ in their capacity, colors, functionality, and energy consumption. There are both expensive models and budget options.
Inexpensive appliances include Belarusian built-in refrigerators Atlant. For example, the XM 4307−000 model is practically silent, with a drip defrosting system, with glass inner shelves, easy to operate, with isobutane refrigerant. This refrigerator is two-compartment, the freezer is located below. The dimensions are average.
Connoisseurs of a harmonious interior will love Smeg's high-performance recessed models. They are produced in a large assortment of different volumes, colors, spacious dimensions, so they can be easily integrated into the most outstanding furniture set or niche in the wall. The Smeg technique has two options for embedding: you can use sliding guides or fixed hinges.
For maximum energy savings, we recommend Gorenje RKI 4181 AW built-in appliances. This model has not only the energy class “A +», but also electromechanical simple control, durable glass shelves, a spacious refrigerating chamber. Of the shortcomings, a small freezer is noted.
The classic model of the Korting KSI 17850 CF refrigerator is characterized by simple operation, low power consumption, the device has two chambers, which are closed separately. The equipment will need to be thawed periodically. The total internal capacity is 274 liters.
The built-in refrigerator LG GR - N 319 LLC is fully supported by the No Frost technology. The device has two zones of freshness, a sound indicator of door opening, a backlight, and a detector of the current temperature inside the device.
Secrets of kitchen design
Ready-made built-in refrigerators that are sold in stores have a rather modest decor. The finished look of the technique is given during the installation process with the help of design panels installed on the surface. The built-in refrigerator harmoniously combines with all the furniture in the kitchen will perfectly complement the interior. Such models are more expensive, but they are comfortable, quiet, very ergonomic.
Color options - black, blue, light green, pink models - are best suited for partially built-in furniture sets. For large kitchens in light colors, refrigerators are selected that are completely hidden behind the cabinet doors. Separate beverage chambers, often found in large devices, can be transparent and illuminated.
Multifunctional single-chamber devices can be conveniently mounted separately in the lower kitchen tiers, especially if there is a need to save space. Inside, refrigerating chambers are equipped with steel gratings, high strength glass shelves, and compact drawers.
Appliances with two chambers are more like classic refrigerators. Inside the devices there is a zonal division into refrigerating and freezing parts. Many designers, when choosing an economical model, recommend purchasing equipment with two doors.
Single-chamber devices for storing vegetables, fruits, fresh herbs are considered to be innovative devices that are gaining great popularity. Also, there are refrigerators for drinks with a temperature-controlled inside and special low shelves with recesses.
If you want to transform the interior in the kitchen, save space, harmoniously combine everything in the chosen style, or simply purchase practical appliances that are easy to hide behind the original decor, then you will definitely like the built-in fridge. And considering all the nuances described, you can find a suitable model for yourself.
