Be aware that you will have two options for integrating your refrigerator into the kitchen.
You can opt for a freestanding refrigerator that you will place in the place of your choice in the kitchen.
In this case, be aware that many refrigerators now have aesthetic qualities.
There are models in colour to adapt to the rest of the kitchen design, but also decorative tips like stickers or magnets to dress them up.
The second solution is to choose a built-in refrigerator.
Depending on size, it can be slid between two pieces of furniture or under a worktop. The front of the refrigerator will then be visible in the kitchen.
Therefore, the refrigerator will be included in the kitchen design and hidden behind the front of a piece of furniture in your kitchen line.
Your kitchen will have a harmonious continuity because it will be difficult to suspect the fridge’s location.
After design, you can always add a built-in refrigerator to your kitchen, which will require additional work.
The Location of the Refrigerator
The refrigerator’s location is not only a question of space, but we must also consider its position’s practicality.
So, if you have the choice, integrating the fridge in a kitchen rather than a pantry will save you unnecessary trips.
Besides, it’s the same thing in the kitchen: think of the journeys you make when you cook!
Thus, if it is customary to place the sink near the hobs and the worktop for practical reasons, it will be the same for the refrigerator.
Do not place it too far from the worktop because it is during the preparation of dishes that you will most need access to this appliance.
For best performance, avoid placing the refrigerator near a heat source. So keep it as far away from your hob and oven as possible.
Also, remember to respect the integration standards because some refrigerators need a more or less ventilated location.
For free laying, always allow a little margin.