I got the Whirlpool 4 door French door this January and love it. It is the one with water and ice in the door. I had the same concern even though I don't have small children anymore, but do have lots of magnets from our vacations. Magnets do stick to it, both the front and the sides. I was afraid there wouldn't be much room in the freezer, but have lots in it and still have room. We use the fourth door for fruits, vegetables, and meats. Love the icemaker on the door instead of taking up room in the fridge.

Blue Star is making colored refrigerators now.

Thanks for the feedback Countrygirl. Do you find the Whirlpool to be noisy?

Mistman, I just looked at the Bluestar website, but they don't mention refrigerators yet. Do you know when they'll be coming out and if they'll make a full-depth model?

Thanks for the input Rococogurl. I agree with you to an extent. The most important thing is to find a reliable 36" full-depth fridge that is relatively quiet and has a good amount of storage space. After that it becomes a matter of stylistic preference (French Door or Side-By-Side, location of icemaker, color, etc.). But, assuming there are a variety of fridges that would meet our needs (the main unknown to me is noise), I don't think it would be unreasonable to further narrow the list based on the type of SS used on the door. Magnetic wall paint is certainly another possibility that I hadn't thought of though.

From what I've seen so far, there are lower-end models of the better brands (like KA) and higher-end models of the everyday brands (like Frigidaire) that might give us most of what we want. I just don't really know how to choose between them.

I went through a fridge choice last year. A bit different but first I narrowed down those that fit. Then I looked at door style because that can be OK or totally annoying. Then I evaluated interior layout. And, of course, budget helped narrow down contenders.

Once I found which would work the hard part started. I believe in going to see each one in person, which required some travel. I also photoed doors, interiors, everything when I went because I get overwhelmed in stores with multiples. After, when I got home I was able to go over the various features I liked/didn't.

Then I researched by model number to see pros and cons out there. Every brand has raves & raspberries -- if a fridge is noisy, it will get mentioned. Ditto for poor service. I spoke to long time users on GW about various things. That is most helpful of all (also did that in the past with a range purchase). Then it's the one you feel best about.

Wish there was an easier way. But I freely admit I'm guilty of over researching. But it's also a strategy for improving the odds on a purchase.

We use tape. Really, tape to attach the kids' pictures and report cards etc. to the SS fridge door. At first it bothered me a little, but the adhesive cleans off. And I attached a pair metal strips on the side of the fridge cabinet that IKEA sells for magnets but don't even use those much. You get over the magnet thing.

We have a frigidaire top freezer stainless steel refrigerator. It holds magnets and the finish is easy to maintain--it doesn't smudge too badly and it cleans up easily with a damp microfiber cloth. (It's much easier to clean up than the stainless Bosch dishwasher I have). I haven't noticed it being noisy, but I have two kids and a dog so I probably am not the best judge of whether an appliance is noisy.

Greasetrap, the BS friges aren't on the web site yet but are on their FB page. I have no idea when they will be coming out or anything about them other than you can pick whatever color you like.

greasetrap, as for noise, the whirlpool does not seem to be very noisy. When we talk in the kitchen, we don't even notice it. But I am comparing it to the 20 year old Kenmore that it replaced. I also haven't noticed fingerprints are bad. I just wipe them with a soft cloth, but it doesn't have a lot of fingerprints. Of course I always use the handles when opening and closing so there is less touching on the door itself to leave prints. Again I don't have small children to leave prints behind.

Our old frig was an expensive Kitchenaid that magnets did not stick to. Our new one is a cheaper Kenmore French door that I really like. Magnets do stick but I am not a fan of "stuff" hanging on my refrigerator (I have a bulletin board in my kitchen for that).

I much prefer my French door to my old Side By Side. It was about $1,500. The only thing I don't like about it (and French doors in general) is they don't make or hold a lot of ice. Go to Sears and check out Kenmore.

Anyone know who is going to be making the Bluestar fridges for them?