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Urgent help! White or stainless refrigerator

10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago

We remodeled 3 years ago. Unfortunately We are replacing our refrigerator that has had too many problems. I am thinking of switching to the new white fisher Paykel has. I think it will blend in better with the row of tall cabinets it sits next too. We have stainless range and paneled dishdrawers. Would this look strange? I love the look of the white built in, will mine look like a mismatched imposter? It does have stainless handles to tie it together. I am not a matchy matchy person so a bit of eclectic look is fine, just want it to look well done. I do not like the upkeep of stainless with 3 small kids always fingerprints then streaky after I clean. Fisher Paykel does claim their stainless is easy clean and it looks like a nice matte finish. I am attaching photos of the fridge choices as well as those of the kitchen right after we finished. The new fridge will be a little bit more shallow so it will not stick out quite as far.

Also does anyone know if the new white refrigerators are magnetic. I miss my magnets.

I need to decide by tonight so any insight is appreciated greatly!

Comments (22)

  • 10 years ago

    I should add fisher and Paykel are replacing free of charge! Wonderful service from them with our issues. All companies will have problem apliances within the Product line but F&P have extended wonderful service to us. These are the current models that will fit out cutout. Our old ones is a DCS model no longer manufactured

  • 10 years ago

    Get the white. The ss handles will tie it together with the range, and you'll be happy without the fingerprints. Beautiful fridge and kitchen.

  • 10 years ago

    White!

  • 10 years ago

    Depends on the actual white. Can you see it in real life?

  • 10 years ago

    By the way, they do make magnetic chalkboards. I notice you have a chalkboard already and you can place magnets there instead of on the fridge.

    http://www.potterybarn.com/m/shop/accessories-decor/pinboards-chalkboards/chalkboards/

    ratrem thanked anitamo
  • 10 years ago

    The new fridge will be a little bit

    ore shallow so it will not stick out as far.

    ******

    Are there any concerns about door opening since it will be more shallow?

    ratrem thanked User
  • 10 years ago

    I like the white. It would blend in with the wall of white cabinetry, and the stainless handles would tie in nicely with your oven. The picture of the F & P refrigerator looks clean and classy, just like your beautiful kitchen!

    ratrem thanked wags4fun
  • 10 years ago

    I wish I could see it in real life, but its not carried in a showroom around here. My gut wants white and that is what I asked them to replace with. Then it seems everyone else thinks I need to stick to stainless to match the range and hood..... Maybe they are thinking of the old kind of white. We are never selling so that is not an issue. I think not having a big steel box will actually help make the nice pro range stick out more in a good way. Maybe I'm just so tired of the fingerprint battle that I am jaded. This stainless model does look like the matte stainless will be easier to clean. I do worry the white will look dingy after a while. I am sure I will have to clean it just as much.

  • 10 years ago

    mimi I dont think so, its only about an inch difference. I guess we could always pull it out that extra inch again if we have to or have our contractor shave the wall?

  • 10 years ago

    White. I'd go with white. The handles would tie it in nicely.

  • 10 years ago

    Another vote for white.

  • 10 years ago

    Actually, if the fridge was white....your stainless steel range and hood would be the star of the room, not a supporting player.

    ratrem thanked Lavender Lass
  • 10 years ago

    I'd go with white. Worst case scenario is that you see that the white is really off from your cabinets, and you send it back.

    Make sure you see it before you sign off.

    I think it's going to look amazing.

    ratrem thanked User
  • 10 years ago

    Go white! Don't worry about everything matching, they all tie In together and compliment your beautiful kitchen.

  • 10 years ago

    Wow, beautiful kitchen! Did you do a reveal? If so, I missed it. Dang! Do you have the link? I'd love to see more.

    I love white with stainless details so that's got my vote, too.

  • 10 years ago

    What a pleasant kitchen! It looks so nice to work in.

    (I also vote white.)

  • 10 years ago

    Lisa_a I did a reveal 3 years ago in the other garden web forum, not sure how to access so I attached the original photos! We remodeled our entire first floor (and second floor). We live in an Urban two family. We opened all the walls, took down, pretty much a gut. I was pregnant with my 2nd and now I just had my 3rd! wow time flies. Seeing the house so fresh makes me want to deep clean stat and repaint messy little hands!

  • 10 years ago

    I also vote white! I'm assuming your cabinets and BS are a bright white. If they are creamy it might look off. Is there any way to go see any of their white appliances in person to see if a cabinet door matches?

  • 10 years ago

    They were called polar white which is simulate to dove white. They may not be as bright as original.

  • 10 years ago

    Love your home. It's so bright and cheery. Beautiful kitchen. If the white goes well with your cabinets, definitely go white. It will look built-in and, I agree, make the other stainless stand-out and shine. I think your kitchen will also feel bigger as the fridge will recede more into the wall...and I mean visually, not just that it's a less deep fridge.

    Oh, share photos once you have it installed. :)

  • 10 years ago

    Yay, eye candy/kitchen porn, one of my favorite things. Thanks for posting more pics. I found your reveal thread but the photos aren't there anymore (another casualty of the move, I guess): Kitchen open floor plan remodel, 6 months later. Thanks GW Your before pics are still there, though.

    Love the ceiling fan. Do you remember brand and style?