Subzero 36 inch built-in refrigerator and freezer columns

7 years ago

Anyone have the Subzero 36 inch built-in refrigerator and freezer columns (not integrated, but built-ins)? How do they look? Too big if you put them together (side-by-side)? Would especially like to see them side-by-side flush inset with cabinet panels on them. Thanks!

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2ManyDiversions

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

I think Debbie Washburn said (and showed) it best... it'd be a solid wall of cabinetry unless you separated them, and then again it will still look like a pantry. Or a refrigerator. Which it is.

As regards built-in flush mount vs integrated, it really depends on your priorities and what look you're going for. If you want to fully 'hide' the fact you have a refrigerator in your kitchen (and that's debatable): Integrated, French. Not side by side. Even an integrated column looks like a fridge/pantry. You still have larger handle(s) than your drawers and cabinets, so it will always be known you've got a fridge in your kitchen (which I don't see as an issue), but 'integrated' does a better job with it due to the fact that it will have a slightly smaller gap (when installed properly).

If you want more room than integrated offers for the same width, and simply like a paneled look, built in flush mount is still attractive, IMO. FWIW, we are paying the (less, actually) money for a built-in flush mount, and would not consider the integrated in the same space due to the smaller cubic foot capacity.

Let's all please keep in mind 'marketing'. In DrB477's photo above you've got an different style panel on the flush mount built in, with big wide tubular handles. On the integrated example is a sleek, contemporary cabinetry, with smaller, slender handles. What would happen if we evened out the comparison? An ever so slight wider gap is the primary visual difference, while the 2nd visual difference is you will see a small amount of hinge at the top on either side (not all across as shown in the image - I know this as I've seen flush mount built-in installs):

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Rita, no, if they are flush mount, installed correctly, the panels do not to stick out on built ins. You are perhaps thinking of built-ins not flush mount. ETA: on SZ built-ins. Many SZ built in models have hinges that work in this type of flush mount application. SZ started adding flush mount install instructions to those that may be.

As homechef59 says, it's all a matter of personal preference - as well as one's needs.

And so no one takes offense to my comment that the cabinetry in the built in is a 'different' style I'd like to state that is the type of cabinetry (similar) we are using. It fits our home and is our aesthetic preference.

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cpartist
7 years ago
Try asking on the appliance forum
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Rita / Bring Back Sophie 4 Real
7 years ago
What do you mean by flush inset, with panels on them? The panels stick out on the refrigerators that are built-in.

CP On my computer it shows that the question was asked on the appliance, kitchen and building forums.
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m111675
Original Author
7 years ago
Yes I mean flush inset for built-ins. Subzero has instructions on how to do it so the panels do not stick out. I am especially interested in seeing how it would look for a white shaker style panel door on the 36 inch Subzero built-in columns. Think it might be too much stainless steel to have two 36 inch columns side-by-side in stainless so wanted to see it paneled to see if that would like better. Thanks!
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M
7 years ago
Since I haven't seen your kitchen plans, I am not sure whether I am helping here. But we had a similar question and came up with an alternative solution.

After some reflection we realized that we never really need all that much freezer space. But we certainly do need all the fridge space. So, instead of getting two columns, we are getting a 36" refrigerator column, and two Perlick freezer drawers. That allows for much better space utilization in our kitchen (remodel is currently underway, so haven't actually seen it yet).

It only gives about half of the capacity of a 36" freezer column. But that'll be fine for our needs. We also do have a little bit of overflow freezer capacity somewhere else in the house, if absolutely needed (and that's also where we can get ice).

Maybe, this type of outside-the-box thinking can help you find a better solution than having two bulky units next to each other.
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m111675
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks very much. We actually were thinking the same thing as an alternative. We also don’t need a 36 inch wide freezer but would like the 36 inch wide fridge so we thought of 2 sets of 30 inch Subzero freezer drawers but in comparing prices of the drawers with panels, it actually got to be more expensive so didn’t make sense. But great suggestion!
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clt3
7 years ago
We have them , but separated by drawers.
homechef59
7 years ago
I have two 30 inch SZ refrigerators with the double freezer drawers that are side by side. While it's plenty of refrigerator space, even with four drawers, there isn't nearly enough freezer space. In a past house, I had the side by side SZ 36" refrigerator/freezer combo. My friend has the same set up in stainless steel. It doesn't seem to overwhelm the space. It's really a matter of personal preference.

I suggest you search for pictures on Houzz. I found a lot of images, both with cabinets and with stainless.
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Virginia Vidoni
6 years ago
We are also going with a 36 inch refrigerator and freezer drawers. I never heard of the brand Perlick before. Do you like your drawers?
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Debbi Washburn
6 years ago
It really looks like 2 large pantry s... so you will have a solid wall of cabinetry- look with these 2... Make sure your designer knows you want to do a flush inset vs regular built-in - it takes up a different amount of space and has specific requirements for the panels and door clearances..

Good luck!
DrB477
6 years ago
The paneled flush inset look is not horrible, but its just not as good as the integrated which REALLY looks like cabinets. The above picture is very obviously a paneled fridge. Honestly I wouldn't pay this kind of money and not get the integrated version if using panels. The stainless BI looks fine (imo)
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