I don’t have the fridge info you are looking for but would encourage you to post your floorplan to the kitchen forum. Their are some people there who can work wonders with layouts and may see options you don’t that would give you better fridge placement.

That’s not Counter depth. That requires a built in.

Do you know for a fact that there Are there no stand alones that require 1.25 inches or less on the hinge side to open to 90 degrees against the wall. Looking at fridge specs the standard counter depth refrigerators are 35.75 inches wide. Leaving me 1.75 inches to play with. I realize I can do a smaller fridge but hoping to find a way to fit a standard size

You designed for a built in. Either fix the expensive design mistake or buy the expensive fridge that your design requires.

You have to account for fridge handles and greater than 90 clearance to get bins out.

I’m ok with 90 degree opening and the handle will open into a doorway. Only concerned with hinges

Avoid this.

Review manual installation before purchasing. Example below

Counter depth refrigerator, still too big!

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/counter-depth-refrigerator-still-too-big-dsvw-vd~4505012

artistsharnova - thanks for the warnings. We are certainly going to have to find a way to avoid damage to the fridge door due to the swing into the doorway (even if we have to get a 33" W fridge, that that may be a concern). And the thread about ensuring water line and back clearances is helpful.

Manuals do sometimes only list full door rotation which is required for drawer removal. I am not concerned with this spec, only the required space on hinge side to open that side of the French door to 90 degrees. I do not need to pull my drawers all the way out with fridge in place.

I'll have to explore my options in the store and see if there are any that might work - then call around to manufacturers to confirm required clearances. I will report back with what I find

I have a 2x4 (flat on 4" side) behind my fridge to keep it from rolling back and that seems to be a good clearance for fridge next to my 28" wall for full rotation on doors. This is counter depth (GE PYK22KSKSS). You don't need much. Watch height too, I had to shave about 1/4" off cabinets to accommodate 69" height (oscillating tool and metal straightedge).

Thanks badabing - Just to be sure I'm understanding, you have about 3.5" behind your fridge or next to your fridge on the wall side? Unfortunately my wall leads to a doorway, so I don't want the fridge to protrude beyond the end of the wall. My issue on the side is I don't have 3.5" but am interested to know how much room you think is needed to open the door to 90 degrees when the door is aligned flush with the wall.

And thanks for warning on height - I've got plenty of room in that area.

You might try Liebherr...their CD might fit. However, Liebherr is a high-end appliance manufacturer, so it will probably be expensive.

Are you absolutely sure there's no other place for the refrigerator??? At the end of a counter leading into another room (e.g., Dining Room), maybe?

I removed the 2x4 (was behind the fridge) and looks like I need 2-3/4" in the back of fridge minimum for full door clearance in front. This did allow the fridge to go back toward rear wall another inch - looks like 2-1/2" needed in front for door opening. Actually think I'll leave it without the 2x4 now ;-) You might get away with 2" in back of the fridge. For the side of the fridge to the wall you'd need 1" minimum or the door hits the wall - I'm going with 2". Make sense?

Buehl thanks for the recommendation. I've seen liebherr mentioned, but likely a bit out of my price range. I was also looking at the 31" wide Fisher paykel, which would obviously fit, and I need to look into their 36" inch version to see what the clearances are

And I wish there was a better place for the fridge. In reality, the other side of my galley kitchen is the best place for it, but would require re-plumbing some things and moving the range to an interior wall - I'm doing the reno myself so trying to keep things simple.

I'm resigned to the fridge placement and will go with smaller counter depth if necessary (GE, FP, Samsung have 31-33 inch models) - just wondering if there is an option for a standard width that would squeeze in

I know you are convinced you won’t need to remove the drawers, but, what will happen when something spills and runs down the back wall (inside) of your fridge? Spills happen (that’s why it is called “an accident “, not an “ on purpose”!). Think about pickle juice, soda, blueberries-how will you get underneath the drawers?

Badabing, thanks. That makes sense. Good to know the required clearance for the ge profile

Remodeling - definitely understand the need to clean the drawers sometime. When it happens I would be able to pull the fridge out 1-2 feet so the door opens fully into my doorway opening and pull the drawers out. Not ideal but something I’d be willing to do in order to get the extra fridge space

Just want to follow up in case anyone ever needs this info. There are two Kitchenaid 36" counter depth french door refrigerators that will fit in a 37.5" space (and probably down to 37") inch space with a wall on the side (Note: my handle opens into a doorway so handle clearance is not a concern for me, just the hinge). They look and operate similarly - one is just their higher end line. The hinge clearance on each door is only 1/4", compared to approximately 2" on other french door refrigerators. The GE profile without door ice/water is also very close with approx 1.25" hinge clearance, but I couldn't take the chance with that one. Links to the kitchenaid below:

higher end: https://www.kitchenaid.com/major-appliances/refrigeration/freestanding-refrigerators/freestanding-french-door/p.22-cu.-ft.-36-inch-width-counter-depth-french-door-refrigerator-with-interior-dispense.krfc302ess.html

lower end: https://www.kitchenaid.com/major-appliances/refrigeration/freestanding-refrigerators/freestanding-french-door/p.20-cu.-ft.-36-inch-width-counter-depth-french-door-refrigerator-with-interior-dispense.krfc300ewh.html

I purchased the French Door 36" KRFC302ess, which is 22cubic feet and 72" tall at Lowes this afternoon. I've waited a long time for this model, my 19 year old SxS Whirlpool Gold can no longer make ice/dispense water, so we are ready to move it out to pasture-finally. The new fridge is classy looking, the exterior is so clean without the exterior dispensers. This Kitchen Aid model was the most economical option for us, we have to have a counter depth due to space constraints. I also purchased the additional 5 year warranty, just in case.

Do those drawers actually open without being able to open the door past 90 degrees?

Yes, I have one. Door opens to 90 on one side, and the drawers come out.