What about putting a panel on the side of the fridge so you don’t see so much of the side? I don’t suppose it would be easy to pull the over the refrigerator cabinet forward, would it? If you could i would go with full size but overall my vote would be counter depth.

I would go with counter version or depending on your other appliances I would change to a complete white fridge to blend in or the new white with some stainless handles. It’s the big black fridge color against white cabinets that emphasizes the proportion imo.

I'd get a standard depth. We just purchased a stainless fridge for a property and it is a more basic whirlpool but the sides now come in a gray paint[not black] and the protrusion actually looks good as it is a coordinated look between sides and stainless front. Note the side color of the units you are deciding from. Defintely upgrade from the standard black paint and then I'd stick with standard depth. All white is always an option and I believe there are some newer whites ...is it Fisher Paykel? Just look thoroughly and see if your retail location has some they can order that aren't on the floor. You also are getting a bit more capacity in standard depth.

Bethy934,

I have to agree with herbflavor, you already have a white range. The current black sides contrasts poorly with the white cabinets. Another, more expensive option if space allows, put a thin white wall between the refrigerator and the cabinet so you don't see the black sides. This pic depicts a counter depth fridge, but the thin wall gives a more built in effect and the black sides disappear.

Counter depth definitely looks better to me. I agree with the dark sides not looking great with the white cabs and white stove. Maybe the panel or thin wall suggested would help, such as in laundryvet's photo.

We currently have a standard depth fridge that goes inside a cabinet "frame" but still sticks out a bit. However, the sides are gray and blend more with the stainless steel front. Maybe you could look for that...? Ours was new when we bought this house and will be replaced with counter depth at some point. We also have a fridge in the garage which, of course, helps when it comes to fridge space.

can you open the counter depth all the way to get the shelves out? Doesn’t look like it

The wall at the left end of fridge should be cut back, the counter depth in stainless would then be fine. So too would a single door, left hinge, right handle , freeze on bottom. The wall IS the issue, and in a perfect word, a cabinet/side panel housing for the fridge, solves the problem. Cabinet above fridge to the depth of the fridge. At some point, the white range may go : ) and become stainless so I'd please stay with stainless for the fridge. What you have is fine, with a wall issue taken care of, and a cabinet housing.

Counter depth and as Jan mentioned cut the wall back to allow the door to open fully. BTW a bad place for a fridge but it is what it is unless you are doing more than getting a fridge.An all stainless fridge would be my choice.

I'd keep the one you have, and get another fridge for the garage for more storage (if you need it).

I would get a standard depth and add the little panel painted to match the cabinets. But I am one who had a CD fridge and hated it. Full depth are typically a little less expensive as well.

Counter depth gets my vote. I agree with Jan Moyer, cut back the weird wall.

Function 1st.

Things to consider:

Does a counter depth fridge fit your everyday food storage needs?

I know people who bought a counter depth fridge for looks, but who regretted it later due to not enough storage within.

A good solution is to slightly recess a full depth fridge to push further back to give illusion it is counter depth

Being able to open a fridge doors fully to be able to pull out all compartments within

Being able to open fridge door with out hitting wall

So, pulling the fridge hinges past the wall suggested to be able to access it correctly.

Appearances:

With the current cabinets the cabinets above are only 12" deep or so. So, a panel would look odd if deeper than. It would only cover part & look like an aftr thought.

Maybe getting a sheet of matching sheet of metal to cover side of fridge to cover up black may help. Or just leave as is.

There is no finished side on a counter depth fridge, because the manufacturers ASSUMPTION is that it will sit within a cabinet housing that covers the sides, as an extension of an upper cabinet at the exact same depth as those side panels.

The wall is a looks and convenience issue, no matter the fridge. Or it's size. Beige paint doesn't help : )

You have all been SO helpful! I didn't even notice the black sides contrasting with the white, or the cabinets above the fridge until this post. It's funny how ours eyes don't see things until someone points them out.. But thank you so much! I think the final verdict is to go with a counter-depth, and at some point fix that silly wall. I may also paint the inside of that wall white to help it feel more cohesive. Thanks Houzz!!