Do I need to incorporate the fridge with my cabinetry?

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

Hi, We are about to move forward with a partial kitchen remodel. We previously moved our fridge into our former pantry space, and it is now next to the end of our cabinetry and surrounded by drywall. We have the option to add a cabinet above it because the space behind the drywall is empty. Should we do that to satisfy aesthetics? We don't think we need the extra storage space, but we would consider adding it for aesthetics. Would it need to match up with the cabinet above the ovens? We could look into raising that one to match. Additionally, we plan to use filler above the existing cabinets to take them to the ceiling and add detail with crown. We could extend that to the eat in area housing the fridge. Photos are in the comments below.

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faatimaq
Original Author
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Here are photos
erinsean
6 years ago
Do you have your refrigerator there because it is too large to fit at the end of your cupboards where it is supposed to be.....where you have the white double door cabinet? If it must be there, I would build cabinets around it to match your others. And also build more cabinets where the white double door cabinet is now.
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faatimaq
Original Author
6 years ago
Yes the fridge was too large. That little cabinet is temporary. As part of the remodel we are putting a built in pull out pantry in that space where the temporary little white cabinet currently is.
eld6161
6 years ago
I am assuming then that cabinetry will match the others. You might as well surround the fridge. Maybe center it and have cabinetry on the e tire wall.
latifolia
6 years ago
Have you checked the specs for your fridge? It doesn't look like a built-in model, and I don't see an air gap. Fridges generate heat, which needs to be able to escape, or you can shorten the life of the fridge and increase your energy consumption,
faatimaq
Original Author
6 years ago
Latifolia, thanks for your concern. We've had the fridge (Samsung) serviced under warranty for a control board issue and it was fine in this location. There is enough clearance at the back and above. See this thread if you would like more information!

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5014126/kitchen-designer-did-not-allow-for-air-flow-on-sides-of-refrigerator

Thank you everyone for your feedback so far.