Another photo.. my space is recessed a bit.. not sure why the fridge is tilted.

So by going to counter depth I wont see the gray plastic sides.. decisions…. :)

I have a similar situation. The fact my fridge sticks out a bit doesn't bother me too much, but if I had to replace it, I would go through the same decision as you. A counter depth fridge would cut down on the cubic square feet of the fridge, but the look is more custom. Is that worth it? Probably.

I think counter depth is worth it. But your fridge area is already recessed. Hmmm

Here’s what I think I would do :

Counter depth.
And if you see you really need that extra storage I would get a small fridge in the cabinet under the bar area for milks, yogurts, drinks...

I think even a cabinet depth fridge looks like a fridge. Unless you want to make the investment in an integrated fridge, and have it paneled to match your cabinetry, stick with what’s the most functional. Both of the above fridges look nice in their kitchens, and there’s nothing wrong with a fridge being a fridge. JMHO.

I too think that too many people have drunk the counter depth at all costs for appearances Kool-Aid. The fridges pictured above look fine. Honestly, the only way you will get that super high-end built in look is to buy those !0K to 15K fridges. I too want something that will look attractive, but not at the expense of functionality. IMO when it reaches the point when you absolutely know you will need to add additional fridge or freezer space elsewhere solely because you want the look of counter depth, then you are ignoring the fact that this is a functioning kitchen where real people live, store groceries, and cook and instead focusing on looks only.

That is so true!!! I’m going to look at standard depth side by sides. Given current inventory status.. I don’t appear to be in a big hurry. No one has anything in stock!

We bought a new refridgerator when we bought our house last year. its counter-depth (had to be due to location near back door) with french doors. Freezer drawer and flex drawer that can be fridge or freezer.

i love it! i notice it is smaller but it’s SO much nicer than side-by-side, which I’ll never buy again. We are a family of 4 and some times it’s a wee cramped but it’s so easy to find things.

We will be buy a small beverage fridge for upstairs bar area (to be built) and a small, apartment/euro sized fridge for basement bar (under construction) for overflow when entertaining.

i just find we don't stock up as much and probably don’t waste food that gets lost in back of a deeper fridge.

Due to space constraints, we we went counter depth 8-10 years ago — family of 3 plus 4 cats eating a fresh diet — and it worked wonderfully. No more “lost” food in the back of the fridge! We had room for just what we needed, perfectly arranged. That said, we did go to a flex-zone setup with minimal freezer space because we had a deep freezer in the garage, which helped. We are still counterdepth and find it keeps us from over buying.

I only have 69 inches high to work with so side by side is my only option. That I have found so far.. I also have a wine/beverage cooler and kids are grown so I’m not terribly concerned with space.