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Paneled appliances possible when using Pre-fab cabinets ??

3 years ago

We are redoing our kitchen with prefab cabinets. They are limited to what they have available. They cannot help me with panels for appliances nor can they offer the paint color used so I can attempt to match it.

Is there any way to achieve a paneled appliance look? Do I need custom carpentry work for this? Or is it a safer bet to just go with stainless steel (although I don’t prefer it)?

The doors are white beveled shaker doors, very simple. See photo for sample

Comments (4)

  • 3 years ago

    You can't just panel any appliance. Most appliances that allow for paneling are quite a bit more (usually triple or more) money than standard appliances.

  • 3 years ago

    @cpartist Yes I know I’ve been shopping for panel ready appliances I just don’t know if I will find a matching panel, that’s my concern

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    @Del Tom - I just want to make sure you understand that a “paneled refrigerator look” has different meanings - and very different price points. There are ”panel-ready refrigerators” that simply have the panels tacked on. The appliance is not hidden at all, since you can see the appliance trim, and the panel is not flush with the adjacent cabinetry. The cost, while more expensive than non-panel-ready refrigerators, is not out of the realm. Or there is the ”fully-integrated“ refrigerator. That means the refrigerator disappears into the cabinetry, and the doors are entirely flush with the adjacent cabinets. To achieve this look requires special door hinges and box construction. The fully-integrated fridges start at about $10k or so, which does not include the panels or the installation which is more specialized than regular refrigerator installation.

    IMHO, the panel-ready style (non-fully-integrated) is not worth the expense, even though its less than for integrated. You can still clearly see the fridge, its trim, and that the panels are stuck on. It’s not a great look IMHO. But a fully-integrated paneled fridge would not work in your situation either. I don’t think you’ll be able to find panels that work with a fully-integrated fridge and also match your existing cabinets. Even assuming you‘d be OK with the price of them.






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    3 years ago

    Why would you buy cheep cabinets and but spend a lot on your appliances for panel ready doors? To answer you question you probably wont be able to get them if its a stock cabinet. Panel ready appliances have strict size requirement.