10 Tips For Retro Fridge Freezer Uk That Are Unexpected
retro style fridge freezer add a retro feel to modern kitchens as well as strikingly quirky to traditional kitchens. These fridge freezers are available in a range of colors and styles.
The tall model from Bush is available in red or black. It has a healthy capacity of 281 litres. It has an ice-cream drawer that is geared towards greens as well as four safety glass shelves, and a chrome wine rack.
Smeg
The word Smeg (pronounced SMEG) invokes visions of an Italian holiday, where you sip negronis in a historic terrazza with fine cheese and stone fruit. While this dream vacation is not likely to become an actual reality, the upscale appliance brand could bring the Italian style to your kitchen for slightly less than an excursion to Sicily. Smeg's sleek and vivacious colors will add a pop of personality to any room.
The company's roots go back to the 1940s when Emilian Guastalla Metallurgical Enamelling Works began manufacturing enamelled steel household appliances. In the 1960s, the company's popularity grew with the introduction of "Elisabeth", gas cooker, and the "Niagara", a dishwasher with a greater wash capacity. This period also saw the company begin producing built-in ovens and hobs. Franco Maria Ricci, one of Italy's most famous publishers and graphic designers who invented the iconic Smeg logo incorporating burners from gas hobs as well as round knobs from ovens.
Smeg's popularity grew in the 1970s with a broad range of electrical appliances including microwave ovens, washing machines and refrigerators. In 1984 the architect Guido Canali conceived the Classic collection for Smeg, an essential collection of compact volumes that has sleek lines that are easily recognized by its timeless design. It was showcased at MoMA.
Since since then, Smeg has forged ahead by introducing new technologies and a variety of creative collaborations. The brand launched a line of appliances called 'Vitality,' which offers healthy cooking and preservation techniques, such as sous vide vacuum drawers and blast chillers. It also launched the 'Connect' system which allows users to control appliances with tablets or smartphones.
Smeg's fridge freezers are no exception to its retro style and models are available in a range of vibrant colors. Hisense Bordeaux Red, for instance, can make a splash in any kitchen. This fridge-freezer has enough space to hold all your groceries. It has a generous 210 litre capacity and 60/40 split. The fridge-freezer comes with a salad drawer for fresh greens and four shelves that are adjustable. The freezer compartment has an anti-frost function, and the interior is made of stainless steel with chrome handles. It comes with a two-year warranty for parts and labour.
Swan
Swan creates attractive retro-inspired equipment at a lower price than similar designs. The fridge freezer is an attention-grabber with a striking red finish and chrome handles. The capacity of 300 litres is divided 60/40, which means there's plenty of room for leftovers and frozen meals. It also has adjustable shelves, a no-frost system, and internal LED lighting.
The freezer section prioritizes fresh food over snacks. There's plenty of room for everything from bags of frozen vegetables to ice cream. The fridge's side has a salad drawer for keeping fresh greens and plenty of space to store drinks on the extra-large shelf in the door.
Although it's not as sleek as some of the other models in our roundup, this Swan fridge freezer offers an elegant design that can suit a wide range of kitchen styles. It's ideal for kitchens with wooden cabinets, or for those who want to add a retro style to their modern kitchen. And it's easy to clean!
Big Chill
It was first introduced in the US in 2003, Big Chill was founded by uncle-and-nephew team Thom Vernon and Orion Creamer who wanted to create a standout fridge that wasn't hidden behind cabinets. They decided to channel 1950s-era styles with cast metal bodies and chrome trim, and then added pivoting handles to add retro appeal. The result is a stunning freestanding refrigerator that is popular with celebrities, including Drew Barrymore and Scarlett Johansson.
The brand's fridge freezers are available in a palette of bold colours and you can select a custom colour for an additional $400. The Big Chill model that we tested was deep Bordeaux Red. It's a very attractive and eye-catching. The freezer is on the top of the fridge, separated by the divide. This will make it easier to prioritize frozen food when you shop unplanned.
There's also a salad drawer to prioritize fresh greens, along with four adjustable shelves and an integrated wine rack. The Big Chill fridge-freezer has a vintage appearance, but it has a modern A+ energy efficiency rating as well as automatic defrost.
The Big Chill refrigerator is alson't small. It's got an impressive 20.5 cubic foot of space. This is more than double the size of a 2-door Smeg. It's available in a range of vibrant colors, and many more are available for a modest fee.
The Big Chill appears in a variety of Ben 10 episodes, including Deep, Greetings From Techadon, and Tabloid Trouble, where it was fighting the Ultimate Aggregor and froze some Zarcovian soldiers before transforming into Goop to save Piscciss Volanns. It also appeared in Above and Beyond, where it fought the undead Kraab.
Gorenje
The Gorenje brand is a Slovenian manufacturer of major household appliances, founded in 1950. Its products are made at the central facility in Velenje and other locations across Slovenia, Serbia, the Czech Republic, and Sweden. Originally, the company was primarily focused on the production of ceramics and kitchen and bathroom furnishings in the 1970s, but by that time, it had expanded to produce appliances such as washing machines, ovens, and refrigerators. Its product portfolio also includes telecommunication devices and television sets.
The FAB50 model from Gorenje is the largest Gorenje retro fridge freezer to date, standing six feet tall and offering 19.3 cubic feet of freezer and refrigerator space. This model is Energy Star-certified and comes with LED lighting inside, adjustable shelves and a no-frost option and a noise alarm that informs you when your door is left open. The chrome handles add a sleek style to any kitchen.
While some reviewers have mentioned that the FAB50's cooling capability can be inconsistent, most of the people who have used it give it high marks. The Gorenje refrigerator freezer comes in a variety of colors, including pastel blue and robin egg green and is a perfect option for kitchens with a a vintage-style design.
Another option for a vintage-style refrigerator is the RB390N4RRDUK model from Hisense, that comes with stunning Bordeaux red color as well as sleek chrome handles. It comes with a large 300L capacity and 60/40 split which provides ample space for frozen food items. This Hisense refrigerator freezer is Energy Star certified, and its LED lights and no-frost feature makes it easy to ensure that your food is fresh.
Gorenje has the 83 subsidiaries of Gorenje, with including 59 that are located outside of Slovenia. The company manufactures a diverse variety of domestic appliances and ceramics, and also provides services in the areas of ecology, energy and trade. Its brands are found in more than 90 countries, with the majority of them in Europe. The company has a long-standing partnership with Swarovski as well as with Italian design house Pininfarina. Additionally, it sponsors the Slovenian Nordic Ski Teams and the Gorenje handball club. It is a member the European Household Goods Manufacturers' Association and also has an initiative for corporate responsibility.