How to arrange a refrigerator in the kitchen?

Principles of Correct Placement

There are no specific location rules, but the following factors are still taken into account:

• First of all, attention is paid to the technical characteristics of the product, to the size, shape of the room and the height of the ceiling.
• Even with a lack of space, the refrigerator should not stand close to the stove, as this leads to overheating of the device and its rapid pollution.
• The place intended for placement of the refrigeration unit must have a perfectly flat floor. Minimal vibrations have a detrimental effect on the technique, which leads to its rapid wear.
• It is recommended that you consider the location of the nearest outlet in advance.
• It would be more appropriate to place a refrigerator, sink, stove, range hood and storage systems so that they form a working triangle.
• According to Feng Shui, a refrigeration unit, a freezer, a sink, a dishwasher and a washing machine are elements of water, so these devices should not be placed next to an oven, stove or microwave, which are elements of fire. Also, this philosophy does not recommend installing a refrigerator in front of the kitchen door. It is better to position the product on the right or left side of the opening.

13 best options

There are several proven installation options for this product.

Put the refrigerator in the corner

A refrigerator installed in the corner can significantly save the useful area in the kitchen, so this solution is ideal for a small room. The large two-chamber corner version will look less bulky, fits perfectly into the surrounding design and does not spoil the layout.

The photo shows the interior of a small kitchen with a refrigerator located in the right corner of the headset.

Fit harmoniously into a niche

A refrigeration device in a niche is less susceptible to mechanical stress, pollution and exposure to sunlight. When installing a low refrigerator, a free recess above it can be equipped with shelves or cabinets.

However, this arrangement has its drawbacks, since the unit is completely pushed into the recess will overheat, due to poor air circulation and have problems opening the doors.

The photo shows a steel-colored refrigerator located in a niche in the interior of a modern kitchen.

Built-in kitchen

A refrigerator mounted in the headset helps save square meters in the kitchen. When closed, it completely merges with the facades and due to this visually lightens the space, making the situation much more neat and aesthetic.

In the photo there is a corner kitchen set with a built-in refrigerator.

Near the window

When placing the refrigerator near the window, its side part should not protrude from the wall and block the opening, since the ingress of sunlight violates the temperature regime and increases the risk of rapid wear of equipment.

To install a refrigerator, a niche under the window is often used.

The photo shows a small-sized kitchen in bright colors with a white refrigerator near the window.

Under the countertop

Installing a freezer or refrigerator in the lower cabinets of the headset is a very convenient solution that allows you to save the time of delivery of products during cooking. The compact device is located under the working surface, built into an island or peninsula.

The photo shows a compact refrigeration unit located under the countertop headset.

Freestanding refrigerator

A classic solution for most kitchen interiors is an ordinary free-standing refrigerator. This model can have an elegant and stylish design, giving the design a special charm.

In the photo, a p-shaped kitchen set with a freestanding orange-colored refrigerator.

Entrance Place

The refrigerator located at the entrance to the kitchen not only forms an additional partition and performs the function of zoning, but also provides convenience when filling with products after returning from the store.

In the case of such a layout, it is possible to install the device in a drywall niche or dismantle the door to create a wider and more open passage that visually facilitates the interior.

Near the sink

Given a certain distance between the sink and the refrigeration unit, this option is very comfortable and can significantly save time when washing products that will be delivered from the refrigerator.

In the middle of the kitchen

In a spacious room, the refrigeration unit can be placed in the center of the kitchen. However, this arrangement is not always considered convenient since the device visually violates the aesthetics of the headset and obscures the area of ​​the countertop.

Pictured is a brown kitchen unit with an integrated refrigeration unit in the middle.

On the opposite side of the kitchen

Such accommodation is found in small kitchens in the apartment Khrushchev. One wall in the room is completely occupied by the headset, and since there is no space left for the refrigerator, it is installed on the parallel side with the dining table and chairs.

In the photo there is a kitchen space with a gray refrigerator mounted on the opposite wall.

Opposite the kitchen doors

It is considered not a very comfortable solution. A unit far from the door is not very convenient when loading purchased products.

In the photo there is a free-standing refrigerator opposite the kitchen door in the interior.

Hide in the closet

With the help of such a filigree design move, it turns out to successfully mask the refrigeration unit and harmoniously fit it into any kitchen image. The unit hidden behind the cabinet doors with facades painted in any shade and made of any materials will not violate the overall interior composition.

Pictured is a refrigeration unit built into a kitchen cabinet with dark matte facades.

Put in another room

A suitable solution for the location of the refrigerator will be a combined balcony or loggia. This room should be well ventilated, insulated and moderate in humidity.

In the kitchen combined with the living room or kitchen-studio, the refrigerator will fit perfectly into the wall and will act as a zoning element.

If there is a spacious storage room in the hallway or hallway, it is perfect for placing the unit. The main thing is not to put the product too close to the walls so that there is free space for air circulation.

Design Ideas for a Small Kitchen

The interior of a small-sized kitchen will be favorably complemented by a narrow and long model, put on a par with a stove and sink. With this arrangement, the refrigerator is generally placed next to the window.

In a small room, for maximum space savings, a built-in refrigerator and a separate freezer are suitable.

The photo shows the design of a small kitchen with a low refrigerator installed near the window.

For such a room, it is not recommended to use a large side-by-side refrigerator, since the operation of such a large-sized double-leaf product will be extremely inconvenient.

An excellent solution for a room with small dimensions will be a device that has doors with a mirror surface. Such a refrigeration device will not only turn into the main accent of the room, but also visually expand the room.

When arranging a kitchen for a small family, you can consider a rather compact, but not the most low-cost hinged refrigeration model, which easily attaches to the wall, without taking up extra space in the kitchen.

Layouts for different kitchens

Since the refrigerator is an organic part of the furniture, its layout is affected by the layout and configuration of the kitchen.

Corner kitchen

A kitchen set with an angular arrangement forms a certain triangle with all the necessary equipment. The best option is to place a refrigeration device near a door or window. With this layout, it is better to install the side-by-side overall two-door model in the center, and the embedded product should be closer to the edge.

In the photo, the steel-colored refrigeration unit in the design of the corner headset is blue.

Linear kitchen

The main principle of this kitchen space is the location of the refrigerator in one straight line with other household appliances. The product can be built into the headset, placed in the middle, to the right or left of the kitchen.

For a linear design, a refrigeration unit mounted on a small podium with upper additional cabinets is suitable.

In the photo there is a spacious kitchen in one line with a red free-standing refrigerator.

Letter G kitchen with fridge

In such a case, the device is generally placed on a par with the headset, so that a l-shaped configuration is formed. It is also allowed to place the unit on the opposite side of the kitchen, built with beech.

The photo shows the design of an L-shaped kitchen set with a large double side-by-side refrigerator.

Kitchen letter P

It is a very convenient solution for spacious rooms. The kitchen letter n, involves the installation of household appliances and furniture items along three walls. The refrigeration unit will be a successful completion of the U-shaped line.

In the photo there is a small U-shaped kitchen with a narrow glossy black refrigerator.

Photo gallery

A properly located refrigerator is able to favorably complement the overall planning decision and organically fit into any kitchen interior.