Maximize your kitchen space with the spacious 26.5 CuFt capacity, providing ample room for everything from fresh produce to leftovers and party prep. With wide shelving and deep storage areas, you can keep everything organized without the clutter, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your kitchen. With built-in Wi-Fi and app compatibility, you can seamlessly control key settings, monitor temperatures, and receive helpful alerts directly on your phone. Whether you're on vacation, running errands, or just stepping out for groceries, you’ll always stay connected and in control of your fridge’s performance. Always have filtered water at your fingertips with this built-in pitcher that automatically refills, ensuring it’s ready when you need it. No more waiting at the sink or taking up valuable fridge door space. Grab and go, whether you're hosting guests or quickly filling your reusable bottle on the way out. Enjoy the ultimate convenience with the Dual Freezer Ice Maker, offering both cubed and bite-sized ice to suit every drink preference. From cocktails and smoothies to kids' drinks and daily hydration, it ensures you're always ready to serve the perfect ice. It’s the kind of convenience you never knew you needed until now. Keep your food fresher for longer with Smart+ Cooling, a system that uses advanced sensors and multi-zone airflow to preserve flavor, nutrients, and the ideal temperature. It reduces spoilage, keeps food at its best, and helps you make fewer grocery trips, minimize waste, and enjoy more fresh meals.
This Samsung RS22T5201SR 22.0 Built-in Counter-Depth Side-By-Side Refrigerator In Stainless Steel has a built-in look, for a seamless fit. The smooth and streamlined exterior design features beautiful flat doors, a minimal display dispenser, and easy to open recessed handles that blend beautifully into your cabinetry, adding function and style to your kitchen. Fingerprint Resistant Finish is a finish that withstands everyday smudges, so you spend less time cleaning. Multi-air vents keep every item on every shelf evenly cooled.
Stock up and store all your favorites with 26 CuFt capacity. A tall ice and water dispenser that can accommodate just about any container. Turn on IcePlus™ for increased ice production. Multi-Air Flow Freshness System is designed to monitor and maintain conditions to help keep food fresh. Door Cooling+ delivers blasts of cool air that reach all areas of the refrigerator, and Discreet pocket handles complement the flat door for a sleek, elevated look to your kitchen.
The Frigidaire Gallery 22.3 CuFt Side-by-Side Refrigerator is designed to keep your food fresh longer and optimize storage space. Equipped with CrispSeal® Plus Crisper Technology, it helps prevent produce from spoiling by maintaining ideal humidity levels, while an additional filter reduces the gas that accelerates ripening. This ensures your fruits and vegetables stay fresh for a longer period, reducing waste and keeping your groceries at their best. The EvenTemp™ Cooling System, powered by a variable speed compressor, responds quickly to temperature changes, preventing freezer burn and promoting an even temperature throughout both the fresh food and freezer compartments. The refrigerator features a flexible organization system, including three removable, dishwasher-safe glass shelves that provide easy cleaning and customizable storage. The adjustable gallon door bin offers extra space for larger items like milk and juice, and the slim design ice maker holds up to 9 pounds of ice without occupying valuable shelf space. This thoughtful design maximizes efficiency, helping you store all your groceries while keeping everything cool and fresh.
The Frigidaire 22.3 CuFt Stainless Steel Side-by-Side Refrigerator combines sleek design with advanced features to enhance your kitchen experience. Measuring 36 inches in width, this freestanding, counter-depth refrigerator offers a spacious 22.3 CuFt capacity, perfect for storing all your groceries while maintaining a compact, stylish profile. Equipped with three adjustable glass shelves, this refrigerator provides flexible storage for a variety of items. The crisp, fresh taste of your produce is ensured with the CrispSeal Crispers, which help maintain the optimal humidity levels for fruits and vegetables. The PureAir Ultra II Air Filter eliminates unwanted odors, keeping your food fresh and clean. Enjoy convenient access to cold, filtered water with the external water dispenser, and stay stocked up on ice thanks to the built-in ice maker. The EvenTemp Cooling System evenly distributes cool air throughout the fridge, ensuring consistent temperature management. With an automatic defrost feature, you’ll never need to worry about frost buildup. This Frigidaire refrigerator is ADA compliant, Energy Star certified and comes with a smudge-proof stainless steel finish that’s easy to clean and maintain. Its UL certification assures top-quality safety and performance. Perfect for modern living, it’s the ideal choice for a busy household.
Stock up and store everything you need with the LG LRFXC2606S 26.0 CuFt Smart Counter-Depth French Door Refrigerator. Located at the top of the fresh food section, the Door Cooling + vent extends the reach of LG’s Smart Cooling system. Blasts of cool air reach all areas of the refrigerator—including the door—to help maintain consistent temperatures from top to bottom and help keep all foods fresh and flavorful. Turn on IcePlus™ to kick ice production into high gear by automatically lowering freezer temperatures to the coldest setting for 24 hours. With the capacity you typically get in a standard-depth refrigerator packaged in a sleek, counter-depth design that blends seamlessly with surrounding cabinets, you sacrifice nothing on either front. The look is seamless, the storage, spacious—but that’s just the beginning. Built-In Style. Full-Size Capacity. LG delivers the ultra-large, 26 cu. ft. capacity of a standard-depth fridge in a counter-depth design for a seamless, built-in look. With every feature thoughtfully designed, this appliance helps you create the sophisticated, distinctive kitchen you want—and deserve. The LG ThinQ® app helps you manage all of your LG Smart appliances and more to make your everyday a little easier and keep your home running smarter. The 3-Tier Organization™ Freezer system can keep food organized and easily accessible. Now you can prioritize what's in your freezer so you can find anything fast. Multi-Air Flow System is designed to maintain superior humidity and temperature levels to help keep your food fresher, and longer. Digital sensors constantly monitor conditions within the refrigerator and strategically placed vents in every section to help surround your food with cool air no matter where you put it.
The Frigidaire 22.3 CuFt Counter-Depth Side-by-Side Refrigerator with SpaceWise® Organization System in Stainless Steel combines both style and practicality, making it the perfect addition to any modern kitchen. This 36" Counter-Depth refrigerator is designed to seamlessly fit with your cabinetry, providing a sleek, built-in look while maximizing available kitchen space. Featuring the innovative EvenTemp™ Cooling System, this refrigerator responds quickly to temperature fluctuations, ensuring that your food stays fresh for longer. The system continuously circulates cold air throughout both the fresh food and freezer compartments, maintaining an even temperature from top to bottom. Whether you're storing vegetables or frozen treats, you can trust that your food will stay at the optimal temperature. The SpaceWise® Organization System helps you stay organized with adjustable shelves, door bins, and a spacious crisper drawer to accommodate all your grocery needs. With its energy-efficient design and a stunning stainless steel finish, it offers both beauty and functionality for any home. Plus, the Smudge-Proof® stainless steel finish resists fingerprints, keeping your fridge looking clean and elegant. Upgrade your kitchen with this refrigerator that is as practical as it is stylish.
The Frigidaire Professional 22.6 Cu. Ft. Counter-Depth French Door Refrigerator in Stainless Steel (Model PRFC2383AF) is designed for those who demand performance and style in the kitchen. This premium refrigerator features a comprehensive freshness system that helps maintain the taste, texture, and quality of your favorite foods longer. Engineered with precision, it includes an advanced cooling system that ensures even temperature distribution, while specialized crispers with customizable humidity settings help extend the life of fruits and vegetables. The genuine air and water filtration system removes impurities, delivering clean, fresh-tasting water and helping eliminate odors for a consistently fresh interior environment. The sleek counter-depth design offers a built-in look without sacrificing capacity, blending seamlessly into your kitchen aesthetic. With adjustable shelving, full-width drawers, and brilliant LED lighting, organizing your groceries is effortless. Whether you're storing everyday essentials or entertaining guests, this refrigerator combines professional-grade performance with modern convenience to elevate your kitchen experience.
Standard-Depth Capacity, Counter-Depth Design offers 24.5 cubic feet of food storage in a counter-depth design, giving it a built-in, custom look that blends seamlessly with your cabinetry. Instantly enjoy cold, filtered water with the built-in dispenser that automatically fills the included 54-ounce pitcher, perfect for serving anytime. The Internal Water Dispenser dispenses fresh, filtered water straight into your cup, bottle, or tumbler when the AutoFill Pitcher is removed. Enjoy a steady supply of ice cubes without having to fill trays and store large containers in the door instead of using shelf space.
Make room for every grocery run and farmers market haul with this large capacity counter-depth side-by-side refrigerator from KitchenAid brand. Counter-depth design fits with surrounding cabinetry to create a built-in appearance. Panoramic LED Lighting illuminates every angle to keep ingredients in sight and easy to find. And an Exterior Ice and Water Dispenser with Measured Fill allows you to select and dispense the exact amount you need in ounces, cups or liters.
Get a built-in look in the kitchen with a counter-depth refrigerator that fits almost flush with the rest of the cabinets and counters. Experience the flexibility of an adjustable temperature drawer with five customized temperature settings - Soft Freeze, Meat, Beverage, Snacks, and Wine - that range from 23 to 42 degrees. Quickly find even the smallest refrigerated items with the help of an LED light wall, which sheds bright, uniform light throughout the interior of this refrigerator with LED lighting. A hands-free AutoFill feature dispenses the perfect amount of filtered water as you multitask. A Humidity Control System provides an environment for leafy green vegetables to last 2-1/2 times longer than standard vegetable drawers. Receive refrigerator alerts to a smart device and enable a range of features on this smart refrigerator, thanks to built-in Wi-Fi powered by the SmartHQ app. Use the slim, full-width freezer compartment for flatbread, pizzas, and other uniquely shaped frozen items, which is part of a three-level, freezer storage system of sliding shelves and trays.
Extra-large capacity 4-Door French Door Refrigerator with customizable and changeable door panels available in a variety of colors and finishes. A revolution in convenience and design, the concealed Beverage Center™ features both a water dispenser and AutoFill Water Pitcher. Plus a Dual Ice Maker with cubed ice and Ice Bites™. With 23 cu. ft. of capacity, this spacious refrigerator is designed for convenience, offering flexibility and organization to store and access all your favorite foods with ease. Customize the design of your refrigerator with changeable door panels. Choose from a variety of colors and two finishes to create a space that fits your style. With Beverage Center™, you can access to refreshingly cool, filtered water two ways. Choose from an internal dispenser or a built-in pitcher that automatically refills, with the option to infuse with a flavor. The FlexZone™ Drawer is customizable with 5 different temperature settings. From refrigerator to soft freeze, this middle drawer can store everything from fruits and vegetables to your favorite meat & seafood. The stainless steel paneling helps maintain consistent temperature throughout the refrigerator. Plus, you can use the Samsung SmartThings App on your smartphone to control the temperature of your refrigerator and monitor it remotely.
With LG LRMVC2306S 23.0 CuFt InstaView Counter-Depth 4-Door French Door Refrigerator With Craft Ice Maker In Stainless Steel get more space for groceries in a great feature-packed refrigerator. Nothing beats the convenience of having more food when you need it. Get more usable space but keep it flexible with the Full-Convert Drawer now with five temperature settings to fit your family's needs. Choose from Chilled Wine, Deli/Snacks, Cold Drinks, Meat/Seafood, and Freeze settings. Plus, adjustable dividers keep everything organized. Combining innovation and distinctive design, the InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerator will enhance even the most beautifully crafted kitchen. The sleek tinted glass panel illuminates with two quick knocks, so you can see inside the easy access compartment without opening the door, reducing cold air loss to help keep food fresher longer. LGs exclusive Craft Ice slow melting round ice maker automatically makes batches of three ice spheres per day without the work of time consuming molds. Give your beverages the perfect ice for next level entertaining, from craft cocktails & whiskey to soft drinks, lemonade, even iced coffee. To get even more Craft Ice, activate Craft Ice+ in the ThinQ App to make slow-melting ice twice as fast. Finally, an ice and water dispenser that can accommodate just about any bottle size. With the convenient Measured Fill feature, you can also dispense exact amounts of filtered water in ounces (4,8,16, or 32). Now select LG appliances come with Proactive Customer Care, activated when you download the ThinQ app and connect your smart appliance. Get recommended maintenance tips and usage reports to help keep your appliances running at their best. Plus receive alerts for potential problem before they arise.
Samsung's RS22T5561SR 22 CuFt Family Hub Side-By-Side Counter Depth Refrigerator in Stainless Steel is equipped with flexible storage, an essential feature when it comes to having a bevy of food options. In-door ice maker and adjustable shelves give you the flexibility to more easily store whatever you need in a Side-By-Side design. Explore features that are not only useful but beautiful. Anchored by a Fingerprint Resistant Finish that blends in with your kitchen, these modern features enhance your kitchen in more ways than one. With the Family Hub, you can share your memories With Family Board and use your refrigerator screen like a digital photo album. Leave messages for your family with Notes. Personalize the notes with pictures, emojis, or even voice messages. Plan ahead by seeing into your refrigerator, so you always know what's there and what isn't. Enjoy all your streaming music on your refrigerator. Seamlessly transition your music from your Samsung phone. And with its counter-depth design, it gives your kitchen a built-in look without the costs and hassle of an actual built-in design.
This Samsung Mega Capacity 3-Door French Door Refrigerator with 25 CuFt comes with four types of ice and a modern design. Store more groceries, including big and bulky items. The Dual Auto Ice Maker makes two types of ice – cubed, or Ice Bites™ while the external dispenser offers two additional ice options, curved and crushed. Samsung’s Family Hub™ refrigerator keeps you connected to your family and home. Share pictures, stream music, and videos, access recipes, and control your smart devices and Alexa all from the fridge. A flat-front fridge design with a recessed drawer handle blends beautifully into the kitchen. The adjustable slide-in shelves are flexibly designed to fit in just half of the fridge, so you can slide them back to create more room for tall and bulky items. All-Around Cooling uses evenly spaced vents and monitors temperature continuously to ensure consistent cooling from corner to corner. This keeps the interior temperature the same throughout the fridge, so everything stays fresher, and longer.
LG STUDIO delivers the 27 CuFt capacity of a standard-depth fridge in a counter-depth design for a seamless, built-in look. Enjoy ample space for your favorite foods. Linear Cooling maintains consistent temperatures within 1°F of the setting to lock in freshness. Door Cooling delivers blasts of cool air that reach all areas of the refrigerator. Wall panels help maintain your chill with premium style. Stock up on everything you need and enjoy 25% more space for your family's favorite foods and drinks. Easily access fresh filtered water with the internal water dispenser. Conveniently fill your cup, pitcher, or even a small sauce pot. Beautiful, easy-to-clean finishes are fingerprint and smudge-resistant. Our built-in icemaker automatically makes ice cubes, so that you always have ice on hand for those hot summer days or when entertaining at home. Discover ThinQ Care in the ThinQ® app and get proactive usage, maintenance, and diagnostic alerts on your phone to help keep your LG smart appliances running smoothly.
Enjoy the flexibility of a Convertible Drawer with Soft Freeze with settings as low as 23 degrees or as high as 42 degrees, and keep items organized with sliding glass dividers Relish the bright, uniform light of an LED light wall that spans the back wall of the refrigerator, illuminating the fresh food section so every item is easy to find Effortlessly fill containers with filtered water by simply pressing the AutoFill button which uses sensors to dispense the perfect amount every time A Humidity Control System provides an environment for leafy green vegetables to last 2-1/2 times longer than standard vegetable drawers. Easily pull out a slim, full-width tray to accommodate gourmet pizzas and other frozen, uniquely shaped items Receive alerts on your smart device whenever your refrigerator’s internal temperature dips below normal, thanks to built-in Wi-Fi connectivity that helps you keep foods party-platter ready From produce to packaged goods, keep any food fresh with TwinChill™ evaporators that create separate climates in the fresh food and freezer sections Spend more time filling and less time fumbling thanks to the Integrated Dispenser Design, which senses your proximity and automat.
Get a built-in look in the kitchen with a counter depth refrigerator that fits almost flush with the rest of the cabinets and counters. Enjoy chilled, delicious water anytime with a pitcher that automatically refills when placed on its docking station. Two curated pouring options give you quick access to filtered water.
This smooth French door refrigerator is presented by Bosch. This counter depth design offers an integrated look at half the cost, and it's simpler to install. This freestanding refrigerator sits flush with the countertop, for a truly built-in look and feel. This unit is suitable for those who want a clean line in their kitchen. The 36 inch French door counter depth has a refrigerator gross capacity of 15 cu. Ft.; freezer gross capacity of 6 cu. Ft. and 21 cu. Ft. Total capacity. An ice maker to ensure you always have ice on hand. The dual air cool system offers distinct and even temperatures in both the refrigerator compartment and the freezer, while minimizing odor and taste transfer. The LED lighting makes all food easy to find with its bright illumination. The innovative vita fresh crisper cooling technology will keep your fruits and vegetables fresh up to 3 times longer. The MultiAirFlow™ minimized the fluctuation and cooling times reduced which helps your foods retain their flavor for longer. The smart fridge will always assist you to maintain the refrigerator well stocked with fresh food. Defrost your freezer remotely with Wi-Fi connect, the home connect App, or amazon Alexa. This smart refrigerator is a fine addition for any smart home.
The Benchmark 36" built-in refrigerator is panel-ready, redesigned with premium metal interior, keeps food fresh longer and has efficient and precise cooling and humidity control.
With this GE Profile PYE22KYNFS 22.1 CuFt Counter-Depth French Door Refrigerator, you can easily wipe away smudges and fingerprints for a look that's always sparkling clean. COUNTER-DEPTH DESIGN offers a built-in look by fitting nearly flush with surrounding cabinetry. Second icemaker option: always have extra ice on hand with an optional second icemaker in the freezer (IM5D kit sold separately). TwinChill evaporators separate climates in the fresh food and freezer sections to help keep foods fresh. Showcase LED lighting positioned throughout the interior and under fresh food doors to spotlight foods inside the refrigerator and in the freezer.
The Bosch B36CL80SNS 20.5 CuFt Bottom Freezer Refrigerator will keep your kitchen looking beautiful with an easy to clean stainless steel exterior. The revolutionary FarmFresh System combines four technologies designed to keep food fresher longer. With Home Connect, remotely control and monitor your appliance to efficiently manage your day.
A counter-depth refrigerator sits nearly flush with your cabinets instead of jutting into the room. You get the built-in look without paying for a true built-in, and a kitchen that feels wider the moment the old fridge leaves. BrandsMart USA carries counter-depth models from the brands worth buying.
The trade-off is capacity, so it is worth understanding before you commit. Everything you need to weigh it up is below, or visit a showroom in Florida or Georgia and stand in front of both depths side by side.
Wine and beverage coolers. Many are counter-depth or undercounter by design and pair well in a bar run.
Kitchen appliance packages. If the fridge is part of a wider remodel, buying the set keeps finishes and handle styles consistent.
For brand shopping, compare Samsung counter-depth refrigerators, LG counter-depth models or Bosch counter-depth refrigerators. Cafe, Thermador, KitchenAid and Frigidaire are all carried as well. See the full brand lineup.
Why Buy From BrandsMart USA
Huge showrooms in Florida and Georgia. Counter-depth is a decision you make with your eyes. Find your nearest store and compare the two depths in person.
Friendly, expert help in the showroom. Our appliance team works with these models every day and will happily walk you through whether the flush look is worth the lost capacity in your kitchen. No pressure and no jargon: tell them your space and your budget, and they will help you shortlist.
Financing is one of the better reasons to buy here. There is more than one way to spread the cost, and they work differently. The BrandsMart USA credit card carries 0% promotional financing on qualifying purchases, with the length of the term depending on the category and the amount. Katapult lease-to-own needs no credit at all, and you can check your buying power without affecting your credit score. Klarna splits a purchase into interest-free installments with a decision in seconds. Because those are three separate programs rather than one, a route that is not a fit for you does not have to be the end of it.
A clear return policy. If it turns out to be the wrong choice, our return and refund policy explains exactly how exchanges and refunds work. Return windows are shorter on major appliances than on small items, so check the terms before delivery day.
Competitive pricing, and offers worth checking. Our 110% low price guarantee applies if you find the same model advertised for less, and it is worth looking through today's deals before you order.
How deep is a counter-depth refrigerator?
Most counter-depth refrigerators are between 24 and 30 inches deep measured from the back of the cabinet to the front of the door. That lines up with a standard 25-inch kitchen counter, so the fridge sits nearly flush. Handles typically add another inch or two beyond that.
What is the difference between counter-depth and standard-depth?
Depth and capacity. A standard-depth refrigerator is roughly 30 to 36 inches deep and holds three to five more cubic feet, but it sticks out past your counters. A counter-depth model trades that capacity for a flush, built-in appearance and a kitchen that feels less crowded.
Do counter-depth refrigerators hold noticeably less food?
They hold less, but the difference in usable space is smaller than the cubic-foot number suggests. Shelves are shallower, so items sit in one or two rows instead of three and far less gets pushed to the back and forgotten. Most households of two to four adapt without much trouble.
Can you get a counter-depth refrigerator with an ice and water dispenser?
Yes, though it costs you interior space. An in-door dispenser needs a housing inside the fresh-food compartment, and in a cabinet that is already about six inches shallower than standard you notice it on the upper left shelf. If you want the dispenser, look at counter-depth side-by-side models, where the housing sits in a full-height door and intrudes less on shelf width. If interior space matters more, an internal dispenser inside the fridge, or a plumbed door with filtered water and no ice, keeps the shelves clear.
What is a panel-ready refrigerator?
A panel-ready refrigerator ships without a finished door front so custom cabinet panels can be attached, letting it blend into the surrounding cabinetry. The panels and their fitting are a separate cost from the appliance, so factor that in when comparing against a standard stainless model.
Are counter-depth refrigerators more expensive?
Generally yes, at the same width and feature level, because the flush design is treated as a premium build. The gap narrows during promotions, so it is worth comparing a counter-depth model against a standard-depth one with similar features rather than assuming the price difference is fixed.
Will a counter-depth refrigerator fit in a standard opening?
Usually, since widths and heights match standard refrigerators, most commonly 33 or 36 inches wide. The fridge simply does not fill the full depth of the opening. Always measure your specific opening including baseboards and trim before ordering.
Where can I compare counter-depth refrigerators in person near me?
BrandsMart USA has large showrooms across Florida and Georgia with both depths displayed, which is the fastest way to judge whether the lost capacity matters to you. Find your nearest showroom and bring your kitchen measurements.
What financing options are available on counter-depth refrigerators?
Three separate programs, which is the point. The BrandsMart USA credit card carries 0% promotional financing on qualifying purchases, and major appliances are usually where the longer terms apply. Katapult is lease-to-own and needs no credit, and you can check your buying power without affecting your credit score. Klarna splits the cost into interest-free installments with a decision in seconds. Because they underwrite differently, it is worth asking about more than one. Current terms are on our financing page.
What Counter-Depth Actually Means
Depth is measured from the front of the door to the back of the cabinet. A counter-depth refrigerator runs roughly 24 to 30 inches deep, which lines up with a standard 25-inch counter once you allow for the door and handle. A standard-depth model is closer to 30 to 36 inches and stands several inches proud of the counter.
Width and height are usually unchanged. Most counter-depth models are 30 to 36 inches wide and 67 to 72 inches tall, so the space you lose comes out of the front-to-back dimension. In practice that is around three to five cubic feet compared with a standard-depth fridge of the same width. Shelves are shallower, which many people prefer: nothing gets lost at the back.
Panel-Ready and Built-In Options
A panel-ready counter-depth refrigerator ships without a finished front so your cabinetmaker can fit custom door panels, letting the fridge disappear into the cabinet run entirely. It is the closest you get to a true built-in without built-in pricing, but budget for the panels and the fitting as a separate cost. If you are not going that far, a fingerprint-resistant stainless or black stainless finish gets you most of the visual benefit for far less.
1. Measure the opening, including the trim
Measure width, height and depth at the opening, then check for anything that eats into it: baseboards, backsplash tile, a gas line, a water valve. Leave clearance for airflow at the top and rear. The measurement that catches people out is the depth of the cabinet face itself, since that is what the fridge is meant to line up with.
2. Check the door swing against your island
A shallower cabinet does not make a door narrower. French doors need less swing room than a single wide door, and a side-by-side needs least of all. If there is an island or a wall close by, confirm the doors can open far enough for the crisper drawers to pull all the way out. Otherwise, you lose the storage you paid for.
3. Be realistic about capacity
Expect roughly three to five cubic feet less than a standard-depth model of the same width. For most households that is genuinely fine, because shallow shelves mean less food gets forgotten at the back. For a large family or someone who bulk-shops, a standalone freezer in the garage recovers the difference cheaply.
4. Decide where the ice maker goes
In-door ice and water dispensers are convenient but take a bite out of already-shallow door bins. Models with the ice maker in the freezer drawer keep the fridge doors clear. Either way, confirm you have a water line where it will be installed, or ask about adding one when you arrange installation.
5. Match the finish to the run
Because a counter-depth fridge sits flush, the finish is far more visible than on a standard-depth model that reads as a separate object. Fingerprint-resistant stainless is the safe default. Black stainless and matte finishes look excellent against painted cabinetry but are harder to match if you replace a neighboring appliance later.
Should you buy a counter-depth or a standard-depth refrigerator?
Buy counter-depth if the look of the kitchen matters to you and the walkway is tight. It sits nearly flush with the cabinets, so the room feels wider and nothing juts into the traffic path. Buy standard-depth if capacity matters more than sightlines. At the same width you get roughly three to five more cubic feet for less money, which is the better trade for a large family or anyone who bulk-shops.
The honest middle ground: the usable difference is smaller than the cubic-foot gap suggests, because counter-depth shelves are shallower and far less food gets lost at the back. Most households of two to four adapt without noticing. If you want the flush look and the capacity, pair a counter-depth model with a chest or upright freezer in the garage, which recovers the frozen space cheaply.
Is a counter-depth refrigerator the same as a built-in, and which is worth the money?
They are not the same. A true built-in is fully integrated into the cabinetry, usually 24 inches deep, needs a cabinet enclosure and costs considerably more. A counter-depth model is a freestanding refrigerator shaped to sit nearly flush, so it drops into a normal opening with no cabinetry work.
For almost everyone, counter-depth is the better value: you get most of the built-in look for a fraction of the cost. Built-in makes sense when you are already remodeling and the cabinetry is being built around the appliance anyway. Panel-ready counter-depth models sit between the two, letting your cabinetmaker add matching door panels, though the panels and fitting are a separate cost.
Counter-depth French door or counter-depth side-by-side?
Go French door if you want wide shelves at eye level and you have room for the doors to swing. It is the more popular pairing with counter-depth because the shallow, full-width shelves suit how most people actually load a fridge.
Go side-by-side if clearance is the problem. Its doors are narrow and need very little swing room, which is what makes it work in a galley kitchen or against a close island. The trade is shelf width: a sheet pan or a wide platter will not lie flat.
On sizing, counter-depth French door models are usually 33 or 36 inches wide and land somewhere in the low twenties of cubic feet, against the mid to high twenties for a standard-depth model of the same width. Counter-depth side-by-sides generally start around 33 inches, so if your opening is narrower than that, a counter-depth French door model, or a narrow top-freezer refrigerator, is where to look instead. Whichever you pick, measure the cabinet face rather than just the opening, because that is the line the fridge is meant to sit flush with.
Opening the doors and pulling out the drawers tells you more than any spec sheet, and every counter-depth refrigerator here can be seen in person. We have eleven showrooms across South Florida and metro Atlanta.
However you prefer to buy, the choice is yours. Come see the counter-depth refrigerators in person at any of our showrooms across Florida and Georgia, order online and pick up in store, or have yours delivered and installed, with haul-away of the old unit available on most major appliances. Financing is available on qualifying purchases, including a lease-to-own route that needs no credit. Stand in front of both depths in a showroom, since that decision is far easier to make with your eyes.
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