Fridges
Shop fridges for dedicated chilled food storage, including integrated, freestanding, under-counter and full-height refrigerators. Compare installation type, dimensions, usable capacity, energy rating, noise level, door hinge and fresh-food storage features to find the right fridge for your kitchen.
Choose Your Fridge
- Integrated fridges fit inside kitchen cabinetry behind a furniture door. Check the cabinet niche dimensions and whether the appliance uses a fixed or sliding furniture-door fitting.
- Freestanding fridges have a finished exterior and offer greater flexibility over size, position and finish.
- Under-counter fridges provide compact chilled storage beneath a worktop and can be useful in smaller kitchens, utility rooms or as supplementary refrigeration.
- Tall and larder fridges prioritise refrigerated storage and are useful when you already have a separate freezer or need more space for fresh food.
- Fridges with an ice box provide primarily chilled storage with a small frozen-food compartment. Check the individual compartment capacity if frozen storage is important.
Larder Fridges
A larder fridge gives you dedicated refrigerated storage without the large separate freezer section found in a fridge freezer. It is a useful option if you already have a standalone freezer or simply need more space for fresh food, drinks and chilled ingredients.
Larder fridges are available as both integrated and freestanding appliances. Before buying, compare the external or cabinet niche dimensions, total usable fridge capacity, energy rating, noise level, door hinge and the type of fresh-food storage provided.
Integrated Larder Fridges
Integrated larder fridges fit inside kitchen cabinetry and sit behind a furniture door. Check the required niche height, width and depth as well as whether the appliance uses a fixed or sliding furniture-door hinge system.
Tall integrated models can provide more refrigerated storage than a fridge freezer of a similar overall height because space is not allocated to a substantial separate freezer section.
Freestanding Larder Fridges
Freestanding larder fridges have a finished exterior and do not require a kitchen furniture door. They are available in compact, under-counter and tall formats, so measure the available height, width and depth and allow for the manufacturer's ventilation and door-opening clearances.
Larder Fridge or Fridge Freezer?
| Appliance | Storage layout | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Larder fridge | Primarily or entirely chilled storage | Homes with a separate freezer or a high requirement for fresh-food storage |
| Fridge with ice box | Mostly chilled storage with a small frozen-food compartment | Occasional frozen-food storage where a full freezer is unnecessary |
| Fridge freezer | Separate fridge and substantial freezer compartments | Households wanting chilled and frozen storage in one appliance |
Check for a Freezer Compartment
Not every refrigerator has exactly the same internal layout. Some are full-space refrigerators with no freezer compartment, while others include a small ice box or freezer compartment. Check the product specification and compartment capacities if you specifically want maximum chilled storage.
What to Check Before Buying a Fridge
Measure the Available Space
Check the appliance height, width and depth rather than relying on descriptions such as under-counter or full-height. For freestanding fridges, allow for the ventilation and door-opening clearances specified by the manufacturer.
For an integrated fridge, measure the kitchen cabinet niche. Appliance dimensions and niche dimensions are not the same, and even refrigerators with similar nominal heights can have different installation requirements.
Check the Furniture-Door Hinge
Integrated refrigerators can use different systems to attach the kitchen furniture door. Fixed-hinge or door-on-door installations connect the furniture front directly to the appliance door, while sliding-hinge systems allow the furniture and appliance doors to move relative to one another.
When replacing an existing integrated fridge, identify the current fitting before ordering rather than assuming every appliance designed for the same cabinet height will use the same system.
Check the Door Opening Direction
Consider surrounding cabinets, walls and worktops as well as the appliance dimensions. The fridge door needs enough clearance to open sufficiently for shelves and drawers to be accessed or removed.
Many refrigerators have reversible doors, while others are supplied specifically left- or right-hinged. Check the individual specification where door direction is important.
Fresh-Food Storage
Depending on the appliance, fresh-food features can include humidity-controlled fruit and vegetable drawers, lower-temperature storage for meat and dairy products and fan-assisted air circulation to distribute cool air more evenly.
For example, selected Miele refrigerators use DailyFresh or PerfectFresh storage and DynaCool air circulation, while selected Bosch refrigerators use VitaFresh storage. Liebherr offers systems including EasyFresh on selected refrigerators. Features vary by model, so compare the individual specification rather than assuming every refrigerator from a brand includes the same storage technology.
Capacity
Compare usable capacity in litres rather than external height alone. Two similarly sized refrigerators can have different internal volumes because of insulation, drawers, shelving and cooling components.
Also consider the internal layout. Adjustable shelves, bottle storage, door racks and fresh-food drawers can affect how practical the available capacity is for the groceries you normally store.
Energy and Noise
Compare the A–G energy class and stated annual electricity consumption between refrigerators of a similar size. Larger appliances naturally have different energy requirements from compact under-counter models, so the energy class should be considered alongside capacity.
Check the manufacturer's published airborne noise emission in dB if the fridge will be installed in an open-plan kitchen or close to living space. Lower figures can be useful when comparing otherwise similar appliances.
Integrated vs Freestanding Fridges
| Type | Installation | Important checks |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated fridge | Installed inside kitchen cabinetry behind a furniture door | Niche dimensions, ventilation, fixed or sliding hinge and furniture-door weight |
| Freestanding fridge | Installed independently with a finished exterior | Overall dimensions, ventilation, door clearance and hinge direction |
| Built-under fridge | Installed beneath a worktop, with integrated and freestanding formats available | Installation height, ventilation arrangement and door fitting |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a larder fridge?
A larder fridge is a refrigerator designed primarily for chilled food storage rather than the substantial separate freezer compartment found in a fridge freezer. Many larder fridges have no freezer compartment at all, although product terminology can vary, so check the individual specification.
What is the difference between a larder fridge and a fridge freezer?
A fridge freezer combines a refrigerator and a substantial separate freezer compartment in one appliance. A larder fridge prioritises refrigerated storage and is more suitable when frozen food is stored elsewhere.
Can you get an integrated larder fridge?
Yes. Integrated larder fridges are available in several cabinet heights. Check the required installation niche and furniture-door hinge system before ordering.
Is a fridge with an ice box a larder fridge?
Retail terminology varies. If you specifically want a full-space refrigerator, check that the product specification confirms there is no freezer compartment rather than relying only on the word larder.
Are tall larder fridges suitable for large households?
They can provide substantial chilled capacity because most or all of the cabinet is devoted to refrigeration. Compare usable litres and the internal shelf and drawer layout to determine whether a model suits your household.
What should I measure before buying an integrated fridge?
Measure the cabinet niche height, width and depth and check the manufacturer's ventilation requirements. You should also confirm the furniture-door hinge type and any stated maximum door-front weight.
What size fridge do I need?
Choose capacity according to the amount and type of chilled food you normally store rather than household size alone. Compare the usable litre capacity as well as shelf, drawer and door-storage layout.
How important is fridge noise?
Noise is particularly relevant in open-plan kitchens and kitchen-diners. Compare the manufacturer's published airborne noise emission in dB when assessing models for quieter living spaces.
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