Nothing says luxury like the look and fit of built-in refrigerators. They fit perfectly flush with your cabinetry for the ultimate custom look, comparable to your favorite celebrity chef's kitchen. However, these bad boys are pretty huge, rising over 80 inches tall and around 48 inches wide. They can also take up a large chunk of your budget, ranging anywhere from $7,000 to $11,000. The typical homeowner with a small to medium-sized kitchen may not be able to fit these specialty refrigerators into their kitchen or into their budget.
If you happen to fall under this category, don't fret! Luxury can still be yours. A few of the high-end appliance brands, such as Fisher & Paykel, are now highlighting smaller versions of built-in refrigerators to fit perfectly in your kitchen. You can now enjoy the fit and feel of a luxury refrigerator suited for you and your family's needs and at a much lower price with the integrated series from Fisher & Paykel.
Save Space & Money You don't have to have Jennifer Lawrence's kitchen to afford the space and budget for a built-in refrigerator. Instead of taking up the average 80-inches x 48-inches of a typical luxury refrigerator, theActiveSmart™ Built-In French Door Refrigerator is just a little over 71-inches tall and 36-inches wide. With 16.8 cu. ft. of space, this integrated refrigerator is designed for the whole family with double doors that are easier to open than those of larger built-in refrigerators. And don't worry about a $9,000 price tag - this refrigerator comes in under $4,000 when you shop at Bray & Scarff. You can even enjoy additional savings in energy efficiency. This integrated series carries an Energy Star Most Efficient rating thanks to its ability to instantly respond to daily use and use only the energy it needs to keep your foods fresh.
Custom Look The main edge built-in refrigerators have over freestanding and counter-depth refrigerators is their ability to be fit perfectly flush with the kitchen cabinetry. Fisher & Paykel's integrated series uses industrial-strength inline hinges and adjustable doors to reduce gaps and create uniform lines throughout your kitchen. This panel-ready refrigerator allows your refrigerator to fit seamlessly into your existing kitchen design and be one with the cabinetry.
Foods Stay Fresh The main job of your fridge is to keep your foods at their ideal storage temperature. That really shouldn't be difficult to do, assuming your kitchen remains at a consistent temperature and humidity, and you literally never open the refrigerator door. But the truth is the refrigerator door is the most used door in your entire home. Every time you swing open that door wishing a triple chocolate cake will suddenly appear, or at least something more appetizing than condiments, your refrigerator's climate changes. The inconsistent temperatures your food goes through can cause them to spoil sooner. So Fisher & Paykel developed the ActiveSmart™ Foodcare technology which uses interior sensors to constantly monitor your foods' temperatures. The refrigerator then adapts itself to maintain a controlled environment so your foods remain at a consistently safe, optimal temperature. With ActiveSmart™, foods really do stay fresher for longer.
Fit With Features While it may be the size of a counter-depth refrigerator, it comes with some mighty big features. Along with Fisher & Paykel's ActiveSmart technology, the integrated series includes SmartTouch controls, flexible storage and shelving options, LED lighting in both the refrigerator and the freezer, and slide-out bins and trays. The interior is incredibly easy to clean with removable, spill-safe glass shelves contain drips and spills which are easily wiped away. The freezer can even rapidly chill and freeze your food to maintain safety and quality.
