Our Favorite Panel-Ready Refrigerators

Posted on March 24, 2023

Luxury kitchens are a sight to behold, with elegant features and details that make you want to spend more time in the kitchen. The immaculate countertops, top-of-the-line appliances, and the latest technology all come together to create a space that is both elegant and functionalThe best part of any luxury kitchen is that it is customized to reflect your personal, unique taste and aspirations.

A hallmark of the modern luxury kitchen is the panel-ready refrigerator. Now taking on the role of a “culinary preservation center,” These refrigerators seamlessly blend into the surrounding cabinetry, creating a cohesive and polished look that is both understated and stylish. Blending seamlessly into surrounding cabinetry, this panel-ready appliance offers the perfect canvas for creative expression to meet today’s homeowner’s desire for personalization in both form and function. Let’s explore some of our favorite panel-ready refrigerators that will instantly upgrade your kitchen.

What is A Panel-Ready Refrigerator?

Panel-ready refrigerators provide the ability to complement your new or existing kitchen cabinetry with a custom panel affixed to the front of the refrigerator’s doors. You can select either a basic color panel provided by the manufacturer or have your carpenter custom-cut a panel that perfectly matches your kitchen’s cabinetry.

Panel-ready refrigerators are an extremely popular choice for homeowners who want to create a more cohesive and integrated look in their kitchens. They can be found in a range of styles and sizes such as French door, side-by-side, and more to match every preference and need.

Top Panel Ready Refrigerators

Sub-Zero

Sub-Zero is a leading brand in the world of luxury refrigeration, and their panel-ready refrigerators are no exception. These refrigerators are designed to seamlessly integrate into any kitchen, with custom panels that can be matched to the rest of your surrounding custom cabinetry for a clean and cohesive look. You can choose to partially or completely customize your fridge with their panel options.

Our Top Pick: The Sub-Zero 30" Classic Over-and-Under Panel-Ready Refrigerator offers a timeless design with a modern twist. It features a minimalistic glass panel in the center of the fridge to beautifully showcase the interior without the need to open it. Apart from accepting custom panels to create an integrated look to your kitchen, you can also find trendy features such as a touch control panel, Wi-Fi-enabled connectivity, night mode, and so much more.

JennAir

JennAir offers premium custom panel refrigerators to not only keep ingredients superbly fresh but to enhance your kitchen design. These fridges are also equipped with a range of advanced features, including a precision temperature management system, a water filtration system, and more.

Our Top Pick: We recommend the JennAir 36" Panel-Ready Built-In French Door Refrigerator. Featuring an exclusive obsidian interior and glass shelving, this bottom-freezer refrigerator also offers a fully flushed and integrated design. With distinct fresh and frozen food climates, and a Produce Preserver to help keep fruits and vegetables at optimum freshness.

GE Monogram

The cabinet-compatible panels from GE Monogram integrate harmoniously with your cabinetry to provide an elegant and seamless appearance. Whether you wish to hide or highlight your refrigerator, Monogram custom-panel refrigerators make your kitchen actually look and feel like your kitchen.

Our Top Pick: One of GE Monogram's most popular panel-ready refrigerator options is the Monogram 30" Integrated Customizable Refrigerator. This panel-ready option also allows you to customize the handles to further enhance the customization experience for your kitchen. It also includes modern features such as a dual refrigeration system, a convertible lower drawer, and a freezer drawer with an electronic ice maker.

Fisher & Paykel

The next generation of family-size, custom-panel refrigerators from Fisher & Paykel are designed with a focus on both style and functionality. They are also built to provide easy installation and the perfect flush fit with minimal gaps to deliver seamless kitchen integration fit and finish.

Our Top Pick: The Fisher & Paykel Integrated Panel-Ready 24” Refrigerator Freezer fits perfectly in narrow spaces while still offering ample storage space. This model is built with multiple convenient features such as an internal ice maker, water dispenser, temperature zones, and ActiveSmart technology. Customize your own kitchen cabinetry or purchase their stainless steel door panel and handle accessories.

Upgrade Your Kitchen

Now that you’ve found your luxury refrigerator inspiration, contact our kitchen remodeling designers to start making your dream home a reality. No matter the type of panel-ready fridge that you are searching for, our team of appliance experts can help you find the right fit for your budget, preferences, and needs.

Visit our store locations in Frederick, Annapolis, and Bethesda, Maryland, or our Virginia locations such as Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax, to browse our selection of top refrigerators and more.