Refrigerator in the kitchen: where can I install in the interior?

A refrigerator is an essential attribute of any kitchen. This unit is often quite large, so many people have a question about how to properly place a refrigerator. And also users are interested in not the most favorable places for placing the refrigerator and non-standard installation solutions. All these nuances will be discussed in detail in this article.

Before installing a refrigerator in the kitchen, you should familiarize yourself with the following basic rules, according to which this unit is placed among other appliances and kitchen furniture:

• in the arrangement of all kitchen paraphernalia, one should take into account the rule of the so-called golden triangle, the edges of which are the storage of products, washing, and also the process of cooking; according to this rule, placing the headset and the refrigerator in one line is permissible only in a small kitchen; if possible, it will be correct to place all three zones along two adjacent walls;
• the refrigerator should be on the edge of all furniture, since in the open form its door should not create obstacles and heavily clutter up the space;
• to create a parallel layout in the kitchen, you should place a refrigerator and cabinets in front of the work area, sink and stove;
• if the owner of the kitchen is right-handed, then the most convenient option will be to place the refrigerator in the far left side of the headset, and if the left-handed person, on the contrary, is on the far right;
• pay attention that the floor area on which the device will be placed is even; if there are still irregularities, you can install the refrigerator on a special podium - a stand that creates a perfectly flat surface under the device, as well as preventing strong vibration of the unit;
• the socket into which the device will be connected should be grounded and located not very far from the refrigerator, which will allow you to connect the device to power directly without undesirable use of adapters; but the outlet should not be close to the kitchen sink.

There are a number of options for placing a refrigerator, which are the most favorable. In the following places, the refrigerator will look most organically and will not lose its functionality:

• the device that is part of the corner headset can serve not only to store food, but also to further divide the kitchen into a dining and working area; so you can organize the space if you put the device at the entrance, but just remember that the unit located near the kitchen door should not be in contact with its surface;
• the most compact option for placing a large refrigerator is the position in the corner of the kitchen, where its dimensions will not seem so bulky; this type of arrangement is optimal if the length of the wall, the back of which it will be standing, is at least 5 m, which makes it possible to place work tables and equipment along the wall with the unit; It will be nice if one of the walls of the corner to which the refrigerator adjoins is near the window, but at the same time the light does not get on the device itself.
• if you do not have an ordinary, but a compact refrigerator that does not exceed the height of the countertops of the working kitchen area, it is most expedient to place it just under it, which will allow you to beat the door design by styling it under the general facade of the kitchen, as well as significantly save space in a small kitchen located , for example, in Khrushchev;
• if you still decide on a freestanding design, then it can be placed in the far corner of the kitchen opposite the entire headset.

There are a number of undesirable positions for a refrigerator, some of which are contraindicated even in terms of safety and security of equipment.

• Do not place the refrigeration unit near a gas stove, especially if you use it often. The heat coming from the stove will prevent the systematic cooling of the products, the refrigerator can quickly fail. There must be at least one kitchen cabinet between the stove and the cooling equipment.
• In addition, it is not recommended to place the unit near the battery. In winter, it will also interfere with the full operation of the equipment.
• It is better not to place the refrigerator near the window, especially if it covers part of it. Due to this arrangement, the kitchen will become darker. And also in summer, light can greatly heat the surface of the device.
• To prevent the refrigerator from overheating, do not place it near a dishwasher or washing machine.
• You should not risk placing a refrigerator near the sink. Drops of water can get on the contacts of the device, thereby disrupting its operation or even provoking a fire.
• It is undesirable for the unit to stand apart from the rest of the kitchen furniture. So it will look more bulky, and in the interior itself there will be a certain disunity.
• Please note that unloading food will not be so convenient if the refrigerator is located too far from the entrance to the kitchen.
• Do not push the refrigerator close to the wall, as this will interfere with heat transfer.The back of the unit must be well-blown for balanced operation.

To make the refrigerator look most holistically in the interior of the kitchen, while not looking too trivial among other fittings, You can arrange it with several original images.

• To make the device a real part of the kitchen will help a hanging cabinet. Its level should match the height of the refrigerator. A cabinet located nearby will make the device a continuation of the entire headset. This technique works doubly successfully if the design and color of the refrigerator are in harmony with the general concept of the interior, and in particular the headset.

• You can install a refrigerator even in the doorway, but only if you intend to transfer it to a new section of the wall. The area near the old opening can be very suitable for compact placement of the device and will allow it to be located separately from the headset without loss of space for the kitchen.

• You can make a niche from GLK, which allows you to perfectly fit the refrigerator into the headset. Its body, even in the middle of the rest of the furniture and appliances, the headset will not create such interference due to its built-in niche. In addition, such a refrigerator will not be as dusty as a freestanding design, and it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.

• An overhead built-in refrigerator is another compact version of a kitchen refrigerator. The small-sized device, being on the second level of the headset, will be quite convenient, since all the main products will be in sight. And also you can place more large equipment near the cabinets of the lower tier.

• There are also mini-models for the lower tier that extend. These designs are not equipped with a freezer compartment, but they look very creative and compact. At the ends of these devices, there may be special openings for ventilation, in accordance with the location of which you should choose the installation location of the retractable unit.

• Not always the refrigerator needs to be located directly. It can stand diagonally in the corner of the headset. At the same time, a niche designed to match the headset can be created for him. However, this option is only permissible for owners of spacious kitchen facilities.

• The refrigerator and freezer can be placed under the countertop as two separate units, if the number of sections in the headset allows it.

If in doubt where to put a refrigerator in your kitchen, then Pay attention to several options for the location of the unit, which look very interesting.

• You can integrate the refrigerator into the wall, placing it perpendicular to the main part of the kitchen furniture.

• The not very high built-in retro unit is successfully complemented by closed shelves located above it with glass facades.

• You can further save space by placing a refrigerator at the door and placing a microwave oven that matches your style and color.

• The appliance built into a niche near the kitchen arch separating the two areas of the room looks harmonious and compact.