Smart home appliances are an integral part of the interior of a modern kitchen. And if a toaster or blender is easy to hide in a cabinet, then a place under a refrigerator, with its decent size, even for a small family has to be chosen deliberately. Let's think together where to put the refrigerator in the kitchen so as to preserve freedom of movement, and provide a convenient approach to it, and organically fit into the interior.

In the loft style, a white kitchen with a vintage refrigerator looks very organic

An eco-style refrigerator, placing it near the window, you can observe the reflection of nature in the glass insert

Refrigerator built into a niche in the same color as the cooker hood

The metal-colored refrigerator looks great in any interior style

Kitchens are different

When arranging furniture in the kitchen, we proceed from the configuration of our premises. The finished picture of the interior depends on the total footage of the room, its geometric shape and, of course, the personal considerations of the owner. As the refrigerator becomes an organic part of the furniture set, the laws of planning also apply to it.

If you do not want to focus on the refrigerator, then using the same color in the environment, you can easily hide it there.

It's good if the kitchen is large. It is not difficult to put a volumetric unit in it, but what if the kitchen is small or has an unusual geometry of space? In this case, the designers have stocked up with several proven options for placing the refrigerator in the kitchen, which we will consider.

In a studio apartment, a refrigerator built into a small wall not only ensures the comfort of being in the kitchen, but also serves as an element of the zoning of the room

General principles

Whatever fantasy has visited your head, you will not be able to deviate from the general, vital principles of placing furniture and appliances in the kitchen. We remember that the stove and the sink are tied to communications, it is difficult for them to “walk” around the kitchen. Now about the zones.

• The wet area includes a sink, dishwasher and washing machine. They are all connected by a drain, which is necessary for their work.
• The hot zone consists of a hob, oven or hob. For fire safety purposes, it moves away from the window and does not coexist with tall furniture, especially with a refrigerator.
• The cutting table is located in the immediate vicinity of the first two zones. Thus, the basic principle of ergonomics is respected: less movement, more benefit.

If you have a staircase in your house, then it will be rational to use the space under it, for example, build in a refrigerator and kitchen cabinets

Symmetrical composition in the kitchen - refrigerator and freezer in opposite corners of the wall

We arm ourselves with the prescribed rules and consider corner kitchens with a refrigerator, small and large kitchens, built-in and with a free-standing unit.

In the space of a large kitchen, a separate wall was allocated for placing refrigeration equipment, hiding it behind white furniture facades

Corner kitchens with refrigerator

In a corner kitchen, the workspace is a visual triangle, along the perimeter of which all the necessary equipment is located. A part of the kitchen parallel to the working area is given, as a rule, for the dining table and decor items. And what about the refrigerator? Designers advise placing it at one of the opposite vertices of the triangle, that is, either at the window or at the door. In this version, the optimal convenience for the use of dimensional equipment is preserved. For clarity, study the design of the kitchen with a refrigerator, which we have selected for you.

The kitchen design made in wood with painted facades in a pleasant blue color is an unusual solution. The refrigerator took its place in the corner near the window

Bright corner kitchen, where the refrigerator was allocated a place near the door

Spacious white kitchen with a built-in refrigerator in the corner

Advice: Select a place for the refrigerator at the end of the long side of the corner kitchen. If you put the appliance by the window, hang the refrigerator and freezer doors in the way that suits you best to use them.

If you are lucky and you own a large space, then in the corner arrangement of furniture the refrigerator can take its place in the corner. It will serve as a separating element between the sink and the stove, although they will have to be removed from it at a distance safe for the unit using bedside tables or open shelves.

Unconventional layout of the loft-style kitchen area, where a refrigerator is hidden at the end of the cabinets behind dark gray facades

Small kitchens with refrigerator

Small kitchen owners are joining the ranks of innovators and inventors. Agree, squeezing a large northern "animal" into 5 or 6 meters is a problem. But here, too, there are literate options.

A bright green refrigerator with rounded shapes fits perfectly into a small kitchen with bionic shapes

Firstly, it is worth choosing a narrow model of the refrigerator itself. Fortunately, equipment manufacturers do not forget about the "Khrushchev's wretches" and produce very decent samples of modern units with a thin "waist".

A narrow refrigerator saves space in a small kitchen

Secondly, for daring natures and breaking stereotypes, you can connect the kitchen with the adjacent room, resulting in a studio.

Having removed the partitions in the apartment, we got a spacious studio where everything fell into place

Thirdly, there is a ready-made solution from designers who advise placing the stove, sink and refrigerator in one row. With this option, the refrigerator is most often at the window.

An interesting color scheme for the kitchen, when all the appliances are of the same bright color against a contrasting, dark background

Fourth, dismantle the door and put the refrigerator in the small kitchen photo, marking the beginning of the working space with dimensional equipment.

Compact arrangement of furniture in a small kitchen

Fifth, buy a separate refrigerator and freezer, and place them under the work surfaces in any configuration.

When space is limited, it is convenient to place a small refrigerator and freezer under the countertop

Kitchens with built-in refrigerator

Built-in kitchens have been created to please those who tend to merge shapes and lines. They do not have joints cutting the space and stand out devices, nothing violates the interior design. Everything is covered with facades made in the same style. In such a kitchen you will hardly find a refrigerator, but this also attracts the owners.

Nice mint-colored kitchen with walking equipment hidden behind the facades

The refrigerator, hidden behind the furniture fronts, will provide visual comfort for those who like the merging of shapes and lines. It is also very aesthetically pleasing and beautiful.

Bright blue kitchen with glossy facades with built-in appliances

The chic design of the kitchen is not spoiled by modern technology, which is hidden behind the aged facades.

For a kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, models are available in which ventilation is carried out from the end of the product, which allows you to place the unit anywhere. A familiar device with rear ventilation is placed in an open niche, masking the doors with furniture facades.

Creative idea - a refrigerator hidden inside a kitchen set with slate fronts for writing

Externally, the refrigerator looks like a regular cabinet.

Another option is separate modules. The freezer and the refrigerator are placed in a horizontal row, saving on the vertical load of the kitchen and forming the lower pieces of furniture in a line equal in height.

A very convenient solution - a refrigerator located under the work surface

Classic solution

In most designs, freestanding refrigerators in the kitchen, whatever size it may be, remain classics of the genre. The justification for such a layout is due to a long-standing tradition. In addition, the best home appliance manufacturers give their creations exquisite designs that add a special charm to interiors. The hostesses are proud of their purchase, flaunt prestigious brands, paying tribute to both fashion and their own financial capabilities.

A bright red refrigerator is a great retro accent in your kitchen design

Refrigerator with unusual contrasting pattern

We could not pass by the design of a kitchen with a refrigerator of exclusive solutions that turn familiar household appliances into a stylish art object. Starting from popular magnets and smoothly moving to giving the units an original look, we get not only a useful technical device, but also an exquisite decorative element.

Creative painted refrigerator for your kitchen

Juicy mexican style interior with retro fridge