best retro fridge freezer uk Retro Fridge Freezer
Retro fridge freezers add retro under counter fridge freezer flair to modern kitchens, and strikingly quirky to traditional kitchens. These fridge freezer retro freezers are available in a variety of colours and styles.
This tall model by Bush is available in either red or black. Its capacity for use is a wholesome 281 litres and includes a salad drawer which prioritises greens, as well as four shelves made of safety glass and the chrome wine rack.
Smeg
The word Smeg (pronounced SMEG) conjures images of an Italian holiday, where you sip negronis in a historic terrazza with exquisite cheese and stone fruits. While this dream vacation is not likely to become an actual reality, the upscale appliance brand can bring the Italian flair to your kitchen at a price slightly less than an excursion to Sicily. Smeg’s clean, vibrant colors and designs will add personality to any space.
The company’s beginnings date back to the 1940s, when Emilian Guastalla Metallurgical Enamelling Works began production of enamelled steel household appliances. In the 1960s, the company’s popularity was boosted by the introduction of the “Elisabeth”, a gas cooker, and the “Niagara”, a dishwasher that had a larger capacity for washing. In the same time Smeg began to produce ovens and hobs with built-in stoves. Franco Maria Ricci, one of Italy’s most illustrious graphic designers and publishers, created the iconic Smeg logo, which incorporates burners from gas hobs, as well as round knobs from ovens.
The company’s success grew throughout the 1970s with a comprehensive range of electrical appliances including microwave ovens, washing machines and refrigerators. In 1984 the architect Guido Canali conceived the Classic collection for Smeg, an essential line of compact volumes with sleek lines that are easily recognized by its timeless design and exhibited at MoMA.
Since the beginning, Smeg has forged ahead with innovative technologies and creative collaborations. The brand has launched a range of appliances called ‘Vitality, which provides healthy cooking methods and preservation techniques including sous vide vacuum drawers and blast chillers. The brand also introduced the ‘Connect’ system, which lets users control appliances via a smartphone or tablet.
Smeg’s fridge freezers are no exception to its retro-inspired design, with models available in a variety vibrant colours. Hisense Bordeaux Red, for instance, can make a splash in any kitchen. The fridge-freezer is large enough to store all your groceries. It comes with a capacity of 210 litres and a 60/40 split. Its features include the salad drawer, which is designed to accommodate fresh greens, as well as four adjustable shelves. The interior of the freezer compartment is made from stainless steel and has chrome handles. It also has an anti-frost feature. It comes with a two year parts and labour warranty.
Swan
Swan makes attractive retro style fridge freezer uk-inspired appliances with a lower price tag than similar models. The fridge freezer has a striking red finish as well as chrome handles. Designed to hold lots of shopping the 300-litre capacity has 60/40 split, which means there’s plenty of space for leftovers and frozen meals. It has adjustable shelves, no-frost technology and LED lighting inside.
The freezer section is a great place to store fresh food over snacks, which means you can store everything from bags of frozen vegetables to ice cream. The fridge’s side has a salad drawer for keeping fresh greens and plenty of space to store your drinks on the extra-large door shelf.
This Swan fridge freezer isn’t as sophisticated as some of the models in our roundup, but it has an elegant design that can fit into various kitchen styles. It’s the perfect choice for a rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets or for those who want to add a bit of retro flair to a modern kitchen. It’s also easy to clean!
Big Chill
Launched in the US back in 2003, Big Chill was founded by the uncle-and-nephew duo of Thom Vernon and Orion Creamer who wanted to create a statement fridge that didn’t conceal itself behind cabinetry. They decided to channel 1950s-era styles using cast metal bodies and chrome trim, then added pivoting handles for extra retro appeal. The result is a stunning freestanding refrigerator that is popular with celebrities like Drew Barrymore and Scarlett Johansson.
The brand’s fridge freezers are available in a range of bold colors and you can choose a custom color for an additional $400. The Big Chill model we tested was a deep Bordeaux Red, and it’s an eye-catching piece of equipment. The freezer is located at the top of the fridge, and is separated by the divide. This will help you prioritize frozen foods if your shopping sprees are unplanned.
There’s also a salad drawer that lets you prioritise fresh greens, plus four shelves that can be adjusted and a wine rack integrated. The Big Chill fridge-freezer has a retro american fridge freezers uk exterior, but has a contemporary A+ energy efficiency rating, as well as automatic defrost.
The Big Chill fridge isn’t small as it comes with an impressive 20.5 cubic feet of space, which is more than double the size of the two-door Smeg model. It’s available in an array of vivid colors, and a plethora of more are available for a small cost.
The Big Chill is featured in a variety of Ben 10 episodes, including Deep, Greetings From Techadon, and Tabloid Trouble, where it defeated the Ultimate Aggregor and also froze a few Zarcovian soldiers before changing into Goop to save Piscciss Volanns. It also was featured in Above and Beyond where it was fighting the undead Kraab.
Gorenje
The Gorenje brand is a Slovenian manufacturer of major household appliances, founded in 1950. The company’s products are made at its central location in Velenje, as well as other facilities across Slovenia and Serbia and the Czech Republic and Sweden. Initially, the company focused on ceramics as well as bathroom and kitchen furniture and by the 1970s it was expanding into appliances such as ovens and refrigerators, as well as washers and dryers. The product line of the company includes televisions and telecommunications equipment.
The FAB50 model of Gorenje is the largest Gorenje retro fridge freezer Uk refrigerator freezer to date, standing six feet tall and boasting 19.3 cubic feet of freezer and refrigerator space. This Energy Star-certified refrigerator has adjustable shelves, LED lighting, a no frost system and a sound alarm that informs you if the door is left open. Its chrome handles add a chic design to any kitchen.
Despite some reviews that have criticised the FAB50’s lack of cooling, the majority of customers tend to give it high ratings. The Gorenje fridge freezer is available in a range of colors that include pastel green and robin’s egg blue. It’s ideal for kitchens with a vintage style.
Hisense RB390N4RRDUK is another option for a vintage fridge. It comes in a stunning Bordeaux color and has sleek chrome handles. It comes with a large 300L capacity and 60/40 split which provides plenty of room for frozen food items. This Hisense refrigerator freezer is Energy Star certified, and its LED lights and no-frost feature make it easy to maintain your food’s freshness.
Gorenje has 83 subsidiary companies, 59 of which are located outside of Slovenia. The company manufactures a diverse range of domestic appliances and ceramics, and also provides services in the areas of ecology, energy, and trade. Its brands are available in more than 90 countries, mostly in Europe. The company has a solid partnership with Swarovski and collaborates with Italian design house Pininfarina. It also is a sponsor of the Slovenian Nordic Ski Teams as well as the Gorenje Handball Club. It is a member of the European Household Goods Manufacturers’ Association and has a corporate social responsibility program.