Best Retro Fridge Freezer

Retro fridge freezers add a retro look to contemporary kitchens and add bold quirkiness to country ones. They are available in a broad selection of styles and colours.

This tall model by Bush is available in either red or black. Its capacity for use is a healthy 281 litres and includes a salad drawer which prioritises greens, as well as four shelves of safety glass, and an chrome wine rack.

Smeg

The word Smeg, also known as SMEG, conjures up images of an Italian holiday. Imagine sipping negronis on an old terrazza, while eating fine cheeses and stone fruit. Although this dream vacation is not likely to become a reality, the luxury appliance brand could bring the Italian design to your kitchen at a price just a little less than the cost of a trip to Sicily. Smeg's sleek colorful designs, vibrant colors and colors can add a unique look to any space.

The company's beginnings date back to the 1940s when Emilian Guastalla Metallurgical Enamelling Works began manufacturing enamelled steel appliances for domestic use. Its success grew in the 1960s with the introduction of the "Elisabeth" gas cooker as well as the "Niagara" dishwasher, which introduced larger wash capacities. In the same time, the company began producing ovens and built-in hobs. Franco Maria Ricci, one of Italy's most illustrious graphic designers and publishers, invented the iconic Smeg logo incorporating burners from gas hobs, as well as round knobs from ovens.

Smeg continued to be successful throughout the 1970s. They offered a wide range of electrical appliances, including washing machines, microwave ovens and refrigerators. In 1984, Guido Canali designed the Classic collection for Smeg. It was a simple collection with clear lines and essential volumes. The timeless design of the collection was displayed at MoMA.

Since then, Smeg has forged ahead with innovative technologies and creative collaborations. The brand has launched a range of appliances called 'Vitality, that offers healthy cooking and preservation methods including sous vide vacuum drawers and blast chillers. It also introduced the 'Connect' technology, that lets users control appliances with a smartphone or tablet.

Smeg's refrigerator freezers have a retro style and are available in a variety of vibrant colours. Hisense Bordeaux Red, for instance, would make a splash in any kitchen. This fridge-freezer is spacious enough to hold all your groceries. It has a generous 210 litre capacity and 60/40 split. The fridge-freezer features a salad drawer to store fresh greens and four adjustable shelves. The interior of the freezer compartment is made from stainless steel and has chrome handles. It also comes with an anti-frost function. It comes with a two-year manufacturer's warranty on parts and labour.

Swan

Swan offers stylish retro fridge freezer uk (enquiry)-inspired kitchen equipment at less than comparable designs. The refrigerator freezer is eye-catching with a striking red finish, complete with chrome handles. It is designed to hold a lot of groceries and food items, the 300 litre capacity comes with 60/40 split, which means you can store plenty of frozen meals and leftovers. It comes with adjustable shelves, no-frost technology and LED lighting inside.

Its freezer section prioritises fresh food over snacks, so there's room for everything from frozen vegetables in bags to ice cream. The fridge's side features a salad drawer that keeps your greens in good condition and plenty of room for drinks thanks to an extra-large door shelf.

This Swan fridge freezer is not as elegant as some of the models we've reviewed however, it has an elegant design that can work with a variety of kitchen styles. It's the perfect choice for a country kitchen with wooden cabinets, or for those who want to add a little retro flair to a modern kitchen. It's also easy to clean!

Big Chill

Launched in the US in 2003, Big Chill was founded by uncle-and-nephew team Thom Vernon and Orion Creamer, who wanted to make an eye-catching fridge that wouldn't be hidden behind cabinetry. They opted to channel 1950s styles with the sculpted metal body and chrome trim. They then added pivoting handles to add retro appeal. The result is an impressive freestanding refrigerator that is popular with celebrities such as Drew Barrymore and Scarlett Johansson.

The fridge freezers from this brand come in a range of vibrant colours. You can even choose a custom color for an additional $400. The Big Chill model we tested was a deep Bordeaux Red, and it's a real attention-grabber. The freezer and the fridge are separated by a partition, with the freezer on top. This should help you prioritise frozen foods if you're prone to shopping impulsively.

The wine rack that is integrated as well as four adjustable shelves are also included. Despite its old-fashioned exterior, the Big Chill fridge freezer has a decidedly modern A+ energy efficiency class, as well as automated defrost.

The Big Chill refrigerator is also not small. It's got a huge 20.5 cubic feet of space. This is more than twice the size of a standard two-door Smeg. It's available in an array of vibrant colors, and many more are available for a small cost.

The Big Chill can be seen in a variety of Ben 10 episodes including Deep, Greetings from Techadon and Tabloid Trouble. It battled the Ultimate Aggregor and froze a few Zarcovian Soldiers, then changed into Goop to rescue Piscciss Volanns. It also was featured in Above and Beyond where it fought the undead Kraab.

Gorenje

The Gorenje brand is a Slovenian manufacturer of major household appliances, founded in 1950. The products are produced at the central facility in Velenje and other locations across Slovenia, Serbia, the Czech Republic, and Sweden. At first, the company was focused on ceramics, kitchen and bathroom furniture, and by the 1970s, it had expanded into appliances like ovens, washers, and refrigerators. The product range also includes telecommunication equipment and television sets.

The FAB50 model by Gorenje is the company's biggest retro refrigerator freezer to date, measuring six feet tall and offering 19.3 cubic feet of freezer and refrigerator space. The refrigerator is Energy Star certified and comes with LED lighting inside and shelves that can be adjusted, a no-frost system and a sound alert that lets you know if your door is left open. Its chrome handles provide a stylish style to any kitchen.

Despite a few reviews that have criticised the FAB50's lack of cooling, users generally give it high marks. This Gorenje refrigerator freezer is available in a variety of colors including robin egg blue and pastel green and is a perfect option for kitchens with a vintage fridge freezer-style designs.

Another alternative for a retro-style fridge is the Hisense RB390N4RRDUK model, which comes with stunning Bordeaux red color as well as sleek chrome handles. It is a huge capacity of 300L and a 60/40 split, that allows for plenty of space to store frozen goods. This Hisense refrigerator freezer is Energy Star certified, and its LED lights and no-frost feature make it easy to keep your food fresh.

Gorenje has 83 subsidiary companies, 59 of which are located outside of Slovenia. The company produces a vast variety of ceramics as well as appliances for homes, and offers services in energy eco-friendly, trade and ecology. Its brands are available in more than 90 countries, with the majority in Europe. The company has a strong partnership with Swarovski, and also collaborates with Italian design firm Pininfarina. It also is a sponsor of the Slovenian Nordic Ski Teams as well as the Gorenje Handball Club. It is a member the European Household Goods Manufacturers' Association and also has an initiative for corporate responsibility.