Best Retro Fridge Freezer

Retro fridge freezers add a retro feel to modern kitchens, and strikingly quirky to traditional kitchens. These fridge freezers come in a variety of colours and styles.

This tall model by Bush is available in either black or red. Its capacity for use is a healthy 281 litres, with a salad drawer that is geared towards greens, four shelves made of safety glass and the chrome wine rack.

Smeg

The word Smeg, pronounced SMEG, conjures up images of an Italian holiday. Imagine sipping negronis on a historic terrazza while enjoying fine cheeses and stone fruits. While this dream vacation is unlikely to be real, the high-end appliance brand can bring that Italian design to your kitchen at a price lower than the cost of a trip to Sicily. Smeg's sleek, vibrant colors and designs will add personality to any room.

The company's beginnings date back to the 1940s, when Emilian Guastalla Metallurgical Enamelling Works began producing enamelled steel domestic appliances. The company's popularity grew in the 1960s, with the introduction of the "Elisabeth" gas cooker as well as the "Niagara" dishwasher which brought larger capacity wash capabilities. In the 1960s Smeg began to produce built-in hobs and ovens. Franco Maria Ricci, one of Italy's most famous graphic designers and publishers, designed the recognizable Smeg logo incorporating burners from gas hobs as well as round knobs from ovens.

Smeg's popularity grew in the 1970s with a comprehensive assortment of electrical appliances, including microwave ovens, washing machines, and refrigerators. In 1984 the architect Guido Canali conceived the Classic collection for Smeg, an essential collection of compact volumes sporting sleek lines that are easily recognized by its timeless style and exhibited at MoMA.

Since then, Smeg has forged ahead with cutting-edge technologies and innovative collaborations. The brand has launched a range of appliances dubbed 'Vitality'' which offers healthy cooking methods and preservation techniques like sous vide vacuum drawers and blast chillers. It also introduced the 'Connect' system, that lets users control appliances with tablets or smartphones.

Smeg's fridge freezers are no exception to its retro-inspired design, with models that are available in a variety of vibrant colours. The Hisense Bordeaux Red model, for instance, will add a splash of colour to any kitchen. With a large capacity of 220 litres and a 60/40 split, this fridge-freezer offers plenty of space for all of your grocery shopping. The fridge-freezer comes with an area for salads and fresh greens, and four shelves that can be adjusted. The freezer compartment is equipped with an anti-frost feature and the interior is made of stainless steel with chrome handles. It comes with a two year warranty on labour and parts.

Swan

Swan offers stylish retro fridge freezers uk-inspired kitchen appliances at cheaper than similar designs. The refrigerator freezer is an attention-grabber with a bold red finish and chrome handles. The capacity of 300 litres is divided 60/40, so there is plenty of room for leftovers and frozen meals. It also comes with adjustable shelves and a no-frost system and an internal LED lighting.

The freezer section is a great place to store fresh food items over snacks, so there's room for everything from bags of frozen vegetables to ice cream. The fridge's side features an area for salads to keep your greens fresh and plenty of room for drinks thanks to a large door shelf.

This Swan fridge freezer is not as sophisticated as some of the models featured in our roundup, but it has an elegant design that can be a perfect fit for various kitchen styles. It's ideal for kitchens with wooden cabinets or for those who want to add some retro style to their modern kitchen. It's also easy to clean, too!

Big Chill

Big Chill, launched in the US in 2003, was founded by uncle and nephew team Thom Vernon, who wanted to create a refrigerator that made a statement and did not remain hidden behind cabinets. The pair decided to imitate 1950s styles with a stamped metal body and chrome trims, as well as pivoting handles. The result is an impressive freestanding refrigerator that is an instant favorite among celebrities such as Drew Barrymore and Scarlett Johansson.

The fridge freezers of the brand are available in a palette of vibrant colours 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 absolute attention-grabbing piece. The freezer and the fridge are separated by a partition, with the freezer on top. This can help you prioritize frozen food items if you're susceptible to impulse shopping.

The wine rack that is integrated as well as four shelves with adjustable shelves are included. The Big Chill fridge-freezer has a retro fridge freezer Uk exterior, but has a contemporary A+ energy efficiency rating and automatic defrost.

The Big Chill refrigerator isn't small. It's got a generous 20.5 cubic feet of space. This is more than double the size of a two-door Smeg. It's available in a variety of vibrant colors, and dozens more are available for a low 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, frozen several Zarcovian Soldiers, then switched into Goop to save Piscciss Volanns. It also appeared in Above and Beyond where it fought the undead Kraab.

Gorenje

Gorenje is an Slovenian brand of major household appliances, which was established in 1950. The company's products are produced at its central location in Velenje as well as other sites throughout Slovenia and Serbia and the Czech Republic and Sweden. The company initially was primarily focused on the production of ceramics, bathroom and kitchen furnishings however, by the 1970s it had expanded to manufacture appliances like washing machines, ovens, and refrigerators. The company's product range also includes telecommunications devices and televisions.

The FAB50 is the largest under counter retro fridge freezer fridge freezer ever created by Gorenje. It stands at six feet tall and has 19.3 cubic feet of space both in the refrigerator and freezer. The Energy Star-certified refrigerator comes with adjustable shelves, LED lighting, a no-frost system as well as a sound warning that informs you if the door is left open. Chrome handles give this refrigerator an elegant look.

Despite a few reviews that have complained about the FAB50's inconsistency in cooling, customers tend to give it high marks. The Gorenje fridge freezer comes in a variety of colors such as pastel green and robin's Egg blue. It's perfect for kitchens that have a vintage look.

The Hisense RB390N4RRDUK is a different option for a vintage fridge. It comes in stunning Bordeaux color with sleek chrome handles. It is a huge capacity of 300L and a split of 60/40, which allows plenty of space for frozen food items. This Hisense refrigerator freezer is Energy Star certified, and its LED lights and no-frost feature makes it easy to keep your food fresh.

Gorenje has its 83 subsidiaries, with which include 59 outside of Slovenia. The company manufactures a diverse range of domestic appliances and ceramics, and also offers services in the fields of ecology, energy and trade. The brands are available in more than 90 different countries, mostly in Europe. The company has a close relationship with Swarovski, and also collaborates with Italian design firm Pininfarina. Additionally, it sponsors the Slovenian Nordic Ski Teams and the Gorenje handball club. It is a member of the European Household Goods Manufacturers' Association, and has an initiative for corporate responsibility.