Forget Retro Fridge Freezer 50 50: 10 Reasons Why You Do Not Need It

SMEG Retro Fridge Freezer

SMEG's fridge line is a style icon with its bright colors and rounded shapes. This retro fridge freezer offers premium performance.

Many online reviewers are impressed by the sleek design of this mini-Swan Nordic Top Mounted Fridge Freezer in Gray as well as its many shelves, from short racks to hold butter sticks to tall shelves for water bottles. It's also Energy Star certified and ADA compliant, with three-foot-high doors.

SMEG FAB50

The brand's heritage FAB50 refrigerator combines retro fridge freezers style with cutting-edge technology. It's the biggest model in its line-up to date, offering an extra-large fridge/freezer combination that is capable of accommodating the food storage needs of a family. It's also A++ rated and designed to minimize maintenance with the "No-Frostair circulation system that prevents frost, mold, and bad odor build up."

With rounded corners, a glossy cream exterior and brass accents, this double-door fridge is an antique piece that will instantly elevate the look of your kitchen. The interior is lit by LED, adjustable glass shelves, a drawer to store produce, and a compartment for the freezer. It's a great choice for a minimalist kitchen which is a great match with other black appliances from the Smeg range, such as dishwashers ovens, taps, and extractor fans.

This sleek black refrigerator boasts a massive 524L capacity to store all your fresh food items. It's Energy Star certified and features what Smeg calls a "Multiflow ventilation system that evenly distributes air to create a perfect storage space." It also has what Smeg calls the Fresh Zone. It absorbs the naturally produced gas ethylene, which causes fruits and vegetables to ripen rapidly.

Unlike some retro refrigerators with a rotary dial, this one's controls are touch-sensitive, and easy to operate. A recessed handle adds to its sleek, minimal look. Other important features include an integrated wine rack, a freezer that has an automatic ice maker as well as a multitude of LED lights that illuminate your food choices. A multifunctional control panel is also available with various settings. This includes a fast-freeze mode as well as an ECO setting to minimize power consumption.

If you're looking for a refrigerator with a more traditional design such as this model from Samsung is a great option to consider. It has a generous 19.3 cubic feet capacity that is able to meet the food storage needs of a large family. Its doors open to the right, which can help to fit better into kitchen layouts of all kinds and make the most of your available floor space. It is also ADA-compliant. This means that the handles are situated lower on the surface which makes it easier for people to reach.

This refrigerator Frydge is a smart pick that will let you check your energy consumption through an app for mobile devices as well as monitor temperatures in the freezer and refrigerator, and set alerts for when the door is open for too long. Its frost-free design and internal LED lighting makes it easy to keep your food in order, while a stainless steel exterior gives this refrigerator a durable finish that will stand up to years of everyday use. It's available in six colorways which include classic cream, pastel green and cherry red.