Best Retro Fridge Freezer

Retro fridge freezers add a retro feel to contemporary kitchens and add bold quirkiness to country ones. They're available in a wide variety of colors and styles.

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

Smeg

The word Smeg, which is pronounced SMEG brings to mind images of an Italian holiday. Imagine sipping negronis on an old terrazza, while eating fine cheeses and stone fruit. Although this dream vacation is unlikely to be real, the high-end appliance brand is sure to bring the Italian style to your kitchen at slightly less than an excursion to Sicily. Smeg's clean, vibrant colors and designs can add a unique look to any room.

The company was established in the 1940s by Emilian Guastalla Metallurgical Enamelling Works which began manufacturing enamelled steel household appliances. In the 1960s, the company's popularity grew with the introduction of "Elisabeth", gas cooker, as well as the "Niagara", a dishwasher that had a larger capacity for washing. During this period the company started producing built-in hobs and ovens. Franco Maria Ricci is one of Italy's most renowned graphic designers and publishers. He invented the famous Smeg Logo that incorporates gas stove burners and round knobs on ovens.

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

Smeg continues to invent and collaborate with other companies. The company launched the "Vitality" series of appliances that offer healthy cooking and preservation methods, such as steam ovens as well as sous vide vacuum drawers and blast chillers. It also introduced its 'Connect' system for controlling appliances using a phone or tablet.

Smeg's refrigerator freezers are based on the retro design and come in a range of vibrant colors. Hisense Bordeaux Red, for instance, would add a splash colour to any kitchen. With a capacity of 220 litres and a 60/40 split, this fridge freezer has plenty of space for the entire grocery shopping. The fridge-freezer has a salad drawer for fresh greens, and four shelves that can be adjusted. The interior of the freezer compartment is made of stainless steel and comes with chrome handles. It also comes with an anti-frost feature. It comes with a two year warranty on parts and labor.

Swan

Swan creates attractive retro-inspired equipment with a lower price tag than similar designs. The refrigerator freezer is a standout with a bold red finish, complete with chrome handles. The capacity of 300 litres is divided 60/40, which means there's plenty of room for frozen meals and leftovers. It also comes with adjustable shelves, a no-frost system, and internal LED lighting.

The freezer section is a great place to store fresh food items over snacks, so there's plenty of room for everything from frozen vegetables in bags to ice cream. The fridge's side also has a salad drawer that keeps your greens in good condition and plenty of room for drinks thanks to a large door shelf.

This Swan fridge freezer is not as stylish as the models we've reviewed however it does have a classic design that can work with various kitchen styles. It's ideal for kitchens with wooden cabinets, or for those who want to add a retro american Fridge freezers uk style to their modern kitchen. It's also easy to clean!

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 was striking, but didn't hide behind cabinets. The team chose to emulate the 1950s style with metal bodies that were stamped and chrome trims, as well as pivoting handles. The result is a freestanding refrigerator that's been a popular choice for celebs - with Drew Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson and Blake Lively among its fans.

The brand's fridge freezers are available in a range of bold colours, and you can even select a custom colour 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 divider with the freezer positioned at the top, which will help you prioritize frozen foods if you're prone to impulsive shopping sprees.

There's also a salad drawer that lets you prioritize fresh greens, along with four adjustable shelves and a wine rack that is integrated. The Big Chill fridge-freezer has a vintage appearance, but it has a modern A+ energy efficiency rating, as well as automated defrost.

The Big Chill fridge isn't small, as it comes with a generous 20.5 cubic feet of space that's more than double that of the Smeg two-door model. And it's available in a amazing array of vibrant shades and comes with a plethora of other colors available for a small fee.

The Big Chill is featured in several Ben 10 episodes including Deep, Greetings from Techadon and Tabloid Trouble. It battled Ultimate Aggregor and also frozen some Zarcovian Soldiers, then changed into Goop to save Piscciss Volanns. It also was seen in Above and Beyond where it battled the undead Kraab.

Gorenje

The Gorenje brand is a Slovenian manufacturer of household appliances, established in 1950. The company's products are made at its central location in Velenje and other facilities across Slovenia and Serbia and the Czech Republic and Sweden. Initially, the company concentrated on ceramics as well as bathroom and kitchen furniture and by the 1970s it expanded into appliances like ovens, washers, and refrigerators. The company's product range also includes telecommunications devices and televisions.

The FAB50 model by Gorenje is the company's biggest retro fridge freezer to date, standing at six feet tall and offering 19.3 cubic feet of freezer and refrigerator space. This refrigerator is Energy Star-certified and comes with LED lighting inside and shelves that can be adjusted and a no-frost option, and a noise alert that lets you know if your door is left open. Chrome handles provide this refrigerator with a sleek look.

Although some reviews have criticised the FAB50's lack of cooling, its customers tend to give it high ratings. This Gorenje fridge freezer comes in a variety of colors that include pastel green and robin's eggs blue. It is perfect for kitchens that have a vintage look.

Hisense RB390N4RRDUK is another option for a vintage fridge. It is available in stunning Bordeaux color, with sleek chrome handles. It comes with a huge 300L capacity as well as 60/40 split which provides plenty of space for frozen goods. This Hisense refrigerator freezer is also Energy Star certified, and its LED lights and no-frost feature makes it easy to ensure that your food is fresh.

Gorenje has the 83 subsidiary companies, of which 59 are located outside of Slovenia. The company produces a vast variety of ceramics as well as domestic appliances, and provides services in the fields of energy, ecology and trade. The brands are available in more than 90 countries, with the majority of them in Europe. The company has a strong relationship with Swarovski and also collaborates with Italian design house Pininfarina. It also sponsors the Slovenian Nordic Ski Teams and the Gorenje handball club. It is a member of the European Household Goods Manufacturers' Association, and has a corporate social responsibility program.