subject: French Door Refrigerators A Practical Beauty [print this page] Nothing is quite as fashionable as the French door refrigerator right now. Standard seems to be the order of the day but add a modern twist and youll have more than just a average fridge. So with a pinch of practicality and another dash of adaptability you have the perfect fridge.
Side by side refrigerators have always made a statement in any home and are a similar feature when it comes to the French door model with its dual door design. A major difference in design is the added lower compartment designed as a useful pullout freezer drawer. Now imagine storing both fresh and frozen produce in the same lower section. Because the doors of this model dont extend all the way to the floor and are generally narrower than standard designs, they need less space to swing open. The French door model certainly makes for a desirable design fitting all size kitchens.
Both the standard fridge and the French door model both benefit greatly by the similar dual and side by side designs. You can have features like an in-door ice and water dispenser. But have you ever wondered what it would be like with a TV installed? It must be noted that with the incorporation of some of these wonderful features loss of storage space is inevitable.
Capacity is an important area when considering buying a fridge. French door models have been noted for their large width. Large items can now take advantage of the ample space provided by the use of the full width of both the freezer and refrigerator sections. With so much space being used for storage you would assume that a large amount of room would be required on the exterior interestingly this is not so. With the use of the bottom freezer space is saved with would have otherwise been used by the extension of dual doors. Another added advantage of a French door model is the functional counter deep option. Just imagine adding 5 to 6 inches onto your workspace, its now possible.
Sometimes called the double door or bottom freezer mount refrigerator, French door refrigerators are practical and highly functional. Such designs allow for maximum storage space and the increase in work area. For many people, this uniquely designed refrigerator fits perfectly in their home.
