How to position the refrigerator in the kitchen?

Principles of correct placement

There are no special rules for location, but the following factors are still taken into account:

• First of all, they pay attention to the technical characteristics of the product, to the size, shape of the room and the height of the ceiling.
• Even if there is not enough space, the refrigerator should not stand close to the stove, as this leads to overheating of the device and its rapid contamination.
• The place intended for placing the refrigeration unit must have a perfectly flat floor. Minimal vibrations have a detrimental effect on the equipment, which leads to its rapid wear.
• It is recommended that you consider the location of the nearest outlet in advance.
• It would be more correct to place the refrigerator, sink, stove, hood and storage systems so that they form a working triangle.
• According to Feng Shui, the refrigerator, freezer, sink, dishwasher and washing machine belong to the element of water, so these devices should not be placed next to an oven, stove or microwave oven, which are elements of fire. Also, this philosophy does not recommend installing the refrigerator in front of the kitchen door. It is better to place the product on the right or left side of the opening.

Top 13 options

There are several proven options for installing this product.

Put the refrigerator in a corner

The refrigerator installed in the corner can significantly save useful space in the kitchen, so this solution is ideal for a small room. The large two-chamber corner option will look less bulky, will fit perfectly into the surrounding design and will not spoil the layout.

The photo shows the interior of a small kitchen with a refrigerator located in the right corner of the headset.

Fit harmoniously into a niche

The refrigerating device in the niche is less exposed to mechanical stress, dirt and sunlight. When installing a low refrigerator, a free recess above it can be equipped with shelves or cabinets.

However, this arrangement has its drawbacks, since the unit fully retracted into the recess will overheat, due to poor air circulation and have problems opening the doors.

The photo shows a steel-colored refrigerator placed in a niche in the interior of a modern kitchen.

Built in kitchen unit

A refrigerator built into the set helps to save square meters in the kitchen. When closed, it completely merges with the facades and, due to this, visually lightens the space, making the environment much neater and more aesthetically pleasing.

In the photo there is a corner kitchen set with a built-in refrigerator.

Near the window

When placing the refrigerator near the window, its side part should not protrude from the wall and block the opening, since the sun's rays violate the temperature regime and increase the risk of rapid wear and tear of the equipment.

To install a refrigerating chamber, a niche under the window is often used.

In the photo there is a small-sized kitchen in light colors with a white refrigerator near the window.

Under the countertop

Installing a freezer or refrigerator in the lower cabinets of the headset is a very convenient solution that allows you to save time getting food when preparing food. The compact device is placed under the work surface, embedded in an island or peninsula.

The photo shows a compact refrigeration device located under the tabletop of the headset.

Freestanding refrigerator

An ordinary freestanding refrigerator is considered a classic solution for most kitchen interiors. This model can have an exquisite and stylish design, giving the design a special charm.

In the photo there is a U-shaped kitchen set with a freestanding orange-colored refrigerator.

Entrance seat

The refrigerator located at the entrance to the kitchen not only forms an additional partition and performs the function of zoning, but also provides convenience when filling with food after returning from the store.

In the case of such a layout, it is possible to install the device in a plasterboard niche or dismantle the door to create a wider and open passage that visually lightens the interior.

Next to the sink

Provided that a certain distance between the sink and the refrigerator is observed, this option is very comfortable and allows you to significantly save time when washing the products that will be taken out of the refrigerator.

In the middle of the kitchen unit

In a spacious room, the refrigeration unit can be placed in the center of the kitchen. However, such an arrangement is not always considered convenient, since the device visually violates the aesthetics of the headset and shades the section of the tabletop.

The photo shows a brown kitchen set with a built-in refrigerator in the middle.

On the opposite side of the kitchen

This arrangement is found in small kitchens in the Khrushchev apartment. One wall in the room is completely occupied by the headset and since there is no room for the refrigerator, it is installed on the parallel side along with the dining table and chairs.

The photo shows a kitchen space with a gray refrigerator mounted on the opposite wall.

Opposite the kitchen doors

It is considered not a very comfortable solution. The unit, which is far from the door, is not very convenient when loading purchased products.

The photo shows a freestanding refrigerator opposite the kitchen door in the interior.

Hide in the closet

With the help of such a filigree design move, it turns out to successfully disguise the refrigeration device and harmoniously fit it into any kitchen image. The unit hidden behind the cabinet doors with facades painted in any shade and made of any materials will not disturb the overall interior composition.

Pictured is a refrigeration unit built into a kitchen cabinet with dark matte fronts.

Put in another room

A decent solution for the location of the refrigerator will be a combined balcony or loggia. This room should be well ventilated, insulated and moderately humid.

In the kitchen combined with the living room or kitchen-studio, the refrigeration device will perfectly fit into the wall and will act as a zoning element.

If there is a spacious storage room in the corridor or hallway, it is perfect for placing the unit. The main thing is not to put the product too close to the walls so that there is free space for air circulation.

Small kitchen design ideas

The interior of a small kitchen will be favorably complemented by a narrow and long model, placed in a row with a stove and a sink. With this arrangement, the refrigerator is mainly placed next to the window.

In a small room, for maximum space savings, a built-in refrigerator and a separate freezer are suitable.

The photo shows the design of a small-sized kitchen with a low refrigerator installed near the window.

For such a room, it is not recommended to use a large side by side refrigerator, since the operation of such a large double-leaf product will be extremely inconvenient.

An excellent solution for a room with small dimensions would be a device with doors with a mirror surface. Such a refrigerating appliance will not only turn into the main accent of the room, but also visually expand the room.

When arranging a kitchen for a small family, you can consider a fairly compact, but not the most budget mounted refrigeration model, which can be easily attached to the wall without taking up extra space in the kitchen.

Layouts for different kitchens

Since the refrigerator is an organic part of the furniture, its placement is influenced by the layout and configuration of the kitchen.

Corner kitchen

A kitchen set with a corner arrangement forms a kind of triangle with all the necessary equipment. The best option is to place the refrigeration device near a door or window. With such a layout, it is better to install the overall two-door side-by-side model in the center, and the built-in product should be located closer to the edge.

In the photo, there is a steel-colored refrigeration unit in the design of a blue corner set.

Linear kitchen

The main principle of this kitchen space is the arrangement of the refrigerator in one straight line with other household appliances. The product can be built into a headset, placed in the middle, right or left of the kitchen.

For a linear design, a refrigeration appliance mounted on a small podium with additional upper cabinets is suitable.

In the photo there is a spacious kitchen in one line with a red freestanding refrigerator.

Kitchen with the letter G with a refrigerator

In such a case, the device is generally placed in the same row with the headset, so that an L-shaped structure is formed. It is also allowed to place the unit on the opposite side from the kitchen, built by the beech g.

The photo shows the design of an L-shaped kitchen set with a large double side-by-side refrigerator.

Kitchen with the letter P

It is a very convenient solution for spacious rooms. The kitchen with the letter p assumes the installation of household appliances and furniture items along three walls. The refrigeration appliance will be the successful completion of the u-shaped line.

The photo shows a small u-shaped kitchen with a narrow glossy black refrigerator.

Photo gallery

A well-located refrigerator is able to advantageously complement the overall planning solution and organically fit into any kitchen interior.