Where to get European type of fridges?

[Ultrarunner]

My friend taught me a simple fix and I've done it my last 4 remodels...

Create a niche or recessed area behind the refrigerator... in a standard wall, it is easy to pick up at least 3" more depth...

Of course many older refrigerators were also shallower... I have a 20 Amana from 1980 and it fits nicely in with my cabinets.

[dizzybint]

Originally Posted by WaldoKitty

What you are describing is usually sold in North America as a "counter depth" refrigerator. You won't find these at the big box retailers unless they have a high end department like HHGreggs "Fine Lines" stores. Sub Zero is the only manufacturer that I am aware of that makes a USA built fridge like you state.

Whirlpool, Electrolux, & GE all produce these kinds of fridges as well under their premium brand ranges like Kitchenaid, but inside the guts are still cheap Whirlpool parts. Best to stay away from them given the costs.

Miele does make nice products that last forever. I have one of their washing machines and a dishwasher. I'd love to refit my kitchen with one of their refrigerators, but they are being sold at eye watering prices in the USA.
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Ironically, the Europeans think it's high class to put a large "American" refrigerator in a high end kitchen. Prince William & his Wife just put a large Sub Zero in their remodeled kitchen brought over from the USA.

dont have enough room for one in my small kitchen so mine are both under the worktop type.. although I had a double one in my other flat and much easier to see into at eye level on the top...Im surprised an American wants one of our wee fridges with the big ones they have...

[randomparent]

In my house, the fridge is a black hole. It's too deep, and perishables get lost, leading to waste when foods rot before being consumed. I have a few ways of dealing with this, including scrupulous meal planning and moving foods that should be eaten within the next day or so to the center shelf, but really it's just too much fridge.