ᐅ Integrating a Refrigerator into a Wall

Created on: 2 Mar 2016 11:12
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Steffi33
Hello, we have a nice large freestanding refrigerator that we would like to include in our new kitchen. We would like to integrate it into a wall (leading to the pantry). The pantry is not heated. How can we make sure the refrigerator fits as tightly as possible in the wall recess? Visually, it should match the adjacent pantry door. The design looks pretty good in the drawing, but how can this be implemented in practice? The wall is made of solid sand-lime brick. Best regards, Steffi.

Thanks for your tips. Here are some pictures:


Frau in dunklem Kleid kocht am Herd in heller Küche, Spüle links, Bücherregal im Hintergrund.

Offene Wohnküche mit Insel, Spüle, Schneidebrett, Wein, Obst; Frau am Rand, Bücherregale.

Grundriss eines Hauses mit rotem Rechteck im oberen rechten Bereich: Schlafzimmer und Arbeitsbereich.
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Steffi33
2 Mar 2016 11:52
I just checked... When you open the refrigerator door to 90 degrees, it creates an additional width of almost 3 centimeters (1.2 inches). Not a very simple matter. Maybe someone else has ideas or has implemented this at home? Pictures are welcome.. Thanks and best regards, Steffi33.
Musketier2 Mar 2016 12:24
You may only push the refrigerator in as far as the cabinet is deep. The door must protrude at the front.
Neige2 Mar 2016 12:31
Alternatively, the drywall construction can be designed in such a way that the opening angle is taken into account while keeping the front of the refrigerator flush with the wall.

Best regards,
Sigi
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Steffi33
2 Mar 2016 12:37
Neige schrieb:
entsprechend so

Hello Sigi, how about "entsprechend so"... that's exactly what I'm referring to right now. A flush solution would be great..
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kbt09
2 Mar 2016 12:38
How large is your current refrigerator, and how tall is the door next to it? Also, are you sure that a replacement model will always be available in the same size?

However, I don’t think you can achieve this without scratches, especially if the refrigerator door is not supposed to protrude.
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Steffi33
2 Mar 2016 12:45
The refrigerator is 187 cm (74 inches) tall. I might raise it slightly at the base by about 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3 inches) to allow the plinth to run underneath. The pantry door next to it might need to be adjusted in height accordingly. A new refrigerator should have similar dimensions.