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.
Neige2 Mar 2016 14:03
What type of model is it?
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Steffi33
2 Mar 2016 14:20
It is a Panasonic NR-B30FX1
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Bauexperte
2 Mar 2016 16:10
Hello Steffi,

please don’t be offended—but for this “standard” model, I wouldn’t go through the effort involved. What if you decide later to buy a side-by-side combination unit?

Regards, Bauexperte
Neige2 Mar 2016 16:29
As @Bauexperte writes, it involves some effort, but it’s doable. I tried to illustrate how it might look.

Sketchy kitchen view with wall, cover panel, sealing lip, and fridge door
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kbt09
2 Mar 2016 17:07
But then the trim strip would be set back from the wall – right, Sigi? That would also create a different effect than the frame of the utility room door.

Honestly, I think that's a bad idea, especially if it means installing a standard door at a lower height than usual.

And next time, the 202 cm (6 ft 7.5 in) tall freestanding unit won't fit in the niche.
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Steffi33
2 Mar 2016 17:16
@ Bauexperte: Actually, the idea came from not wanting to disrupt the nice long countertop under the windows with one of those "fridge monsters." The refrigerator (no matter which one) just looks visually intrusive.

Person cooking in a modern kitchen at the stove; drawers, windows with blinds, and potted plants visible


@ Sigi: Thank you for the sketch.

Best regards, Steffi