Maximizing space in a counter-depth refrigerator calls for creative solutions and clever gadgets.
Counter-depth refrigerators continue to be a hot trend in home appliances. That’s a bit surprising, since these streamlined fridges feature fewer cubic feet of interior space, leaving less room for food and drinks. Many consumers want more space, not less.
Making the most of less space means rethinking conventional ideas about what goes where in a refrigerator. With some practical storage solutions for counter-depth refrigerators, giving up those few extra cubic feet won’t feel like such a sacrifice.
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What Is a Counter-Depth Refrigerator?
Introduced to the market a few years ago, counter-depth refrigerators are the depth of a standard kitchen counter, which is usually not more than 29 inches. Consumers typically choose a counter-depth refrigerator for the following reasons:
The biggest downside is their smaller capacity. A standard fridge/freezer can have up to 31 cubic feet of space, while most counter-depth refrigerators are no more than 23 cubic feet.
How To Store More in a Counter-Depth Refrigerator
Try these four organizing principals for optimizing your limited refrigerator space. Starting with a cleaned-out fridge helps!
Make the Most of Vertical Space
These three products help you unlock unused vertical space in your fridge.
Stick with Clear Containers
No need to guess or open, which means fewer mystery containers cluttering up the fridge and less wasted food. Here are three features to consider:
User-Friendly Freezer Solutions
Counter-depth fridges have less room for frozen items, too. The freezer portion of counter-depth refrigerators most often consists of two drawers. Here are some solutions to optimize that freezer space:
Square Up Food Storage Containers
As you replace your plastic or glass food storage containers, eliminate the round ones and replace them with clear square- or rectangular-shaped containers. They’ll maximize space in your fridge and your cabinets, and you’ll always be able to see what’s in them.
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