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Modular Refrigeration
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Modular refrigeration is one of the hottest trends in kitchen design right now, and its popularity is growing as culinary enthusiasts move toward designing their home kitchens with professional flair. Modular refrigeration employs the use of several refrigeration units installed throughout the kitchen for greater efficiency and flexibility for the home cook. Modular refrigeration also moves refrigeration out of the kitchen and into other areas of the home where a full refrigerator could be inconvenient—think a bar, home theater, bedroom, or outdoor kitchen area.
In the Kitchen
In the kitchen, modular refrigeration increases flexibility and efficiency by breaking up the kitchen into intuitive storage/work areas. Refrigeration units for vegetables can be installed near sinks and preparation areas; freezer units can be installed separately. Units are usually sold as individual refrigeration or freezer units, and they are offered in a variety of sizes ranging from 18” to 30” wide. Stainless steel and platinum are most popular, and the most widely offered, but customization is available if you wish to integrate the units into your surrounding cabinetry. Working with a professional kitchen designer ensures you get the look you want.
Many of the top names in appliance design are offering modular refrigeration options: Sub Zero, Thermador, Bosch, and U-Line.
Outside of the Kitchen
The smaller size and easy customizability of modular units make them the perfect option for installation in creative places around the house. Why not keep fresh snacks and drinks on hand in the bedroom? Why not install additional storage in an outdoor kitchen for grilling and outdoor entertaining? A home bar would benefit from its own storage to eliminate running back and forth; keep wine, citrus, and mixers fresh and cold and ready for company.
By installing modular refrigeration you open up your kitchen in terms of space, storage, and functionality. For culinary enthusiasts, this cutting edge trend will move their home cooking experience up to a more efficient, professional level.
