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An open JennAir freestanding refrigerator showcasing the Daring Obsidian Interior.

What Is a Freestanding Refrigerator?

Looking for more space and flexibility without sacrificing the upscale aesthetics of your kitchen? Freestanding refrigerators offer a sleek look with stainless exterior and fine lines but the ability to move the appliance wherever best fits you, your kitchen layout and your lifestyle. Learn more about how a freestanding refrigerator can transform your kitchen and if it is right for your space.

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Definition
What Is a Freestanding Refrigerator?

Style
Look and Style of a Freestanding Refrigerator

Pros
Advantages of a Freestanding Refrigerator

Cons
Disadvantages of a Freestanding Refrigerator

Compare
What Makes a Freestanding Refrigerator Different

Choosing
Is a Freestanding Refrigerator Right for Your Kitchen?

A JennAir freestanding refrigerator in a modern high-rise condo. A JennAir freestanding refrigerator in a modern high-rise condo.

What Is a Freestanding Refrigerator?

Freestanding refrigerators are just what the name suggests — an appliance that stands on its own in your kitchen. It slides into your cabinetry or against a wall, offering more flexibility when choosing the layout of your space.

Style of a Freestanding Refrigerator

A freestanding refrigerator may often be what first comes to mind when you think of this appliance. The style of a freestanding refrigerator allows for more options for you to choose from, including the widths, finish, configurations and more.

 Ice cubes in an ice drawer.  Ice cubes in an ice drawer.

Refrigerator Configuration

A freestanding refrigerator offers much more than some would initially think. The different configurations allow shoppers to choose a refrigerator that fits their lifestyle, whether they need a french door freestanding refrigerator to accommodate larger cookware or a smooth freezer drawer below for quick access. 

Other common configurations of freestanding refrigerators include top mount and side-by-side.

 Lights illuminating the Daring Obsidian Interior in a JennAir refrigerator.  Lights illuminating the Daring Obsidian Interior in a JennAir refrigerator.

Refrigerator Style

Freestanding refrigerators can also come with dedicated functions, including freestanding wine refrigerators. You can choose the options best for your kitchen or cooking needs but also add a refrigerator in unconventional spaces, such as a pantry or entertainment space, without the limitations of where you can place your appliance.

The sides of a freestanding refrigerator are finished, allowing you to place your appliance wherever you desire. With freestanding refrigerators, you can go beyond the typical configuration of a wall or along cabinetry and install your refrigerator in a pantry.

 Fine foods and fresh ingredients in a JennAir refrigerator.  Fine foods and fresh ingredients in a JennAir refrigerator.

Refrigerator Depth

When it comes to a freestanding refrigerator, you can choose from options extending past the counter to give yourself more interior space. These include counter depth stand alone refrigerators, or 29 inches deep, and full depth, which is commonly 35 or 36 inches deep. Additional storage offers you more space for larger cookware, dishes, ingredients and bottles within your refrigerator.

 An integrated water dispenser.  An integrated water dispenser.

Refrigerator with Water Dispenser

A common feature of freestanding refrigerators is external water and ice dispensers. The design allows this feature to be easily integrated, as they often do not accept custom panels. Having a refrigerator with a water dispenser or refrigerator with an  ice maker and water dispenser right on the exterior of your refrigerator is an easy convenience.

The different configurations, like a french door refrigerator with a water dispenser and a bottom freezer refrigerator with a water dispenser, allow you to have the model of your choice while still getting the benefit of ice and water accessible from the exterior.

The control panel in a JennAir freestanding refrigerator. The control panel in a JennAir freestanding refrigerator.

Advantages of a Freestanding Refrigerator

A freestanding refrigerator has many benefits compared to other makes and models. From the aesthetics and sizing to the inherent design of these appliances, stand alone refrigerators offer consumers more flexibility in many aspects of their kitchen. 

Discover some of the main benefits of a freestanding refrigerator:

Easy Installation

A freestanding refrigerator can simply be brought in your home and slid into cabinetry, while other makes and models will require customizations

Standardize Sizing

Standard sizing of a refrigerator means it will fit with most cabinetry brands and what most builders plan for when designing your kitchen layout

More Options

You can choose from different configurations, including french door freestanding refrigerators or ones that come with a freezer drawer

Flexible Cost

Compared to other models, a freestanding refrigerator comes with a more flexible price range

Full Depth

Additional depth in your refrigerator means more space for all your favorite ingredients – something that can make a considerable difference for frequent entertainers or a larger family

Disadvantages of a Freestanding Refrigerator

Like anything in life, there are some things people may not desire in a freestanding refrigerator. When planning your kitchen remodel or upgrading your current appliances, it is best to be aware of these factors when shopping for your appliance.

Explore some of the disadvantages of a freestanding refrigerator:

Extending Depth

These appliances do not offer a fully flush look in your kitchen, as the additional depth may result in it protruding out a few inches from the cabinetry

Less Customization

Freestanding refrigerators often do not come panel ready, so they might not be able to accept wood cabinetry or other materials used throughout your kitchen

The exterior of a JennAir freestanding refrigerator. The exterior of a JennAir freestanding refrigerator.

What Makes a Freestanding Refrigerator Different

A freestanding refrigerator is unique in the ways it offers flexibility in your kitchen. These models offer you more options for placement or layout than other types of refrigerators. You also do not need to opt for a custom design in your kitchen like you would for a column refrigerator or built in refrigerator,  as builders and designers account for the standardized sizes of these appliances.

The design allows you to easily relocate your appliance if you choose to move or remodel your space. These appliances can be placed anywhere in your kitchen or even in your home if the space allows for it.

Is a Freestanding Refrigerator Right for Your Kitchen?

A freestanding refrigerator might be right for you if you like to remodel your kitchen or update your space. It also offers the option of choosing additional depth in your refrigerator, which gives you more room to organize the interior and a plethora of space when entertaining guests. 

To learn more about the types of JennAir® freestanding refrigerators available to you, discover our full line of french door freestanding refrigerators to find the right one for your kitchen.

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