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10.10.2023 - 17:05 / bhg.com / Cori Sears
Meet the glass-front fridge. This trending style is popping up in high-end kitchens across the internet, showcasing perfectly organized rows of drinks, deli meat and cheese, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Similar to the open-shelving kitchen trend, glass-front fridges can help a space feel more open while providing a unique opportunity for shelf-styling and organization. Unlike the large display fridges you see at grocery stores and convenience stores, residential glass-front fridges usually have a smaller glass window that reveals only a portion of what’s inside.
The result is sleek and stylish, and usually immaculately clean and organized—so what could possibly go wrong? Before you jump head-first into this luxurious new kitchen trend, here are a few pros and cons of glass-front fridges you may want to consider.
The aesthetic appeal of glass-front fridges is undoubtedly their biggest draw. If you’re looking to create a luxurious space and outfit your kitchen with the latest and greatest technology, then these fridges are a natural choice. Their price tag and limited availability add an air of exclusivity, and the glass front gives you an opportunity for some extra shelf styling that'll let you show off your groceries.
In addition to their appearance, glass-front fridges can provide practical benefits too. Seeing what’s inside your fridge at all times can help you be more mindful about using up your fridge contents in a timely manner—and you can easily keep tabs on the things you need more of. It may also encourage you to keep your fridge a bit cleaner and more well-organized than usual—that's a win-win.
While being able to see the inside can be considered a pro of glass-front fridges for some, for others, it might
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