Watch Out: What Retro Fridge Freezer 50 50 Is Taking Over And What You Can Do About It

Watch Out: What Retro Fridge Freezer 50 50 Is Taking Over And What You Can Do About It

SMEG Retro Fridge Freezer

The SMEG refrigerator line is an undeniable design icon, thanks to its bold colors and round shapes. This retro fridge freezer offers premium performance.

Online reviewers love the sleek design of this mini fridge and the wide array of shelves, from short racks for sticks of butter to tall shelves that hold water bottles. It's also Energy Star-certified and ADA-compliant with doors that sit about three feet high.

SMEG FAB50

The FAB50 refrigerator by the brand's heritage features retro design and cutting-edge technologies. It's the biggest model in its range and comes with a bigger fridge and freezer that can satisfy the storage needs of a family. It's also A++ rating and is designed to reduce maintenance with the "No-Frostair circulation system that stops mold, frost, and bad odors from accumulating."

This double-door refrigerator is an old-fashioned style with its rounded corners and glossy cream exterior. Brass accents add a touch of elegance to the look. The interior opens to a light-filled space that has adjustable glass shelves, a produce drawer, and a freezer compartment. It's a great choice for a minimalist kitchen layout and can be paired with other Smeg appliances in black, such as dishwashers, ovens and extractor fans.

retro fridge freezers  has a whopping 524L of capacity that will keep all your fresh food and more. It is Energy Star certified, and has what Smeg calls a "Multiflow ventilator system that distributes evenly the air to create optimum storage conditions." It also has what they call a Fresh Zone which absorbs naturally occurring ethylene the gas which causes vegetables and fruits to ripen rapidly -- helping to keep your fresh foods crisp and delicious.


Unlike some retro refrigerators that have the dial that rotates, this refrigerator's controls are touch-sensitive, and easy to operate. A recessed handle adds to its sleek, minimal appearance. Other important features include an integrated wine rack, a freezer with an automatic ice maker, and many LED lights that shine on your food options. Additionally, you'll find a multi-functional control panel that has a variety of options, including a quick-freeze feature and an ECO mode that helps to minimize the amount of power consumed.

If you're looking for a refrigerator with a more traditional layout, this model from Samsung is another good option to consider. It provides 19.3 cubic feet of space that will comfortably accommodate an entire family's food storage requirements. Its doors open to the right, which helps to fit better into most kitchen layouts and make the most of your floor space. It is also ADA-compliant. This means that the handles are situated lower on the surface which makes it easier for people to reach.

This fridge is an excellent choice. It allows you to monitor your energy consumption using an app for mobile devices, track the temperature in your freezer and refrigerator, and set alarms when your door is locked for too long. The frost-free design, the internal LED lighting, and stainless steel exterior allow you to easily arrange your food items. It comes in six different colors, including classic cream, cherry red, and pastel green.