If you’re deciding on appliances for your kitchen, the space available is almost certainly a consideration, particularly when it comes to larger items like stoves and fridges. Fortunately, there are appliances from quality brands like Liebherr available to suit every size and shape of kitchen, and to cater to special needs, too. Read on to find out all about choosing quality appliances that’ll maximise the space available in your kitchen.

Side by side or top and bottom?

This is all about how you use your fridge and freezer combination. If you use your freezer almost as much as your fridge, a side by side option may be a good way to save on the strain of having to constantly stoop to use the freezer. Side by side fridge and freezer combinations generally provide more storage space, but a top and bottom combination tends to be more compact – before making a choice, think about how much food you have to store at one time, and how much you value freezer space.

Going under

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Really limited for space and don’t need a big fridge? The solution is easy: choose under-counter fridges. Liebherr fridges come in under-counter models, and these will prove perfect for use in your bar area, pool rooms, small kitchens, or in the office – anywhere where some cooling is needed, but a lot of space just isn’t an option.

What about built-in?

For a sleek look, you could consider a built-in fridge or a fridge with modified doors to sit flush with kitchen cabinets. This won’t be cheap, so go for a good-quality model that won’t need replacing for a long time to come. Of course, that’s advice to keep in mind whenever you’re shopping for a fridge.

Antibacterial fridges have linings containing silver compounds that ensure that food stored in the fridge stays “fresh” for longer. The lining works inhibiting growth of bacteria and moulds is at temperatures below 7°C. However, the protective lining in antibacterial fridges does not stop all kinds of bacteria from multiplying nor does it apply to all germs. Some micro-organisms thrive even in the cold temperatures of a fridge. So, one must clean the antibacterial fridges just as regularly as other fridges. One antibacterial fridge with an energy efficiency of A is the Samsung RL44ECPS. It has a total capacity of 345 litres and is equipped with features like Automatic Defrost, Zero Degree Zone and antibacterial lining. It delivers multi airflow cooling and has safety glass shelves. With a reversible door hinge, it is convenient to use and also has interior lighting. Other features of this freestanding appliance are LCD Display, LED Control, Dairy Compartment, Deodoriser, Wine Rack, Fruit and Vegetable Box, Egg Tray and Butter Box.

The Hotpoint FF187L fridge freezer has height of 187.5 cm, width of 60 cm and depth of 65.5 cm. The shelf of the Hotpoint FF187L freezer is made up of safety glass, which is transparent and durable. The Hotpoint FF187L fridge freezer has an annual energy consumption of 347 kWh. For proper functioning, the Hotpoint FF187L fridge freezer requires a room temperature of 10 to 38 °C. The Hotpoint FF187L fridge freezer has a noise level of 43 dB, which means it doesn’t make much noise that would irritate the user. The Hotpoint FF187L freezer is quieter compared to the other freezers which make irritating noise when in use. The Hotpoint FF187L has a 50/50 split type and the arrangement of the Hotpoint FF187L is such that the fridge is placed on top of the freezer. The Hotpoint FF187L has 3 shelves and 4 compartments. It also includes bottle storage, salad crisper, dairy compartment, egg tray, ice cube tray, interior light and reversible doors. The Hotpoint FF187L is available in colours of polar white, graphite, satin aluminium and black.

A tall fridge, it comes with a 63 litre 4-star freezer. Its Multi-Airflow cooling system ensures that you always have a constant and even temperature throughout the fridge. It also includes a double, chrome bottle rack, can dispenser and convenient anti-spill safety glass shelves. With so many features, the Bosch KGH36X51GB is surely an asset for every kitchen. There is also a small chiller drawer, which is ideal for storing fish or meat. The freezer has an electronic temperature display and 3 easy loading and unloading blue drawers, plus a berry tray for summer fruits. It also has a Superfreeze setting for rapid cooling of fresh food. The anti-bacterial lining of the Bosch fridge offers lifetime protection against bacteria, micro-organism and algae growth. The fridge has an energy consumption of 352kWh per year. The fridge is located on top of the freezer and has 4 shelves that allow all sizes of dishes to fit in with ease. In a period of 24 hours, nearly 8kg of food can be frozen by the freezer. Also, its fast freeze feature helps in retaining more flavour.

The fridge has an interior light which switches on as soon as the fridge door is opened. The freezer has a Star Rating of 4. This quiet and efficient appliance is an asset for every kitchen as it helps store food stuff and keeps it fresh for long. It has clear drawer fronts, which means that the user can see the food kept inside from outside without opening the drawer. Also, hinges are on the right of the fridge. All in all, the Hoover HCF6185A is a useful appliance that simplifies life and lets you store large quantities of food without any worries.

Available in graphite colour,  Hotpoint’s FF187EG has a fridge with a net capacity of 6.1 ft³ while its freezer has a net capacity of 3.0 ft³. Rated A on energy efficient scale, the fridge and the freezer are the same size. The Hotpoint FF187EG is a frost-free fridge with a total capacity of 9.1 ft³ and has built in anti-bacterial protection (microban) and LED temperature display. A fully automatic fridge, it prevents frost from building up. With an energy consumption of 347 kWh/year, the fridge has 3 shelves in the fridge area and 4 freezer drawers. There is a bottle rack in fringe door and an ice cube tray in the freezer. There is an egg tray and also a dairy compartment, ideal for keeping the stinky cheese separate from the rest of your food. The fridge also has a salad crisper but no twin compressors, water dispensers and electronic temperature control.

With dimensions 187cm height, 60cm width and 65.5cm depth, the fridge also has an energy saving switch. The freezer can freeze 8kg of products in 24 hours and this is called the Fast Freeze feature which other fridges may not have. The fridge has adjustable door storage and reversible doors for added versatility. The interior of the fridge has a light while a horizontal bottle shelf allows bottles to be stored horizontally. The fridge has built-in Anti-Bacterial protection to protect food items from bacteria setting in. A reliable and efficient fridge with ample storage space and a robust body, this fully automatic fridge is frost-free and is sure to last you through many years