CHILLING ZONE Refrigerators are no longer just about keeping the food fresh or getting chilled water but also about making a lifestyle statement

CHILLING ZONE

Refrigerators are no longer just about keeping the food fresh or getting chilled water but also about making a lifestyle statement

    From archaic to the most modern ones, refrigerators have sure come of age with bulky machines transforming into sleeker versions. And over the years, it has changed from being an essential appliance to an interior commodity. So it's but natural that its style, size and colour are of great importance to the customers. With a wide variety of products available in the market, a customer gets inundated with choices. This often becomes a difficult task as they are not sure what to look for in refrigerators before they make the right pick. 
    Refrigerators are considered to be a long-term appliance investment and most buyers want to consider carefully the main features before buying one to ensure that it meets the family's needs. If you, too, are thinking of buying a new refrigerator this summer or taking an additional one or just planning to replace an old model with the latest version, you should keep the three Ss in mind, apart form the pricing and brand preference issues, before taking the final decision. 
SIZE DOES MATTER 
The size of the refrigerator that you pick is of significant importance. It should not be too small or too big. Once you have decided on the style and the type, you should consider the right size in terms of the capacity of the refrigerator that you would require. The appropriate size will depend on the family needs and its members. For small needs and little storage, the compact-size units are ideal which range between 50 litres-00 litres, while the units between the range 170 litres-200 
litres are good enough for a small family; units between the ranges of 200 litres-450 litres suit the mid-size families while units above 450 litres-800 litres are for bigger needs. 
‘SPACE’AGE One of the most important criteria before buying a new refrigerator is the space that it would require; whether it will fit in the existing space or some alterations will be required. The positioning, too, has to be considered so that there's enough space for full door opening and swing without any physical hindrance. Measuring the area gains significant importance if an old unit is being replaced to ensure the new one fits between counters or cabinets like the earlier one. Also explore other options which do not require creation of new electrical points or plumbing job before the new unit is brought. 
STYLE QUOTIENT Basically refrigerators are available in two types, ie, direct cool and frost free. Direct cool is the single-door refrigerators while the frost-free ones come in multiple doors. Your usage pattern should govern the type of refrigerator you choose. Single-door refrigerator is the basic one with a single door and in-built freezer compartment on the top. While double-door refrigerators have separate doors for the freezer and the refrigerator compartments, they have the freezer compartment on top and have gained immense popularity over the last few years. Both the types are available in different styles that attract diverse customers and include colours, finishing, digital displays, etc. 
    Pick up the style that you like the most and the one that suites your house's style quotient!