1. Samsung RW13EBSS2 Wine Cooler - £249
Buying a dedicated drinks fridge might seem a little extravagant, but if you're serious about wine it makes sense to store it properly. This well-priced cooler has a 60-minute timer to achieve the perfect chill and stores between 28 to 31 bottles.
Height 85 x width 51.5 x depth 57.4cm
www.john lewis.com; 0845 604 9049
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2. Smeg - £849
Available in a wide range of jewel-bright colours, Smeg’s 50’s style refrigerators are the supermodels of the fridge world. However, this fridge is pretty bulky so make sure you have enough space – a gap of 175mm on the hinged side – to open the door fully before investing.
146 x 60 x 53cm
www.oli.co.uk; 0844 556 5654
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3. Miele K2319S - £306
While true eco-warriors would recommend ditching the fridge for a pantry, with a rating of A++, Miele’s fridge is excellent for energy efficiency. It has plenty of storage space and an auto defrost function, too.
85 x 60.1 x 62.6cm
www.mfiappliances.co.uk; 0870 197 4343
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4. Servis Home Pub Fridge AHP7316 - £689
The ultimate buy for a bachelor pad, this fridge can store a 5-litre barrel of beer which is then dispensed via the pump on the front. It also offers a surprisingly generous amount of storage for food and has A+ rated energy efficiency.
185 x 60 x 60cm
www.oli.co.uk;
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5. Bosch Exxcel KGN34X00GB - £359.99
Side-by-side fridge freezers are fine if you are blessed with a big kitchen but are much too big for smaller spaces. This upright fridge from Bosch is ideal – it has tons of storage space but is relatively compact, plus it has a chiller drawer for meat, fish and ready-meals.
185 x 60 x 61cm
www.electric shop.com; 0871 288 4840
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6. Electrolux ENB40400X - £599.97
Stainless steel is currently the finish of choice for appliances. If you can bear keeping it fingerprint free, this fridge will instantly update your kitchen and is much sexier than a bog-standard white plastic number.
Direct.tesco.com; 0845 600 4411
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7. Hinari 52L Compact - £129.99
The perfect size for the office or even a study, this petite fridge from Hinari has enough space for all the essentials. The glass front is also handy, letting you see what’s in there without opening the door.
53 x 50 x 52cm
www.amazon.co.uk
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8 LG Side-By-Side GRG227STBA - £1,999
Not only does this American-style side-by-side fridge freezer make ice, it also comes with a touch screen TV on the front. Factor in an inbuilt water-filter, full-length wine rack shelf and antibacterial functions and you have the fridge of the future.
175.10 x 89.40 x 79cm
www.uk.lge.com; 0870 873 5454
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9. Proline PLF140X - £99.99
On the plus side, this is a good value fridge, a great buy for anyone on a tight budget. On the minus, it’s not as energy efficient as more expensive fridges – it’s rated B efficiency rather than A – so you’ll pay more to run it.
84.5 x 50 x 51.4cm
www.comet.co.uk; 0192 371 0000
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10. Whirlpool 20RI D4 Espresso - £1,700
Okay, there is something inherently over the top about having an espresso machine bolted on to the front of your fridge, but Whirlpool’s chiller-meetscoffee- machine hybrid is undeniably cool. Caffeine fiends take note – it hits the shops next month.
178 x 90.2 x 74.6cm
www.whirl pool.co.uk; 0870 600 8989
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29 October 2007, Chosen by Rebecca Armstrong
