"The Retro Fridge Freezer 50 50 Awards: The Most, Worst, And Most Bizarre Things We've Seen

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"The Retro Fridge Freezer 50 50 Awards: The Most, Worst, And Most Bizarre Things We've Seen

SMEG Retro Fridge Freezer

The SMEG refrigerator line is an undeniable design icon, thanks to its striking colors and rounded shapes. This retro fridge freezer also comes with top-quality performance.

retro fridge freezers  on the internet love the sleek design of this mini fridge and its variety of shelving--from short shelves for butter sticks to tall shelves that can hold water bottles. It's also Energy Star-certified and ADA-compliant with doors that sit about three feet above the ground.

SMEG FAB50

The iconic brand's FAB50 refrigerator blends retro styling with modern technology. It's the largest in its line-up to date, providing a more spacious fridge/freezer combo that is able to accommodate the needs of a family's food storage. It is also A++ rated, and designed to minimize upkeep due to its "No-Frostair system that blocks the growth of mold and frost."

This double-door refrigerator is an old-fashioned style with its rounded corners and glossy cream exterior. Brass accents add class to the design. The interior is equipped with LED lighting and adjustable glass shelves, a drawer for produce, and a compartment for the freezer. It's ideal for a minimalist kitchen layout that pairs well with other black appliances from the Smeg line, including dishwashers ovens, taps, and extractor fans.

This sleek black fridge has 524L of storage capacity to hold all your fresh groceries and more. It's Energy Star certified, and features what Smeg describes as a "Multiflow ventilator system that evenly distributes air to ensure optimal storage conditions." It also includes what the company calls a Fresh Zone which absorbs naturally occurring ethylene -- the gas that causes vegetables and fruits to ripen quickly, helping to keep your fresh food crisp and fresh.

The controls on this retro refrigerator are touch-sensitive, making it easy to use. A recessive handle adds to its sleek, minimalist look. Other notable features include a built-in metal wine rack and an automatic ice maker inside the freezer, and a multitude of internal LED lights that illuminate your food selections. A multifunctional control panel is also available with various settings. This includes a fast-freeze mode as well as an ECO setting to reduce the power consumption.

This Samsung refrigerator is an excellent choice in case you prefer a classic design. It offers a generous 19.3 cubic feet of space that will easily accommodate an entire family's food storage requirements. Its doors open to the right, which helps to fit better into the majority of kitchen layouts and make the most of your available floor space. It's also ADA-compliant. This means the handles are lower than the ground and more accessible for those with limited mobility to access.


This fridge is a smart choice that allows you to check your energy consumption on an app on your mobile and monitor the temperature of your refrigerator and freezer, and set alerts for when your door is left open for too long. Its frost-free design and internal LED lighting makes it easy to keep your food organized and a stainless-steel exterior lends this refrigerator an enduring finish that can stand up to years of daily use. It comes in six colors, including classic cream, pastel green and cherry red.