Homeowners planning a luxury kitchen remodeling project will not want to skimp on the appliances. High end brands offer more options, better features, and sleeker styling than moderately priced brands. When considering refrigerators, two high end brands generally top the list: Sub-Zero and Thermador. Viking, a company best known for high end ranges, is also a solid choice to consider. Prices will vary depending on the types of options chosen. However, all fall within the same general range.
High end refrigerators are available in standard or cabinet depth, professional, and integrated models. Integrated refrigerators are specialty products that are made to be flush with the surrounding cabinets and are great for customizing the kitchen. Homeowners should compare these brands to determine which features and styling best meet their needs.
Sub-Zero Refrigerators
- Two compressors- one for the refrigerator and one for the freezer. There’s no co-mingling of air between them, so odors don’t mix.
- Vacuum seal on door keeps food fresher longer by preventing outside air from getting into the unit.
- Air purification filter slows spoilage with antimicrobial air scrubber. Eliminates mold, viruses, bacteria, and ethylene gas. Food lasts longer when not cross contaminated.
- Shelves are treated with special coating to stop spills from spreading, making clean up easier.
- Graphical user interface allows temperature to be adjusted from a smart phone or computer.
- Soft close doors and drawers
Thermador Refrigerators
- ThermaFresh system of independently controlled drawers provides humidity and precise temperature management to keep foods fresh.
- Touch-screen control settings throughout the unit
- Open Door Assist allows homeowner to either pull or push doors to open. Convenient option when hands are full.
- Soft close bins, doors, and drawers
- LED internal theater lighting
- A number of available configurations allows homeowners to customize for their needs.
Viking Refrigerators
- Ion air purifier eliminates odors and removes mold, fungus, viruses, and bacteria.
- Two high humidity zone drawers for produce and a cold zone drawer for meat storage
- Electronic temperature controls; low noise compressor