Kitchen Products ReviewNew Features and Technologies Boost Refrigerator Efficiency

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Refrigerator Trends
While interest in energy-efficient refrigerators grows, consumers do not want to compromise other key factors such as appearance and performance. Here is a look at some other cool trends in the refrigeration market:

• Color: Though stainless steel continues to be a favorite, homeowners are opting for attention-grabbing colors, too, including new bronzes, blues, and greens, to match kitchen themes.

• French door with bottom freezer: A consistent favorite throughout the past few years is now being enhanced with water and ice dispensers, which previously were mainly found only on traditional side-by-side units.

• Built-in models: Most of these models can be customized with panels matching kitchen cabinetry, creating a seamless, modern look.

• Counter-depth: This style offers the look of a built-in refrigerator as it blends in with cabinets and looks more streamlined, without compromising the convenience and flexibility of a freestanding unit.

—BP