Comments on: In The Box http://itsgreattobehome.net/2009/03/18/in-the-box/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:20:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Liz http://itsgreattobehome.net/2009/03/18/in-the-box/comment-page-1/#comment-123 Liz Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:02:35 +0000 http://itsgreattobehome.net/?p=1130#comment-123 Sarah, Very true - stained cabinetry would be tough to match, but if your cabinetry is painted you may be able to create a DIY enclosure out of MDF. Thanks so much for stopping by!! ~ Liz Sarah,

Very true – stained cabinetry would be tough to match, but if your cabinetry is painted you may be able to create a DIY enclosure out of MDF. Thanks so much for stopping by!!

~ Liz

]]> By: Sarah @ thriftydecorchick http://itsgreattobehome.net/2009/03/18/in-the-box/comment-page-1/#comment-121 Sarah @ thriftydecorchick Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:44:56 +0000 http://itsgreattobehome.net/?p=1130#comment-121 I was JUST looking at our fridge the other day thinkinga bout doing this very thing!! Problem is we'd have to have it done professionally, so they could get the matching cabinetry. I love this! I was JUST looking at our fridge the other day thinkinga bout doing this very thing!! Problem is we’d have to have it done professionally, so they could get the matching cabinetry. I love this!

]]> By: Liz http://itsgreattobehome.net/2009/03/18/in-the-box/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Liz Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:47:46 +0000 http://itsgreattobehome.net/?p=1130#comment-111 Katie, Love the idea of the fridges that are "paneled" to match the cabinetry - we saw some fridges that offered that option while we were appliance shopping, and they are really great-looking. By the way, I am seriously jealous that you live in Germany. :) So glad you stopped by! ~ Liz Katie,

Love the idea of the fridges that are “paneled” to match the cabinetry – we saw some fridges that offered that option while we were appliance shopping, and they are really great-looking. By the way, I am seriously jealous that you live in Germany. :) So glad you stopped by!

~ Liz

]]> By: Katie @ Making This Home http://itsgreattobehome.net/2009/03/18/in-the-box/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Katie @ Making This Home Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:19:42 +0000 http://itsgreattobehome.net/?p=1130#comment-109 You ask an interesting question because I never thought about fridges until I was in Germany. Now I love how they "hide" their fridges behind wood that matches the cabinets. Of course, their fridges are a lot smaller so it doesn't look weird like a big fridge would. Hmm so maybe my comment isn't as useful as the others--I really like what they're all thinking! Katie You ask an interesting question because I never thought about fridges until I was in Germany. Now I love how they “hide” their fridges behind wood that matches the cabinets. Of course, their fridges are a lot smaller so it doesn’t look weird like a big fridge would. Hmm so maybe my comment isn’t as useful as the others–I really like what they’re all thinking!
Katie

]]> By: Liz http://itsgreattobehome.net/2009/03/18/in-the-box/comment-page-1/#comment-100 Liz Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:25:51 +0000 http://itsgreattobehome.net/?p=1130#comment-100 Joan, So glad you're liking the idea!! Each fridge will be slightly different as to how much space it needs, but you can easily find that out by checking out the manufacturer's installation guidelines that come with your fridge. Happily, ours has very little extra room and overheating hasn't been a problem. And the enclosure comes just to the edge of the fridge, so pulling it out for maintenance is a breeze. And the great thing about this idea is that ANY fridge can get that "built in" look - for example, ours is the Kenmore Elite brand from Sears. Hope this helps!! ~ Liz Joan,

So glad you’re liking the idea!! Each fridge will be slightly different as to how much space it needs, but you can easily find that out by checking out the manufacturer’s installation guidelines that come with your fridge. Happily, ours has very little extra room and overheating hasn’t been a problem. And the enclosure comes just to the edge of the fridge, so pulling it out for maintenance is a breeze. And the great thing about this idea is that ANY fridge can get that “built in” look – for example, ours is the Kenmore Elite brand from Sears. Hope this helps!!

~ Liz

]]> By: Joan http://itsgreattobehome.net/2009/03/18/in-the-box/comment-page-1/#comment-98 Joan Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:20:19 +0000 http://itsgreattobehome.net/?p=1130#comment-98 To have a fridge "built in," how much extra space does there have to be for air to the motor so it doesn't overheat? Is there a special model (not Sub Zeros and ones like that) that is made to be built in, or can any refridge be built in? Can your fridge be pulled out from its cabinetry if it needs work? How did you find out about this idea? Thanks for a super suggestion. Sorry I have so many questions, but this is a most intriguing idea! To have a fridge “built in,” how much extra space does there have to be for air to the motor so it doesn’t overheat? Is there a special model (not Sub Zeros and ones like that) that is made to be built in, or can any refridge be built in? Can your fridge be pulled out from its cabinetry if it needs work? How did you find out about this idea? Thanks for a super suggestion. Sorry I have so many questions, but this is a most intriguing idea!

]]> By: Janis Lilly http://itsgreattobehome.net/2009/03/18/in-the-box/comment-page-1/#comment-95 Janis Lilly Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:07:10 +0000 http://itsgreattobehome.net/?p=1130#comment-95 I just glanced back at your Home Tour before/after photos and the "elevation" shot from the den really shows off the the fridge enclosure to great advantage. Raising all of the cabinets to the ceiling (ditching the soffit) was such a smart thing, too -- you not only reclaimed a lot of wasted space but gave the illusion of height. Bravo! I just glanced back at your Home Tour before/after photos and the “elevation” shot from the den really shows off the the fridge enclosure to great advantage. Raising all of the cabinets to the ceiling (ditching the soffit) was such a smart thing, too — you not only reclaimed a lot of wasted space but gave the illusion of height. Bravo!

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