Is a counter-depth fridge worth it? Here's the trade-off in plain terms.
Standard-depth models stick out several inches past your counters for maximum capacity. Counter-depth models sit nearly flush for a clean, built-in look, trading some interior space for style.
- Capacity: for the same width, standard-depth holds more (often 4–7 cu ft more).
- Look: counter-depth reads as built-in and doesn't crowd a walkway.
- Price: counter-depth usually costs more for less space.
Bottom line: choose counter-depth if a flush, built-in look matters and you don't need maximum volume; choose standard-depth for the most storage per dollar.
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