The two most popular layouts, head to head — which fits your kitchen and how you cook.
French door puts a wide, eye-level fresh-food section over a bottom freezer drawer. Side-by-side splits the fridge and freezer into two tall, narrow columns.
| French Door | Side-by-Side |
|---|
| Fresh food | Wide shelves at eye level — great for platters and leftovers. | Narrower shelves; tall items fit well. |
| Freezer | Bottom drawer — you bend to reach it. | Full-height column at eye level, but narrow. |
| Door clearance | Wide swing needs room in front. | Slim doors — best for tight kitchens. |
| Wide items | Easily fits sheet pans / large pizzas. | Often won't fit wide items. |
| Price | Usually higher. | Often a bit lower for the same capacity. |
Bottom line: pick French door for wide fresh-food storage and a premium look; pick side-by-side for narrow kitchens and eye-level frozen access.