Your refrigerator and cabinet provide an ideal location to store food items, but the space between can also serve as an attractive gathering spot for dust and debris. To prevent this, try keeping the fridge at least an inch or two from surfaces such as cabinets.
Space between shelves, caps and spacer panels is necessary for proper operation and ventilation of your fridge. There are various ways you can fill this void: special shelves, caps or spacer panels may help.
Cabinet filler strips are used to seal gaps in cabinets or furniture. Made of the same wood or material as their surrounding cabinetry, cabinet filler strips may be reversible for easier caretaking, while some feature beaded or fluted designs. Standard sizes of filler strips may be found commercially available; however many carpenters create their own strips that meet specific customer requirements.
Use a tape measure to measure the exact dimensions of the gap, then cut a piece of cardboard that matches these dimensions and test-fit it in the gap. If it fits securely, use this cardboard template as a guide when cutting your filler strip - cutting slightly outside of its outline so you can sand for a perfect fit!
These strips are perfect for covering the space between a fridge and wall to prevent debris build-up in between, giving your kitchen a polished appearance while making cleaning easier.
An unsightly gap between your fridge and cabinets can make your entire kitchen appear disorganized, as well as be difficult to keep clean. Crusts often accumulate there. Luckily, there are solutions available to bridge this space - including caps, spacer panels, pantry shelves - that can help to make the area appear more streamlined.
Caps are an easy and cost-effective solution for filling the space between a refrigerator and cabinets, providing air flow while helping keep it cooler inside your refrigerator. They snap securely into place for effortless installation while featuring louvers that allow air circulation; adding this air flow feature may keep your refrigerator cooler overall.
Though a fridge and cabinet might not be an ideal pairing, they can still look better with some easily installed, inexpensive accessories. Just remember to meet any ventilation requirements set forth by your manufacturer as well as leaving enough space for door swing. Otherwise, overheating may occur and costly repairs may ensue.
A pantry should have at least an aisle width of 60", to allow two people to pass side by side and access both sides of storage shelves easily. Narrower shelves may still work if everything can be seen immediately at first glance.
Instead of opting for a deep cabinet with stationary shelves, consider installing narrow pullout shelving that can be easily accessed without taking down or opening up the door of your cabinet. It can even come equipped with dividers to accommodate various items like cookbooks, baking sheets and platters or even utensils!
Pantry drawers are an efficient way of using the space between a refrigerator and wall for non-perishables that would otherwise take up precious shelf space. When installing pantry drawers, be sure they do not interfere with door hinges when open, and that dividers can be adjusted according to your storage needs.
Door swing is defined as whether a door opens by pushing away from you (inswing) or pulling towards you (outswing), although this distinction can seem confusing at first. But its significance cannot be overstated: for example, if you want your refrigerator door to open into the room when standing inside your kitchen then an inswing door is needed.
Refrigerators need at least 2" of clearance between their side walls and themselves for energy efficiency and ventilation purposes. Otherwise, your fridge may work harder to cool itself and even overheat! Make sure the door can open past 90 degrees so drawers and shelves can be easily reached when opening the fridge; adding fillers can prevent this problem and create a more finished look in any given area.
