French Door vs. Side by Side: Which Refrigerator is Best? | KitchenAid

What STYLE IS BEST FOR MY KITCHEN—FRENCH DOOR OR SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR?

A French door refrigerator may be best if you like to keep lots of fresh ingredients on hand, or if you often store wide or oversized dishes. A side by side refrigerator features more freezer capacity and lets you store both fresh and frozen items at eye level. 

Both types of refrigerators are available in standard- or counter-depths, as well as freestanding or built-in installation styles. They both tend to offer the most overall capacity vs. other configurations along with premium features and finishes. Whether a side by side or French door refrigerator is better for you mostly comes down to which layout best enables your making process.

CHOOSE A FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR VS. A SIDE BY SIDE IF YOU:

• Store more fresh ingredients than frozen

• Store large or wide items

• Want a contemporary look

CHOOSE A SIDE BY SIDE VS. a FRENCH DOOR IF YOU:

• Store almost as much frozen food as fresh

• Want to store both fresh and frozen items at eye level

• Prefer a streamlined exterior with only 2 doors

Your refrigerator options are nearly endless. Explore all refrigerator configurations and styles with this Refrigerator Buying Guide. Take a closer look at the latest features available on refrigerators in 2021 to help find one that matches both your kitchen and your making style.