the skinny and the short: refrigerator roundup

More small, cool appliances for small houses... here's a look at  some of the best in tall and slim or ultra-compact refrigerators.

If you are looking for a compact fridge, the Sanyo SR-3720M Counter-High Refrigerator, which features a stainless-steel door and a black worktop, is a great and affordable option. Measurements: 18-5/8 by 33-1/2 by 19-7/8 inches. Only $199.99 at Amazon.  via

LG Electronics LRBP1031W. At $629.00 on Amazon. It's only 23.6" inches across too! Measurements: 24.6 x 23.5 x 67.6 inches; 152 pounds.

Northland 24" Fridge, $4600 at AJ Madison. 15 cubic feet, 24" inches, 84" tall.

Liebherr Freestanding 24", CS 1311 - About $2200, from various dealers. 13 cubic feet, 24" wide, 80" tall.

Summit Commercial Series CP171SS - $1016 at AJ Madison. 12 cubic feet, 24" wide, 80" tall.

 Fagor, $2000 at AJ Madison. 13 cubic feet. 24" wide, 79" tall.

 Whirlpool Top-Freezer Refrigerator - $459 at AJ Madison. 10 cubic feet, 24" wide, 60" tall.

KitchenAid Stainless Steel Double-Drawer Refrigerator - $1890 at Sears. 5.1 cubic feet, 24" wide, 34" tall.

 Danby Under-Counter Fridge - $268 at Compact Appliance. 3.1 cubic feet, 18" wide, 34" tall.

RA752PST - Avanti Apartment Sized Refrigerator - $332 at Compact Appliance. 7.6 cubic feet, 22" wide, 57" tall.

I personally like the narrow, taller ones. As you can see they fit very stylishly built-in to kitchens like these...