Gets Personal with Modular Refrigeration

Kitchens have traditionally been designed around a combined refrigerator-freezer appliance—a large unit designed to store food, beverages, and ice. Kitchen usage and design trends have since evolved. Today’s homeowners want increased flexibility from their kitchens to accommodate multiple users, increase counter space, and store items where accessible to point-of-use or consumption. As a result, designing the kitchen around a single refrigerator-freezer appliance is increasingly falling out of favor with homeowners who demand more from their kitchen.

Enter modular refrigeration. Reimagine your space by organizing the right products in the right place at the right temperature. Modular refrigerators, freezers, and ice makers can be placed anywhere, which means they suit storage and design needs

while providing greater convenience.

Here are five reasons why modular refrigeration is becoming the kitchen standard -

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1. Food stays fresher, longerDedicated modular units can be used to house specific items such as dairy, meats, produce, and pantry items. When foods that should be stored in varying temperatures are stored separately and at their ideal temperatures, they simply last longer. Adjustable temperature management systems provide users with the ability to choose temperatures that correspond to the types of foods

and beverages they maintain.

With larger big-box refrigerators,

the single temperature is not

always conducive to each item

being stored. When each item is

stored at the proper temperature,

ideal preservation and freshness

can be achieved. Vegetables remain

crisp. Fruit remains as fresh and

juicy as it should be.

For example, rural homeowners in

years past knew that farm-fresh root

vegetables are best kept in cool,

dark root cellars. A refrigerator set

between 45°F - 55°F, the ideal

temperature to store root vegetables,

maintains the vegetables’ crispness

and preserves freshness without

getting too cold. Similar benefits can

be had for other types of foods such

as deli meats and cheeses, fresh

fruits and greens, pantry items,

beverages, and frozen treats. Single

units can be dedicated to a specific

task, placed intuitively to the user’s

need, for example, a dedicated

pantry unit for baking supplies, spices, and seasonings.

Ideal Food Preservation Temperature Ranges

DELIRange: 34°F - 40°F Perfect for: Meat, fish, poultry, butter or other dairy items, garlic, oils, nuts, and condiments.

MARKETRange: 34°F - 40°F Perfect for: Fruits, vegetables, berries, and leafy greens.

ROOT CELLARRange: 45°F - 55°F Perfect for: Root vegetables, potatoes, onions, lemons, limes, melons, peppers, and beans.

PANTRYRange: 34°F - 70°F Perfect for: Dry goods, baking ingredients, spices and seasonings.

POLARRange: -5°F - 5°F Perfect for: Ice cream, popsicles, frozen meals, meats, desserts, fruits, vegetables.

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Modular appliances can be placed

almost anywhere. Store fresh fruits

and vegetables where you make

meals, yogurt and juices on the

exterior of the island for the

children, your favorite varietals

of wine, frosty beverages, and

cold ice cubes await guests in

the entertaining area. You have

the freedom to install anywhere

you please.

Entertaining is simple when you

have appetizers, beverages, wine,

and ice near the party. Kids are

happier when their favorite drinks

and snacks are within reach, and

you’re happier when they can easily

reach them without interrupting

dinner preparation. Cooking is fun

and simple when all your ingredients

are easily accessible to where you

prep. With modular refrigeration,

you can create the kitchen,

entertaining room, or outdoor

space, to match your preferences

and lifestyle.

2. Access what you need, from where you need it most

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Modern modular refrigeration appliances

offer a sleek, elegant, and sophisticated

style. Their minimalist design allows

for effortless integration into existing

cabinetry. With a variety of undercounter

widths and finish options, some that

accept custom drawer and door panels

to match your surrounding cabinetry,

you can design your space the way you

want it. Modern kitchen design is

trending towards replacing upper

cabinets with open shelving, thus

moving all storage and refrigeration

undercounter. At last, you can be in

charge of planning your home without

having to worry about where the large

refrigerator-freezer unit will fit.

The space efficiency advantages offered

by modular refrigeration are remarkable.

Front ventilation systems allow for

modular appliances to be safely placed

discreetly under countertops without

any additional airflow. Undercounter

refrigerators have open interiors and

come with a selection of adjustable

shelving and storage bin possibilities.

Frost-free freezers, while keeping

ice cream in perfect condition, provide

plenty of room in slide out baskets for

frozen goods that are easy to organize

and access.

3. Create the aesthetics and environment you want for your home

4. Make the best use of space and storage

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When you experience modular

refrigeration in your own home, you

will be surprised that undercounter

refrigerators, freezers, ice machines,

and wine storage are able to

successfully take the place of a large

refrigerator without sacrificing any

storage space. Advanced cooling

systems, convenience, elegant

design, space efficiency, and

storage make modular refrigeration

a worthwhile investment that lasts.

Indeed, the future of kitchen design

has arrived.

5. Modular refrigeration is a smart investment

U-Line is an award-winning market

leader in modular refrigeration,

offering premium built-in

undercounter ice making,

refrigeration, and wine preservation

products. Please visit the U-Line

website to learn more about

modular refrigeration.

If you are getting ready to remodel

your own kitchen, it is important to

plan your project carefully. A kitchen

remodeling project is a major

undertaking, and it is important to

seek help and guidance throughout

the process. To learn more about

modern kitchen design and how

modular refrigeration can enhance

your kitchen, you can request

product literature by visiting

u-line.com.

You can also find a U-Line dealer

near you by visiting our

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