You know what it's like - you organise a house party, dinner party or gathering and towards the end of the evening everyone will congregate in the kitchen. It's one of those universal truths and one that doesn't normally please the host. There's no need to worry anymore though - invest in an American style fridge freezer and impress your guests with some technological kitchen wizardry!
An American style fridge freezer, as impressive as it will look, is not just something to be gawped at. Far from it - why not use it to its full potential and make it an integral part of your gathering? This type of kitchen appliance has separate fridge and freezer compartments that extend for the full height. This differs from standard British models, where compartments tend to be stacked on top of one another.
Some of the latest models include flashing LED lights that are designed specifically to achieve the effect of natural light, which helps the produce contained inside to remain fresh for longer - great if you want to stock a wide variety of party food. You can also be sure that American style fridge freezers are good for the environment, as many boast the latest in insulation innovation.
One of the most popular US style appliances is the Daewoo FRSU20IAI American-style Fridge Freezer, which comes in a silver finish. In addition to a handy LCD control panel, the fridge includes a dairy room, a chilled room and adjustable shelves manufactured from spill-proof safety glass. Thanks to its generous size, families will find it easy to plan the weekly shop and not have to worry about storing fresh and perishable groceries.
Your friends will love the sleek silver look of the Daewoo FRSU20IAI - not only is it a state-of-the-art fridge freezer, it is something of a kitchen fashion statement.
There are a number of fridges available, not just those that have been influenced by our friends across the pond. A wide selection of sizes and colours are available to suit every kitchen and every homeowner's taste. At Currys, you'll find fridges from leading appliance manufacturers such as Zanussi, Hotpoint, Bosch, Beko and Samsung.
A good fridge should combine versatility with economic space allocation, no matter what kind of style it comes in. Perhaps you don't want classic American style in your modern kitchen and instead want your fridge freezer to seamlessly blend in with the other units it contains. This is a possibility thanks to Currys' integrated appliances, with these types of fridges covered to match your kitchen's existing appliances.
One of the best integrated fridges is the Beko BL20 Built-in Undercounter Fridge, which boasts handy storage solutions in order to ensure that available space is maximised. Keep things tidy and organised with adjustable shelving, a salad crisper and an egg rack, while you don't have to worry about a build-up of frost thanks to an intelligent auto-defrost setting.
We all know how irritating frost can be. This remains a common among the fridge freezers of yesterday, and means removing the appliance for a day in order to defrost it, a move that can put your fresh or perishable groceries at risk. By upgrading to a new and improved fridge freezer, you can wave goodbye to this inconvenience forever.
The final type of this type of the appliance is the freestanding model, which remains the cheapest and most popular. This is in no small part thanks to its ability to be fitted easily and its flexibility and the fact that models come with either a fridge installed at the top or the bottom.
You might want to choose a fridge freezer purely for its look, but other factors to consider are how much space your kitchen has, how many people your home contains and the type and amount of food they eat. If you often prepare meals using fresh foods, for example, consider a model with a large amount of refrigeration space and a smaller freezer unit.
Another tip is to match the types of food and drink you buy with a fridge's interior. For example, maybe you buy fragile or bulky products that could prove tricky to accommodate unless the appropriate type of storage space is contained within.
Fridges, of course, aren't the only appliance that can make your kitchen look shinier. Ever thought about cheap tumble dryers? If not, you'll be amazed at how easy it is to have beautifully soft, dry clothes just minutes after they come out of the washing machine - there's no longer a need to leave your damp clothes on the radiator until they turn to cardboard.
There are four types of tumble dryer, and one of the most popular is the electric condenser tumble dryer, mainly thanks to its versatility. Unlike vented tumble dryers, they can be installed anywhere, not just the kitchen. This is because water from the drum is collected before being poured away at the end of the cycle, meaning that steam isn't an issue.
By contrast, a vented tumble dryer needs to be positioned close to a window or door so that the warm air can be vented away. This type can also be powered by gas, while the fourth type is for households when space is at a premium - the compact tumble dryer.
These come in both vented and condenser types and are understandably much smaller than their big brothers, and range in price from just £100 to around £280.
If you're concerned about your tumble dryer's impact on the environment, it's worth bearing in mind that using a larger machine is better for the planet. This is because machines with a bigger drum will take less time drying clothes than smaller appliances.
Perhaps your kitchen is looking a bit dull. If this is the case, isn't about time it was brightened up with some new appliances? From fridge freezers to tumble dryers, there's a range of different models to spruce up one of the most well used rooms in the house. Who knows, you may even impress your party guests!
