The Smeg Buyers Guide to Retro Refrigeration

Designed to keep your food fresh and safe to eat and your favourite drinks cool, a fridge is an essential appliance in your kitchen and as such requires some careful consideration. Do you want to keep it simple with a standard model in a classic finish, or do you want a fridge that is more than just functional, a fridge with style? - a retro fridge for example adds colour, charm and personality to your kitchen.

True to our Italian upbringing, Smeg believes the kitchen is very much the heart of the home; a place where family & friends can congregate to enjoy good food. When designing our products, we aim to bring everyday objects to life, through creativity, style and a passion for Italian design.
Below are 9 key reasons to buy a Smeg FAB fridge.

1. Bring the WOW factor to your kitchen

Perhaps the most well-known Smeg appliance, the 'FAB' refrigerator is a work of art, both functional and beautiful. When you choose a Smeg retro fridge, it becomes a statement piece in your kitchen, bringing originality and fun into your home, so if you are looking for a fridge that stands out from the crowd look no further.

2. Have a style that never goes out of fashion

The modern and sleek Italian design embodies the charm of the 1950s and evokes a sense of nostalgia. Its curved style is timeless and adapts effortlessly to modern and traditional spaces, making it a popular choice for homeowners.

3. Experience a luxury appliance

Each FAB retro fridge is made with high-quality materials and rigorous testing is applied to every appliance to ensure exceptional build quality combined with a premium Italian design.

4. Choose from a variety of sizes & splits

Whether you need a fridge freezer for your kitchen, a mini fridge for your home office or a minibar for your bedroom, there’s a FAB fridge to suit your needs. 

5. Select left & right-hand hinged depending on your needs

Whether you are left-handed or require a left-handed fridge because of the layout of your kitchen, Smeg has a large selection of left-handed alternatives available in addition to the conventional right-handed versions.

6. Be amazed by the extensive array of colours & patterns

Smeg's iconic coloured fridge range has up to 16 colour options to choose from; from cool pastels to calming neutrals to bold hues. Elegant soft-touch matte finishes and special editions like Union Jack and chalkboard designs are also included.

7. Discover luxury brand collaborations

Iconic in its design, what makes Smeg different is the longstanding partnerships we develop with internationally renowned architects and designers. Smeg works with premium brands such as Dolce & Gabbana and Coca-Cola so that we can provide the most unique and artistic fridges for your home.

8. They are extremely energy efficient.

With a re-scaled energy rating of D or E (model dependent) the entire FAB range has an impressive energy rating. Before the re-scale, these appliances would have been A+++ or A++ rated – the highest ratings possible, so they are just as energy efficient as ever have been. Read about the re-scaling here.

9. Co-ordinate your whole kitchen with matching appliances

By choosing Smeg, you can create a cohesive look in your kitchen with a kettle, toaster, coffee machine and more to match your colourful new fridge - there are even dishwasher options!