If you are looking for a vintage style refrigerator, the folks at Big Chill now have two sizes. I kind of like the look of the new, little one – it is more in the scale of what I’ve seen on true examples from the 40s and early 50s in particular. And they certainly do have the rainbow of retro colors covered.
Images from: bigchillfridge.com
And click here to see my other refrigerators identified as good possibilities for a Retro Renovation kitchen.
Click twice on these thumbnails and they will enlarge quite a bit:
girlhende1 says
Elmira stove works has a pretty good line of retro fridges too (under the Northstar label). They even have a counter depth French door model now! As soon as I buy my own house I’d love to install the Big Chill stove, microwave, and dishwasher and the Northstar 1959 fridge. It’s all about the Beach Blue, baby!
http://www.elmirastoveworks.com/northstar.aspx?src=fridges
margo says
How do the Big Chill refigerators hold up compared to more traditional brands?
Amy says
I saw a DIY where they put in a retro fridge in a kitchen… and i fell in love. i can’t wait till we have our very own home and i can have my very own retro fridge!!!!
PugFreek says
It dosent.
aj_l says
so i finally registered as a real member! yay! here is a picture from two Halloweens ago when i dressed as a 50’s housewife and decided to show of my new tattoo!
hopefully my html works:
PugFreek says
A tattoo? Please
send Pam some pics!
aj says
hey pam, i actually have a tattoo of the green refrigerator. love the site!
Laurie says
Yeah, many years ago I looked into getting a Big Chill (I love British decorating magazines and the Big Chill is advertised in them) and they are very very expensive in the states, if you can get one. Why can’t we have super cool fridges?
Maureen says
Swoon!
I checked out the website but it isn’t available in my country, at least not with repair-ability. Doh.
I’m in the market for new appliances but retro-looking stuff isn’t available locally.