The term “counter depth” can be deceptive when it comes to refrigerators since counters can vary from one home to another. Generally speaking, a kitchen’s counters will arrive at around the 25-inch mark when their depth is measured and cabinets are typically 24 to 24 1/2-inches deep. This means that today’s standard refrigerators, at approximately 30 inches in depth, will protrude by several inches from the edge of your countertops.
Best counter depth refrigerators are specifically designed to sit as flush as possible with your kitchen countertops and cabinets for a cleaner, more customized look. However, it’s important to note that counter-depth refrigerators won’t necessarily be exact to the measurements of your countertops since you’ll need room for the doors to open. Often the doors of the refrigerator will protrude enough so that they’ll be easy to open without rubbing against the adjacent counter space. Counter-depth refrigerators are smaller than standard refrigerators, making them great for kitchens that have narrow walkways.
Counter-depth refrigerators come in different styles including side by side refrigerator as well as French door refrigerator models.