Farmhouse style kitchen featuring a stainless steel French door refrigerator

6 REFRIGERATOR TRENDS: 2024 GUIDE

As modern-day homes evolve, so do innovations in refrigeration, including everything from stylistic upgrades like fingerprint-resistant stainless steel to convenient considerations like flexible storage options. When life gets busy, a refrigerator equipped with reliable features comes in handy. Continue reading to learn more about the latest refrigerator trends and features to fit your lifestyle.

WHAT IS THE LATEST TREND IN REFRIGERATORS?

The latest trends in refrigerators intersect aesthetics and convenience. Modern options  allow you to not only find a refrigerator that matches your kitchen’s style but your lifestyle, as well. The latest models come loaded with useful features—whether it’s the ability to control your refrigerator’s temperature with precision or storage solutions that allow you to keep the foods you love on hand.

6 OF THE LATEST REFRIGERATOR TRENDS, STYLES AND FEATURES

In the rapidly evolving landscape of kitchen appliances, refrigerators have undergone remarkable progress in terms of storage solutions, features and modern aesthetics. Whether you're looking for improved functionality or a particular style, the latest refrigerators cater to a wide range of preferences and needs.

Urban modern kitchen with a French door refrigerator

1. FINGERPRINT RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL

As stainless steel finishes continue to be popular in modern kitchens, there's a growing preference for fingerprint-resistant alternatives. These surfaces boast an easily cleaned coating, helping to reduce the nuisance of smudges and streaks.


Select Maytag brand refrigerators feature Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel designed to minimize smudges and fingerprints. Cleaning up is a breeze—all you need to do is wipe your refrigerator with a soft cloth and water to help restore its glossy, polished look.

An open drawer inside a refrigerator featuring various deli meats and cheeses

2. LED LIGHTING

LED lighting in a refrigerator is not only energy-efficient, but it allows for better visibility and can help provide an elevated look and feel.  


Select Maytag® refrigerators are equipped with BrightSeries™ LED lighting, engineered to cast a brighter, whiter light inside the refrigerator.

Open refrigerator with a view of full drawers with citrus and vegetables inside

3. CONVENIENT STORAGE SOLUTIONS

Modern refrigerators are designed to make your life easier, offering practical storage solutions that cater to the demands of today's busy lifestyles and help you keep your fridge organized. Some refrigerators offer specific storage solutions for foods like frozen pizza, beverages and produce. 


Select Maytag brand refrigerators include Beverage Chiller Compartments, which are up to 4°F colder than the rest of the refrigerator, so you can have a cold drink when you want it. Enjoy Frozen Pizza Storage on select Maytag brand refrigerators, which offers a dedicated space to store two frozen pizzas upright and out of the way, so quick meals are an easy grab, without disrupting the rest of your freezer’s contents.

White kitchen with stainless steel French door refrigerator and dishwasher

4. CAPACITIES AND CONFIGURATIONS

When shopping for a refrigerator, it’s important to find the capacity and configuration that works best for your lifestyle. Choose from standard and large-capacity refrigerators in configurations like French door, side-by-side, top freezer and bottom freezer. Being able to choose between different capacities and fridge types allows you to select the refrigerator that best suits your kitchen’s space and meets your needs. 


Maytag® refrigerators are available in a variety of styles, capacities and finishes. Explore the options from Maytag brand to find the best fit for your home.

Modern kitchen featuring a black, French door refrigerator

5. DURABILITY

Today's refrigerators are engineered to withstand the test of time, offering consumers appliances that not only excel in performance but also stand up to the rigors of daily use. 

 

Maytag® refrigerators are equipped with sturdy materials and a durable design, making them a powerful force in your kitchen. Select models come with a durable metal slide-out shelf, so you can get to food fast, and a StrongBox™ Hinge Design to help keep your refrigerator doors in the right place—sealing in cold air—year after year.

 Kitchen view with a Maytag brand refrigerator with a soft freeze drawer

6. OPTIMAL CONTROL

Modern refrigerators are equipped with features that give you optimal control over your food environments. Whether it’s the ability to easily control your refrigerator’s temperature or temperature-controlled drawers for specific foods, refrigerators are designed to meet your needs and make food storage simple and streamlined. 


Select Maytag® refrigerators are equipped with the Soft Freeze Bin—a specially designed zone that controls the way foods freeze—and a Wide-N-Fresh™ deli drawer, complete with temperature controls and designed for large party platters and deli trays.

WHAT ARE THE MOST RELIABLE REFRIGERATORS? 

The most reliable fridge for you depends on your lifestyle, aesthetics and needs. Once you’ve done your research and considered various fridge styles and types, you may also want to review energy guides for energy efficiency as well as warranties offered so you can purchase with peace of mind. Check out the full refrigerator buying guide from Maytag brand for more in-depth information about reliable refrigerators and special features.

WHAT SIZE REFRIGERATOR IS MOST EFFICIENT?

Size and capacity are factors to consider when it comes to efficiency in storage and energy. The best size for you will depend on your storage needs and the size of your family. 

To enhance your energy savings, consider opting for refrigerators with ENERGY STAR® certification, such as this Maytag® French door refrigerator.

Additionally, consulting a refrigerator organization guide and ensuring you use the appropriate temperature settings for your refrigerator can further improve its efficiency and conserve energy.

Person standing at an open fridge putting produce away Person standing at an open fridge putting produce away

ARE WHITE FRIDGES OUTDATED?

White fridges are great for people who want to brighten up their kitchens. Maytag brand white refrigerators come with many of the same modern features as their stainless steel counterparts, with select models featuring LED lighting and temperature controlled Wide-N-Fresh™ deli drawers. 

EXPLORE MAYTAG® REFRIGERATORS

With all the options available in the latest refrigerators, Maytag brand has features designed to help make your life more convenient. Select Maytag® refrigerators come with a metal slide-out shelf so you can quickly access your produce and grab what you need. Feeling hungry? Check your frozen pizza storage compartment—a dedicated space on select models, which enables you to store your bulky pizzas upright for quick and easy access. Discover the refrigerator that effortlessly suits both you and your home.

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