I love the Smeg line of kitchen appliances, but they are massively expensive + appear to only be available overseas. Have you found a similar line here in the U.S.?
Thank, Elaine
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Dear Elaine,
Smeg ("for those in the know") is great for colorful retro fridges and other appliances, and yes, they are molto expensivo.
A US-based alternative (Boulder, Colorado, to be exact) is Big Chill, which makes retro stoves and fridges. The fridges run about $2,700 a pop.
There's also Canada's NorthStar Refrigerators, where the pastel 50's fridges go for about $3,313.
Any other ideas or sources out there?
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I just wrote about a company that makes similar fridges called Big Chill, which are available in the States. (They're not quite as cute as the Smeg, but are pretty darn close looks-wise.) Here's the link to the post:
http://thelittlehouseinthecity.blogspot.com/2007/04/refrigerator-lust.html
I've seen Smeg refrigerators at Krup's Kitchen and Bath, 11 W. 18th Street, 212.243.5787. I know that's in Manhattan and probably no help to you, but they sure are purdy. And HUGE. Oh, and also pretty pricey.
paint a regular fridge.