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When it comes to refrigerators, Sub-Zero has ruled the kitchen for a while now; the 650 bottom-freezer model is a modern classic. Here are ten more to consider.

The Favorite:

Below L: Our top choice is the free-standing Sub-Zero Pro 48; practically sculpture for the kitchen. At 7 feet tall and 4 feet wide, it's not for the small of kitchen, though. View and locate showroom near you at Sub-Zero. Below R: A more streamlined choice is the classic Sub-Zero 36-inch 650G with a glass front (about $7,200).

Below L: The Bosch Integra series offers a clean take on the classic. The 36-inch model with bottom freezer is available in stainless steel ($5,799) or with custom panels ($5,099) at AJ Madison. Below R: The easy-to-open 36-inch French Door Model looks great, keeps cold air in, and requires less floor space (due to the absence of the large wide-swinging door). $6,028 at AJ Madison.

Below: For a super-sleek built-in look, the Bosch Integra series includes 24-inch and 30-inch Fully Flush Built-in Refrigerators to pair with 18-inch, 24-inch, or 30-inch freezers. $3,299 and $3,799, respectively, at AJ Madison.

The Economists:

Free-standing models offer the great looks of higher-priced built-ins with a substantially smaller price tag.

Below L: The Viking 36-inch Professional Series starts at $3,119 ($6,789 for the built-in version) at AJ Madison. Below R: LG offers great buys in classic shapes, with good performance ratings. The LG LBC22520ST 33-inch wide in stainless is $1099 at ABT Electronics.

Below L: Liebherr refrigerators are highly energy efficient with great design. For information and an easy-to-use US dealer finder, go to Liebherr Appliances. The 30-inch free-standing bottom freezer dual refrigeration is $3,699 at Warners Stellian Appliances. Below R: For the high-tech and high-efficiency kitchen, consider the 48-inch Three Climate Zone Stainless Built-in Refrigerator; $7,207, go to Liebherr's website to locate dealer near you. It features a triple refrigeration system with three separate compressors and evaporators, which means three different temperature zones for optimum food storage conditions.

The Space Maximizer:

Below: To maximize your space without making a huge dent in your pocketbook, consider the highly rated Electrolux ICON Professional Series stainless-steel all-refrigerator paired with the all-freezer. Available for $1,799 each at ABT Electronics.

The Design-Savvy Environmentalist:

Below: Texas-based Equator Appliances makes the Conserv Refrigerator, which sports European good looks (the designer's portfolio includes Bang & Olufsen products) and is a model for energy conservation, costing only $2.50 per month to operate. Made in Europe, it's constructed of easy-to-recycle materials. Its tall and narrow footprint (it's 79 inches tall and 23.6 inches wide) wins in the space-saving category. Want more storage space? Two units can be installed side-by-side (see second photo). In brushed stainless for $1,059 at epc Market.

Below L: We are smitten with Sub-Zero's 700 series of fully integrated refrigerators. View and locate your nearest showrooom at Sub-Zero. The 36-inch model 736 refrigerator/freezer splits the freezer into two drawers ($7,600). Below R: Pair the 27-inch 700TR all-refrigerator with the 700TF all-freezer.

The Commercialists:

Below L: TRUE T-49 reach-in cooler, 54 by 29 by 78 inches; $2,226 at Chase Refrigeration. Below R: Frigidare Food-service-grade Glass-door Refrigerator, 33 by 70 inches, $1,499 at AJ Madison.

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The Retro Model:

Below: Smeg's 9.22 cubic foot 50s Style Refrigerator with ice compartment is compact at 24 inches wide and 57.5 inches tall. Available in a great choice of colors for $1,999 at Absolute Home.