When crafting your own version of the Mid Century Modern vibe in your home, it is easy to settle for appliances that do the job but don’t necessarily excite you or deliver that wow factor you crave. This is especially true for often plain and simple secondary fridges that reside in the garage, rec room, outdoor patio, pool house, and the coveted man-cave or she-shed. iio has come up with a solution to this design dilemma. Bringing together a chic and sleek look and feel without sacrificing functionality, their line of retro refrigerators (which range from 7 cu. ft. to 12 cu. ft.) will allow you to continue your unique style with a splash. The father and son team behind the company, Alex and James Brown, come from a long line of retro and vintage products, and created iio with a vision to bring Mid Mod flair to any space in the home. iio’s fleet of retro refrigerators is only the beginning as the company is also expanding to include stoves. With the motto, “Turn Your Space Into Your Place,” iio is committed to providing quality appliances that provide the perfect personal touch to any area you inhabit.
Save Space, Expand Storage
One of the most important aspects of a secondary fridge is its ability to be a workhorse without taking up lots of room. When selecting yours, make sure you’re looking for a refrigerator that fits both your footprint and your style. iio’s innovative designs provide the perfect match for smaller spaces with an array of retro refrigerator models that have a smaller footprint while maximizing storage. The “Fun” series, the narrowest fridge model, especially highlights iio’s stylish designs and space-saving features. Bigger than a bar fridge, but smaller than a traditional fridge, the “Fun” series integrates style and function with a variety of colors and a convenient roll out bottom freezer drawer for additional storage. iio’s focus on a more compact size is also a great option for vacation homes, delivering an exciting punch of style without sacrificing functionality.
Blast from the Past
Nothing says Mid Century Modern like a bit of Space Age flair! When choosing your secondary fridge, look for one that adds to your home design. Part of iio’s vision is to extend the design of the home to the appliances, banishing boring or cookie-cutter options with vibrant and exciting options. With a variety of styles and colors, iio’s line of retro refrigerators provides you the ability to unleash your creativity inside- and even outside – your home. For some, this means utilizing iio’s retro refrigerators in the fun context of a kid’s playhouse, while for others, it is the perfect option for a Mid Mod airBNB or whimsical resort. The palettes iio offers are varied to fit many different style tastes. iio’s “Retro” series provides the most dreamy color selection of all the lines, while the “Retro Mod” feels more bold and cool. “With our range of colors, you really can create a talking point around the fridge, and get that big moment, that bang moment, in your design,” says Neville Pokroy of iio.
Environmentally Friendly
More than ever, it is imperative to make appliance choices that not only serve style and function, but also the environment. Refrigerators, with their constant cool function, can sap a lot of energy in your home, and old refrigerants have chemicals that damage our ozone layer. Look for a refrigerator that is environmentally friendly. iio’s commitment to quality extends to the environment, so that all their products are Energy Star certified and 100% CFC Free. “Our manufacturing processes focus on limiting the environmental impact,” says Neville. The Energy Star label ensures that all iio’s retro refrigerators have been independently certified to meet the strictest energy efficiency standards. By eliminating CFC, iio’s products provide all the cool your food and drinks need without contributing to the erosion of the ozone.
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