FORNO Counter-Depth Refrigerators: Which One Should You Buy?

FORNO makes four counter-depth refrigerators that suit most kitchens. The right one mostly comes down to your opening width, whether you want ice, and how much electrical work you're willing to do.

Counter-depth vs standard-depth: what the label means

A counter-depth refrigerator has a shallower cabinet so it sits close to flush with your base cabinets, which keeps sight lines clean and walkways open. The usual trade-off is less capacity than a standard-depth fridge of the same width.

On these FORNO models the cabinet is 24" deep for the Moena, 24.1" for the Maderno, 21.42" for the Salerno and 20.4" for the Custodia. The doors and handles then add roughly 5 to 6.5 inches in front of the cabinet, so the fridge will still stand slightly proud of the counter edge. Always measure from the wall to the front of your nearest counter and compare that with the depth including handles on the product page.

Best all-rounder

FORNO Moena 36" (FFRBI1820-36)

The FORNO Moena 36" French door refrigerator is the best fit for most kitchens: a freestanding counter-depth fridge with an ice maker that plugs into a standard outlet. It comes in stainless steel, black and white (the model number's suffix changes with the finish).

• Capacity: 12.1 cu. ft. fresh food and 7.1 cu. ft. freezer.
• Size: 36" W x 70.1" H x 30.41" D with handles. The cabinet itself is 24" deep, so only the doors and handles stand proud of standard counters.
• Ice: built-in ice maker making up to 4 lbs of cubed ice per day. There is no water dispenser in the door.
• Storage: 3 glass shelves (2 adjustable), 2 crisper drawers, 4 door bins and 2 gallon-size bins.
• Handles: antique brass and stainless steel handles both ship in the box, so you choose the look at install.
• Power and noise: 115V on a 15A circuit with an 8 ft cord included, ENERGY STAR certified, about 41 dBA.
• Warranty: 2 years parts and labor.

Who it suits: families replacing a standard-depth fridge in a 36" opening who want a cleaner line without paying for a built-in. If you want a water dispenser in the door, look elsewhere in the range.

Fit notes: plan a 37" W x 71.08" H cutout, and leave at least 1" above, 3" behind and 0.5" on each side. With the door open 90 degrees the fridge reaches 44.37" into the room, so check walkways and island clearances.

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The built-in look

FORNO Maderno 60" (FFFFD1722-60)

The FORNO Maderno 60" convertible refrigerator/freezer is two 28" units and a trim kit that together read as one built-in wall of cold storage. It comes in stainless steel, black and white, and the trim kit is offered in a modern or grill style.

• Capacity: two 13.6 cu. ft. units. Each unit is convertible, so you can run either side as a refrigerator or a freezer.
• Fit: plan a cutout of 55.9" W x 28.94" D x 69.06" H. The cabinet is 24.1" deep, with 29.7" overall depth including handles.
• Storage: six glass shelves and six removable drawers across the two units, with electronic controls and a door-ajar alarm.
• No ice maker or water dispenser. If you want ice, pair it with a separate built-in ice maker.
• Power: each unit has its own cord and needs its own dedicated 15A circuit.
• Efficiency and warranty: ENERGY STAR certified, 2 years parts and labor.

Who it suits: remodels with a 60" opening and a designer-style kitchen, or households that want flexible fridge-versus-freezer space.

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Smaller and slimmer

FORNO Custodia 46.8" and Salerno 33"

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Custodia 46.8" is a freestanding pair of 24" units, a fridge side and a freezer side, that sits side by side without any trim kit. Stainless steel, black or white.

• Capacity: 20.6 cu. ft. (14.6 fresh food, 6 freezer).
• Ice: left unit makes up to 1.76 lbs of cubed ice per day. No water dispenser.
• Storage: 8 glass shelves (6 adjustable), 1 crisper drawer, 6 door bins and 6 pull-out freezer drawers.
• Power: each unit has its own cord and 15A circuit, so plan two outlets.
• Size and noise: each unit 23.43" wide, 25.25" deep with handles, 73.25" tall. ENERGY STAR, about 44 dBA.

Who it suits: kitchens with a roughly 47" opening that want a built-in feel without a platform base or trim kit, and can live with a smaller ice maker.

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Salerno 33" FFRBI1805-33

Salerno 33" is the compact, lower-cost option: a freestanding counter-depth side-by-side in stainless steel, black or white.

• Capacity: 15.62 cu. ft. (9.54 fresh food, 6.08 freezer).
• Storage: 4 glass shelves (3 adjustable), 2 drawers, 2 door bins plus a gallon bin and 2 freezer drawers.
• Size and noise: 32.9" W x 70.14" H x 27.42" D with handles, 33.9" W x 71.14" H cutout. About 38 dBA.
• No ice maker or water dispenser.
• Handles: brass and stainless steel handles both ship in the box.

Who it suits: apartments, secondary kitchens and smaller households. Check the product page for a 36" version if you need to match an existing opening.

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FORNO refrigerators side by side

The Moena is the only model here with a full-size ice maker and a standard single outlet; the Maderno is the only built-in. Specs are from each product page.

How to choose: a six-step checklist

Delivery and returns: FORNO delivery to the room of your choice is included, with up to 7 steps, but installation and haul-away are not. Read the shipping policy and return policy before ordering, since returns must be requested within 30 days of delivery and for unused, uninstalled units.

FORNO refrigerator FAQs

Specs and policies are taken from the linked FORNO product pages as of October 15, 2026.