Why this under counter fridge earns its place
This is the red version of Smeg's 50s Retro mini bar fridge, model FAB5RRD5 — a compact freestanding fridge finished in the brand's 1950s styling. Where most in-room fridges are built into joinery and hidden, this one is meant to be seen, so it suits hotel bedrooms, boutique guest rooms, holiday lets and reception or break-out corners that want the appliance to add to the look rather than disappear into it. At 740 mm high, 404 mm wide and 569 mm deep, weighing just 21.5 kg, it has the footprint of a table-top unit, not a traditional built-in fridge.
In use it is a straightforward plug-in appliance. Stand it on a firm, level surface, run it from a standard 220-240V socket and it keeps a small selection of guest drinks and snacks cold at a range of +8 to -14°C. The 34-litre capacity sits on two glass shelves, with shelving in the door for bottles and snacks. There is no plumbing and nothing to build in, so it can be sited where it is on view and moved between a guest room, a small office or a home bar without any install work.
The red finish is a statement colour in Smeg's 50s retro palette, and it carries a 2-year parts and labour warranty. The cabinet is designed to be on display, and the door-swing side matters in a tight alcove, so confirm the exact dimensions and door clearance before you settle on a spot. If you are fitting several rooms or want the exact figures confirmed, Craven Cooling can talk them through before you order.
