Have you ever heard yourself say, “If only I could match my kettle to my fridge to my Mini Cooper…”?
No need to wish. With Smeg’s vast range of colour options, you can give your kitchen a dreamy sense of matching charm.
FAB design is a statement of quality, adding an enviable touch of flair to your home.
There are a lot of reasons to love Smeg designs. Let’s explain why.
Smeg’s FAB Design
As stylish as we want our kitchens to be, they’re ultimately functional spaces. Enter Smeg. This is a brand that unites functionality and beauty. Smeg appliances look like they’ve come straight off a 1950’s movie set, and they actually work!
The iconic Smeg design transcends market fashions and the novelty appeal just doesn’t wear off.
Yes, Smeg appliances fill both roles of distinctive design along with usability. Functional appliances that are also stylish design pieces add to the aesthetic appeal of your home.
FAB Design Interior and Decoration
What do you value most in kitchen appliances? Are you developing a particular look? Do specifications and functionality matter more?
We all have higher expectations of expensive appliances and Smeg products don’t disappoint. They are well designed using the latest technology and high-quality materials.
If you’re all about style, Smeg offers gorgeous one-of-a-kind pieces. For example, they’ve collaborated with Disney and Dolce & Gabbana for limited edition designer products.
Moreover, Smeg has been in the appliance manufacturing business since the late forties. The Smeg design speaks of its history. It’s an iconic style that the Company has earned the right to produce.
Let’s talk about the three defining features of all Smeg appliances.
1. Colour
The colours are in a variety of non-standard shades. For example, pastels, satin or matt steel finishings, and special editions.
2. Style and Design
Smeg appliances are made for durability. They’re manufactured using high-grade materials. When it comes to fridges, there’s a range of sizes and design options to choose from. The fab designs are created to suit any look whether it’s bold, fun, elegant or timeless.
3. Innovative Tech
One of the most impressive things about Smeg is the company’s commitment to keeping its technology up to date. And, have we mentioned that Smeg’s appliances are famously quiet?
Smeg products are sustainable and created to save energy so you get all the kitchen convenience you want while still reducing your carbon footprint. Over and above everything else, the tech is thoughtfully made to be as user-friendly as possible.
Looking FAB
The true essence of FAB design relates to Smeg’s line of refrigerators in the 1950’s style collection. FAB Fridges come in a variety of sizes, each with an impressive colour selection.
Here is a quick list of the different models you can choose from:
- FAB50
- FAB32
- FAB30
- FAB28
- FAB10
Smeg Retro Cream Vintage Fridge – FAB50RCRZA
The FAB50 is a larger, double-door model. Its height is 1921mm, and its width is 796mm. What if you need something small for a bar or student digs? The FAB10 is the delightful baby of the family. This single-door fridge is only 970mm high and 545mm wide.
Of course, we can’t leave out the iconic FAB28, the original FAB fridge model. Once again, the classic style complements any kitchen.
Smeg 281L Retro Red Fridge – FAB28RRD5
Features of the FAB28:
- Combination fridge-freezer
- Multiflow cooling
- Full no-frost system
- A warranty of three years
- Energy efficient
Let’s take a closer look at what makes the FAB28 fridge a fabulous choice.
While it’s retro on the outside, its technological design is anything but old-school. Showing off the latest refrigerator technology, this model is far from ordinary.
Thoughtfully engineered, the fridge is well lit with LED lights. You can easily find what you’re looking for at no cost to energy consumption. On the whole, the FAB28 has an exceptionally energy-conscious design with an A+++ rating.
The multi-flow cooling enhances its chilling capabilities so the main compartment and drawer sections are cooled equally with less energy loss. There is also a zero-degree compartment designed for meat and fish. To stop ice formation, the anti-ice back panel ensures you don’t get frost.
The FAB28 also comes in a few extra options for colours such as the blackboard which you can write on with chalk.
You’ve got to love Smeg’s FAB design!
Fabulous Appliances
If you’re in the market for new appliances, we’ve picked four popular examples to showcase. These include smaller items as well as bigger pieces.
- Washing Machine
Need a washing machine? Then add the Smeg 8kg front loader to your list of considerations. It’s white, with a black door and a silver profile. It’s elegant, to say the least.
It also has an A+++ energy efficiency rating. It comes with 15 programme settings and a three-year warranty.
- Toaster
If you’re not doing big shopping, then the Retro Style 2 Slice Toaster might be more up your street. Besides being super cute, it’s simple, functional and thoughtfully put together.
It has a stainless steel body, extra-wide toasting compartments and self-centring racks. It also comes with 6 browning levels.
Plus, the 50’s style collection comes in many gorgeous, matchable colours.
- Coffee Machine
What gets you up in the morning? It could be an espresso from a beautifully minimalist bean to cup Smeg. Don’t let its simple design put you off. This coffee machine has everything you need including milk frothing and steaming functions. It also has an intuitive control panel and one-touch functions.
- Stove
This Smeg electric stove will quickly steal the heart of anyone who enjoys cooking. It’s a 900mm stainless steel cooker with a 5 burner ceramic hob from the Concerta series.
It has an A energy rating. And, it has eight traditional cooking functions with an additional vapour clean function.
The Start of Smeg
Smeg started in Italy in 1948. To begin with, they only manufactured large appliances such as washing machines, cookers, ovens and hobs. By 1985 they were making appliances for businesses including cafes and restaurants.
Then in 1997 they remodelled their look and launched FAB fridges. Ever since Smeg has established itself as a brand that is both popular and easily recognisable.
Smeg stands for Smalterie Metallurgiche Emiliane Guastalla. Its translation to English is Metal Enamelling Plant from Guastalla Emilia.
FAB Design Meaning
What is FAB? No, it’s not short for fabulous. And it’s not an acronym for Floating Action Button.
While the Smeg appliance brand is fabulous indeed, it really stands for Frigorifero d’Arredamento Bombato. Translated it means freestanding rounded fridge. Yes, it sounds so much better in Italian!
In English, we mostly think FAB means fabulous, and that works too. Even if it’s a little inaccurate. It actually refers to the iconic refrigerator that made Smeg famous.
The FAB28 is the original masterpiece. Now it’s part of a fashionable collection of home appliances.
Glamorous Enough
Are you after the right finishing touch to perfect your space?
Classic, quirky, modern, retro, bespoke… Smeg appliances complete any look. There’s truly something for every kitchen layout.
Fab design means you can choose from a carefully crafted collection of beautiful products.
If you’d like to take a closer look at what Smeg has to offer, you can view their appliances online. And, if you need help sourcing a specific Smeg appliance, talk to the team at Hirsch’s