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Luxury Appliances – The Many Drawers of Sub-Zero & Wolf6 min read

Every detail matters when designing a handmade bespoke kitchen, from the handcrafted cabinetry to the seamless integration of luxurious appliances. You want appliances that combine function with aesthetics and work beautifully in the kitchen space. Sub-Zero and Wolf are big names in the industry, bringing their appliances to the forefront of luxury, innovation, and reliability. Their vast range of robust appliances fits perfectly into custom kitchen designs, and we are huge fans of them! So, whether you love to take your skills on a culinary adventure, enjoy hosting friends and family, or are a homeowner who values a sleek, modern style in their home, appliances from Sub-Zero and Wolf will offer you unparalleled options. We take you on a journey through the different drawer appliances found within their collection. In short, all Sub Zero Wolf appliances, are more than just their title! Sub-Zero and Wolf luxury appliance logo

The Short Answer

Sub-Zero and Wolf make a family of drawer appliances that build into bespoke cabinetry: Wolf warming drawers for plates and keeping food warm, Sub-Zero refrigeration drawers held at a controlled 1°C to 7°C, and Sub-Zero freezer drawers. Because they sit below the worktop and can take a front matched to the surrounding cabinets, they put cold or warm storage exactly where you need it, from an island or breakfast station to a walk-in pantry or outdoor kitchen.

Why Choose Sub-Zero & Wolf?

  • The first thing to remember is that Sub-Zero & Wolf are more than just appliances.
  • Each of their appliances provides peace of mind with unmatched quality, performance, and style.
  • All of their innovations can blend into your indoor and outdoor kitchen seamlessly, enhancing your lifestyle and elevating your space.
  • Whatever your kitchen and home’s layout, there are flexible configurations to suit.

Wolf Warming Drawer

Wolf warming drawers are clever and more than just a warming drawer! They save the day in most situations from guests being delayed or school activities and work, making it impossible for the family to dine together. With such a vast drawer space, the capacity makes it easy to warm large quantities of plates, dishes and cups for bigger parties. Another clever function is that the ‘proof’ setting allows the dough to rise quickly and reliably every time, and the food’s colour, taste and quality are preserved when kept warm. And thanks to the superior air and temperature control, these versatile drawers can be placed in bathrooms to keep towels and dressing gowns warm! That sounds perfect to us, especially on these cold winter nights! Think designs outside the box:
  • Integrate a Wolf warming drawer near your dining area or on an island for easy serving.
  • Place it underneath a stack of Wolf cooking appliances to create a fully functional bank of appliances.
  • A Wolf warming drawer offers possibilities beyond the indoor kitchen. You can place them in your outdoor kitchen, too!
  • Design options: choose from the iconic stainless-steel front or match the front to your other kitchen cabinets.
Wolf stainless steel warming drawer with a full-width bar handle

Sub-Zero Refrigeration Drawers

Equally as good in looks as all the other appliances and built with smart technology, the Sub-Zero refrigeration drawers organise your fresh foods at a controlled temperature of 1°C to 7°C. This 762mm appliance is sized and designed to bring convenient refrigeration to any room in your home. Separate your fresh foods, beverages, snacks and more with the convenience of the dividers, and control the degree of brightness with the integrated LED lighting. Is it time to transform your garden, terrace or balcony into a culinary paradise? Sub-Zero refrigeration drawers can be designed into your outdoor culinary space, keeping your meat, fish, and vegetables wonderfully cool and fresh all year round. Sub-Zero’s 610mm Under Counter All Refrigerator brings convenience to the outdoors and coordinates beautifully with Wolf outdoor grills. Think designs outside the box:
  • Design Sub-Zero refrigeration drawers into a breakfast station for easy access to milk, fruits, and juices.
  • Take inspiration from our showroom and place the drawers in the entertaining area of the kitchen island to provide a spot for keeping drinks cool.
  • Go one step further and integrate them into your walk-in pantry to store prepared dishes for entertaining. Ideal for a grazing table party!
  • Cooking outside is an unbelievable outdoor experience, especially when you have the right tools on hand. Integrate Sub-Zero refrigeration drawers into your outdoor kitchen for fresh food and cold drinks within easy reach.
  • Design options: choose from the iconic stainless-steel front with tubular or pro-style handles, or match the front to your surrounding kitchen cabinets.
Planet Furniture Showroom Example Refrigerator drawer open in a charcoal shaker island, stocked with drinks and cartons beneath a white quartz worktop Offley Project

Two refrigerated drawers open in a pale grey shaker island with antique brass handles, holding jars, tins and wine bottles

Sub-Zero Freezer Drawers

Bring a stylish and practical feature to your home with a spacious freezer drawer option from Sub-Zero. The model holds 101L of food and keeps it fresher for longer with the added technology of allowing you to control the temperatures. The advanced cooling technology ensures your frozen goods stay fresh and are easily accessible all day, every day. Think designs outside the box:
  • Install Sub-Zero freezer drawers into a prep area for easy convenience.
  • Design a secondary kitchen space or walk-in pantry to separate long-term storage from daily use.
  • Design options: choose from the beautiful stainless-steel front with tubular or pro-style handles, or match the front to your surrounding kitchen furniture.
Sub-Zero stainless steel refrigerator drawers, a two-drawer under-counter unit As we have explored the different drawers from Sub-Zero and Wolf, it not only tells us how they exemplify innovation in kitchen design, but how their functionality and beauty can be taken to the great outdoors. Our kitchen designers can design them into your bespoke handmade kitchen to create a harmonious blend of art and technology. Luxury is in the details – contact Planet Furniture today for your Sub-Zero & Wolf journey! The Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers are showcased in the picture below, right at the end of the island. They are integrated behind our beautiful, handcrafted In-Frame Shaker furniture. Open-plan showroom kitchen with cream shaker cabinetry, a charcoal island with quartz worktop and a vaulted ceiling with pendant lighting

Frequently Asked Questions

What are fridge drawers?

Fridge drawers are under-counter refrigeration units that open like drawers rather than doors. Sub-Zero refrigeration drawers hold fresh food and drinks at a controlled 1°C to 7°C, with dividers to separate foods and integrated LED lighting.

Where can fridge drawers go in a kitchen?

Anywhere cold storage is useful: in the entertaining end of an island to keep drinks cool, in a breakfast station for milk, fruit and juices, inside a walk-in pantry for prepared dishes, or in an outdoor kitchen alongside a grill.

What does a Wolf warming drawer do?

A Wolf warming drawer warms plates, dishes and cups and keeps cooked food warm while preserving its colour, taste and quality, which helps when guests are delayed. Its proof setting also helps dough rise reliably.

Can Sub-Zero and Wolf drawers be hidden behind cabinetry?

Yes. They are available with a stainless steel front, with tubular or pro-style handles, or with a front matched to your surrounding cabinets so they disappear into the kitchen. In our showroom the refrigeration drawers sit behind handcrafted in-frame shaker fronts.

How much do Sub-Zero freezer drawers hold?

The Sub-Zero freezer drawer model we feature holds 101 litres, with adjustable temperature control to keep frozen food fresher for longer.

Can Planet Furniture design Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances into a bespoke kitchen?

Yes. We design Sub-Zero and Wolf drawer appliances into bespoke handmade kitchens, and you can see Sub-Zero refrigeration drawers built into the island at our Hitchin showroom.

Planet Furniture is a Sub-Zero and Wolf partner. Every piece is handmade in our Hertfordshire workshop and installed across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Bedfordshire, London and the wider Home Counties. Book an appointment at our Hitchin showroom to see these drawers built into a working kitchen.

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