The Best Refrigerator Drawers and Beverage Centers
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The best refrigerator drawers for most luxury kitchens are Sub-Zero's Designer 24-inch drawers: two soft-close drawers that disappear behind your cabinet panels, for about $5,115 panel-ready. If you want more space and an all-stainless build, Perlick's Signature drawers hold 5.2 cu ft for about $5,386. For a beverage center, True Residential's 24-inch unit is our top pick, with room for 147 cans and a UL rating for outdoor use.
Refrigerator drawers and beverage centers solve different problems. Drawers move everyday food (produce, snacks, kids' drinks) closer to where you use it. A beverage center takes cans, bottles and wine out of the main refrigerator so guests stop opening it.
We have not tested these units. Our picks come from manufacturer and retailer specs, warranties, list prices and what owners and dealers commonly report.
Our picks at a glance
| Pick | Appliance | Width | List price | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best refrigerator drawers overall | Sub-Zero Designer 24-inch Refrigerator Drawers | 24″ | $5,115-$5,915 | Check price |
| Most capacity in refrigerator drawers | Perlick Signature Series 24-inch Refrigerator Drawers | 24″ | $5,386-$5,700 | Check price |
| Best beverage center overall | True Residential 24-inch Beverage Center | 24″ | $4,569-$4,919 | Check price |
| Best panel-ready beverage center | Sub-Zero Designer 24-inch Undercounter Beverage Center | 24″ | $3,595-$4,015 | Check price |
| Best beverage center for wine | Perlick Signature Series 24-inch Beverage Center | 24″ | $4,920 | Check price |
Our picks, in detail
Sub-Zero Designer 24-inch Refrigerator Drawers
Sub-Zero · Undercounter unit · Refrigerator drawers
- $5,115-$5,915 MSRP
- 24″ wide
- 2-yr full warranty
- Total capacity (cu ft): 4
Sub-Zero's Designer drawers are the choice when you want undercounter refrigeration to vanish into the cabinetry. Two full-extension, soft-close drawers have adjustable dividers, and a touchscreen sets the temperature. Wi-Fi and the Sub-Zero Owner's App add door-ajar alerts, and the unit is Energy Star rated.
It suits islands, family snack stations and coffee bars, especially if you already have a Sub-Zero refrigerator and want matching service. It lists for about $5,115 panel-ready, or about $5,915 with a stainless door kit and handle.
The trade-off is space. At 4.0 cu ft it holds less than the Perlick, and Sub-Zero does not publish a numeric temperature range for it. This model is meant for indoor use; Sub-Zero sells a separate outdoor version (ID-24RO). Skip it if you mainly need to store drinks, since a beverage center gives you more usable space for less money.
Perlick Signature Series 24-inch Refrigerator Drawers
Perlick · Undercounter unit · Refrigerator drawers
- $5,386-$5,700 MSRP
- 24″ wide
- 3-yr full warranty
- Total capacity (cu ft): 5.2
- Capacity (12-oz cans): 144
Perlick builds undercounter refrigeration with a commercial bar heritage, and these drawers show it. They have an all-stainless interior and exterior, ball-bearing glides, a variable-speed compressor and a 33 to 42°F range. At 5.2 cu ft, Perlick lists room for 144 cans, which is a lot of space under one counter.
It suits entertainers and busy families who want to load a lot into the drawers and not worry about wear. It lists for about $5,386, or about $5,700 for the DL model with a factory lock. That lock helps if you have kids or a rental property.
The trade-offs: there is no Wi-Fi, and the panel-ready option has not been verified as a separate model number, so confirm it with your dealer. Perlick's 3-year parts-and-labor coverage requires registration within 90 days; otherwise it drops to 2 years. Skip it if a smooth panel-ready look is your priority.
True Residential 24-inch Beverage Center
True Residential · Undercounter unit · Beverage center
- $4,569-$4,919 MSRP
- 24″ wide
- 3-yr full warranty
- Total capacity (cu ft): 5.6
- Capacity (12-oz cans): 147
True Residential comes from a commercial refrigeration maker, and its 24-inch beverage center is built like it. It has a 300-series stainless interior and exterior, a double-pane Low-E UV-tinted glass door, a 33 to 47°F range, and room for 147 cans or 13 wine bottles. A zero-clearance hinge allows flush installs, and it includes a door lock.
Its biggest advantage is flexibility: True lists it as UL-rated for outdoor use, so the same model can go in a bar, a basement or a covered outdoor kitchen. It lists for about $4,569 with a custom panel, or about $4,919 with a stainless-frame glass door. True has it made in O'Fallon, Missouri.
The trade-off is weight and depth. At 190 lb and 25.81 inches deep, it needs careful planning in a standard cabinet run. TruLumina lighting comes in 14 colors, which you may love or never touch. Skip it if you want Wi-Fi alerts.
Sub-Zero Designer 24-inch Undercounter Beverage Center
Sub-Zero · Undercounter unit · Beverage center
- $3,595-$4,015 MSRP
- 24″ wide
- 2-yr full warranty
- Total capacity (cu ft): 5.5
Sub-Zero's beverage center is the one to buy when it has to match Sub-Zero drawers or a column refrigerator nearby. It has a UV-resistant glass door with a panel-ready frame, full-extension shelving and Wi-Fi through the Sub-Zero Owner's App. Designer Appliances reports that it holds temperature within one degree of setpoint.
It is also the least expensive pick here at about $3,595 panel-ready, or about $4,015 with a stainless door kit. Sub-Zero's warranty is 2 years full, with 5 years full on the sealed system and 12 years limited on sealed-system parts.
The trade-off is capacity detail. Sub-Zero lists 5.5 cu ft and 8 wine bottles but no can count or temperature range. We have no outdoor rating for this model, so treat it as an indoor unit. Skip it if you're a wine drinker who needs real bottle storage.
Perlick Signature Series 24-inch Beverage Center
Perlick · Undercounter unit · Beverage center
- $4,920 MSRP
- 24″ wide
- 3-yr full warranty
- Total capacity (cu ft): 5.2
- Capacity (12-oz cans): 62
Perlick's beverage center is the best fit if your bar holds as much wine as soda. It has two full-extension wine racks with room for 16 bottles, plus a full-extension shelf for 62 cans. Its 33 to 48°F range covers cold beer through cool reds. The door can be converted from stainless to wood overlay later, and there is an optional lock.
It lists for about $4,920 in stainless with a solid door. It is offered in stainless or panel-ready, with a solid or glass door. The warranty matches Perlick's drawers: 3 years parts and labor with registration, and sealed-system parts to 6 years.
The trade-off is can capacity. Wine racks take up space, so it holds far fewer cans than the True. There is also no Wi-Fi, and we have no outdoor rating for this model. Skip it if you mostly stock cans and sparkling water.
How to choose refrigerator drawers or a beverage center
Start with what you'll store and where. Food belongs in refrigerator drawers, at the point of use. Drinks belong in a beverage center, out of the cook's way.
| Spec | Sub-Zero Designer 24-inch Refrigerator Drawers | Perlick Signature Series 24-inch Refrigerator Drawers | True Residential 24-inch Beverage Center | Sub-Zero Designer 24-inch Undercounter Beverage Center | Perlick Signature Series 24-inch Beverage Center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sub-Zero | Perlick | True Residential | Sub-Zero | Perlick |
| Category | Undercounter unit (refrigerator drawers) | Undercounter unit (refrigerator drawers) | Undercounter unit (beverage center) | Undercounter unit (beverage center) | Undercounter unit (beverage center) |
| Width | 24″ | 24″ | 24″ | 24″ | 24″ |
| Fuel | - | - | - | - | - |
| Installation | Undercounter | Undercounter | Undercounter | Undercounter | Undercounter |
| List price (MSRP) | $5,115-$5,915 | $5,386-$5,700 | $4,569-$4,919 | $3,595-$4,015 | $4,920 |
| Full warranty | 2-yr full | 3-yr full | 3-yr full | 2-yr full | 3-yr full |
| Made in | - | - | USA | - | - |
| Wi-Fi / app | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Total capacity (cu ft) | 4 | 5.2 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Height (in) | 34.5 | 34.25 | 34.25 | 34.5 | 34.25 |
| Depth (in) | 24 | 24 | 25.81 | 23.125 | 24 |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature range (°F) | - | 33-42 | 33-47 | - | 33-48 |
| Capacity (12-oz cans) | - | 144 | 147 | - | 62 |
| Wine bottles | - | - | 13 | 8 | 16 |
| Drawer count | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Performance rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Design rating | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Features rating | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Value rating | 3/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
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Prices are manufacturer or retailer list prices when we last checked; luxury brands set minimum advertised prices, so savings usually come from dealer packages and rebates. Ratings are editorial estimates: see how we rate.
Refrigerator drawers vs a beverage center
Undercounter refrigerator drawers are best for produce, prepped ingredients and kid-reachable snacks. You see everything from above without bending into a cabinet. A beverage center uses a single door and shelves, which suits cans and bottles, and it often has a glass door so guests can see what's inside. If you're torn, place drawers in the cook zone and a beverage center at the edge of the kitchen, near seating.
Undercounter beverage center sizing and capacity
Every pick here is 24 inches wide and about 34 inches tall, so they fit a standard base-cabinet opening. Capacity is where they differ. The True holds 147 cans, the Perlick beverage center holds 62 cans plus 16 bottles, and Sub-Zero lists 8 bottles without a can count. Check the depth too. The True is 25.81 inches deep, while the others are about 23 to 24 inches.
Panel-ready refrigerator drawers
Both Sub-Zero picks are designed panel-ready first, so they blend with the rest of your cabinetry. Perlick and True offer panel options too, but confirm the exact model number with the dealer before your cabinetmaker builds the fronts. Our panel-ready appliances guide explains panel weight and reveal planning, and the best panel-ready refrigerators cover the full-size side of the plan.
Locks, glass doors and outdoor use
A glass door looks great in a bar but shows clutter in a family kitchen. Locks matter in households with kids or guests: Perlick offers lock versions, and True includes one. If the unit might go on a covered patio, the True beverage center is the only pick here that is listed as outdoor-rated. Our best outdoor refrigerators guide covers dedicated outdoor models.
Pairing with ice and wine
Beverage centers are often installed next to an ice maker. See our best undercounter ice makers and the clear ice maker guide. If wine is the priority, a dedicated wine unit is a better fit; see the best luxury wine refrigerators.
Warranty and buying
Perlick and True list 3 years of parts and labor, though Perlick's requires registration. Sub-Zero lists 2 years full plus longer sealed-system coverage. Browse every model on the undercounter refrigeration hub. These are dealer-sold, and they're easier to discount as part of a package with your main refrigerator, so ask for one combined quote.
Frequently asked questions
Are refrigerator drawers worth it?
Refrigerator drawers are worth it if you have a busy island or a second prep zone. They put produce, snacks and drinks within reach without opening the main refrigerator, which saves steps in a large kitchen. At about $5,100 to $5,700 for the picks here, they are expensive per cubic foot. If you mainly need cold drinks, a beverage center gives you more space for less money.
What is the difference between a beverage center and a wine cooler?
A beverage center is designed for cans and bottles, and it usually runs colder. Perlick's and True's units reach 33°F, and they have shelves sized for cans. A wine cooler is designed for bottles, with racks and often two zones set for serving or aging temperatures. Some beverage centers, such as Perlick's with 16 bottle slots, can do both reasonably well.
Can I put a beverage center outside?
Only if the manufacturer rates it for outdoor use. Of our picks, True lists its 24-inch beverage center as UL-rated for outdoor use. We have no outdoor rating for the Sub-Zero or Perlick beverage centers, so treat them as indoor units. Using an indoor unit outdoors can strain the compressor in hot weather and may affect the warranty.
How much do Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers cost?
Sub-Zero's Designer 24-inch refrigerator drawers list for about $5,115 panel-ready, and about $5,915 with a stainless door kit and tubular handle. Retailers usually don't display Sub-Zero prices because of minimum advertised pricing. Real savings come from dealer packages that bundle the drawers with your other appliances, not from shopping around for a lower sticker price.
How wide are undercounter refrigerator drawers?
The most common width is 24 inches, which is the size of every pick in this guide. They are about 34 to 34.5 inches tall to fit under a standard countertop, and roughly 23 to 26 inches deep. Before you order cabinetry, confirm the exact cutout dimensions and whether a panel-ready front adds depth.