Integrating a Non integrated Fridge?

[compact]

Hi
Gutted kitchen on new/old house and designing a new one.
I've noticed that Integrated Fridges aren't up to the same spec as non-integrated ones.
i.e. the energy rating is A+ at best.
But I think I like the seamless look of integrated products.

So I am thinking of getting an upright Fridge and Freezer next to each other.

Has anyone successfully done this?
I was thinking if you attached slide fittings to the doors you can attach the wood kitchen door to the outside. (Will get the kitchen company to make the specially make the wood for the doors, with the handless design of inset finger groove on the vertical join between the two units.)

The things I have thought of so far is.
1) ensure enough air flow for cool round the backs
2) watch out on the hinges there is enough room when the doors open
3) as the kitchen is going to all white check around the joins you can't see any unsightly black rubber bits (the magnetic seals).

Be interested to hear from anyone who has tired this or fits kitchens.

Cheers

 

[fidom]

You might find the standard hinges are not up to taking the extra weight of a big wooden panel. If you are buying new appliances you could look for ones with sturdy hinges.

 

[foxhole]

No black rubber to see seals are usually white.The cup'd doors attach to the unit and a connector to the fridge allows both doors to open together.Can be modified to work with standard f/f.
You can get slim hinges to give more room in the cupboard.