Appliances

Today's refrigerators have come a long way from your grandma's ice box. Sure, they still keep food cold. But new technology has all but re-invented this classic appliance, making it every bit as cool as that new phone you spent six hours online waiting to buy for your twelve-year-old daughter (who loved it for three weeks before she decided she wanted the candy-bar-shaped one instead, and accidentally-on-purpose dropped it in the sink!).

But while technology may be giving refrigerators a new lease on life, great looks, energy-saving features and flexible designs are equally important in choosing just the right model.

So what makes a refrigerator truly cool? Look for great technology, flexibility (in terms of size and internal storage options), multi-tasking abilities (after all, YOU have to do all kinds of stuff, so why should you expect any less from your refrigerator?), energy-efficient operation and the ability to provide healthful extras, such as filtered water, or purified interior air to keep food fresher.

Here's a look at some of the most exciting and innovative refrigerators on the market today.