French Drawers

French drawer fridges combine two side-by-side fridge doors at eye level with a single pull-out freezer drawer at the base, putting fresh food front and centre and keeping the freezer out of the way until you need it. Browse Betta’s range of French drawer fridges from Fisher & Paykel, LG, Samsung, Panasonic and more, in capacities from 480L to over 630L.
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The french door fridge layout that puts fresh food first  

The appeal of a French drawer fridge comes down to how you use a fridge day to day. The fresh food section occupies the full width of the upper cavity, which means everything from yesterday’s leftovers to tonight’s ingredients is visible and accessible at eye level. No bending down to find the butter, no reorganising shelves to fit a roasting dish. 

The single freezer drawer at the base handles frozen storage in a pull-out format that tends to be easier to organise than a traditional top or bottom mount freezer. Most models include dividers or baskets that let you separate proteins, frozen veg and ice cream without everything jumbling together every time the drawer opens. 

French drawer fridges at Betta start around 480L and go up to over 630L, which covers households that do large weekly shops, batch cook, or regularly need to store platters and large dishes without disassembling the whole fridge to fit them in. 

 

What sets a French drawer fridge apart from other formats 

 

French drawer vs. quad door 

Both formats share the same upper fridge configuration: two wide doors opening to a full-width fresh food cavity. The difference is a French drawer fridge has a single pull-out freezer drawer; a quad door fridge has two separate freezer doors that swing open independently. The drawer format is generally easier to organise in a single glance and suits kitchens where a cleaner, more minimal aesthetic is the priority. If you need to access frozen food in two distinct zones, the quad door format gives you that separation.  

 

Plumbed vs. non-plumbed 

Several French drawer fridges include an ice maker and water dispenser, which can be plumbed directly to your water supply for continuous use or run from an internal reservoir that you fill manually. Plumbed models are more convenient for high-volume households but require a water line connection during installation. Non-plumbed models are significantly easier to install and still give you chilled water and ice on demand. If plumbing isn’t practical in your kitchen, the range includes strong non-plumbed options from Fisher & Paykel and LG.  

 

Capacity: What the litre rating means 

The total capacity figure on a French drawer fridge includes both the fridge and freezer sections. As a rough guide, most households need around 100L per person, so a family of four is well served by a 400–500L model. The split between fridge and freezer capacity varies between models, so if frozen storage is a priority, check both figures in the spec sheet rather than relying on the headline number alone. Most models in this range run 320–420L fridge capacity and 100–150L freezer capacity. 

 

Width and kitchen fit 

French drawer fridges are typically wider than bottom or top mount fridges, running from around 790mm to 910mm in external width. Measure your kitchen cavity carefully before buying and account for the door swing on both upper fridge doors when planning the surrounding cabinetry. Most models require a minimum of 50mm clearance on each side for ventilation. Check the product spec sheet for exact cutout dimensions before committing to a model. 

 

French drawer fridge brands at Betta  

Fisher & Paykel French drawer fridges range from 480L to 614L. Their ActiveSmart technology adjusts airflow and temperature across different zones as usage changes, which translates to more consistent food preservation than passive cooling systems. A strong option if long-term food freshness is a priority alongside the capacity, you need for a busy family kitchen.  

Panasonic’s French drawer models bring the brand’s Prime Fresh technology, which keeps meat and fish at just below 0°C without freezing them, extending the shelf life of fresh proteins without any prep work. Worth considering for households where fresh food preservation is genuinely important rather than just a spec sheet talking point.  

LG and Samsung both come in at the premium end of the range LG’s InstaView door-in-door panel lets you see inside without opening the fridge, reducing temperature fluctuations with regular use. Samsung’s offering brings a large capacity with a clean, panel-ready aesthetic that suits contemporary kitchen designs. 

Westinghouse and Haier complete the range with practical, well-priced French drawer options. Westinghouse’s two models suit buyers who want the format at a more accessible price point without compromising on core cooling performance; Haier’s model is worth a look for a large-capacity entry at a competitive price. Hisense completes the lineup with a 634L model that offers strong capacity at a price that undercuts most of the premium competition.  

 

Not sure if a French drawer fridge is right for your kitchen? 

The French drawer format suits kitchens where capacity, fresh food access and a considered aesthetic all matter. If your kitchen has limited width or a tighter budget, a bottom mount fridge gives you a similar freezer-at-the-base layout at a lower price point and in a narrower footprint.  Browse online or visit your nearest Betta showroom to compare models in person. 

Frequently asked questions
What is the best French drawer fridge in Australia?

Fisher & Paykel consistently ranks among the top-rated French drawer fridge brands in Australia for build quality, food preservation technology and range breadth. For large capacity at a lower price point, Hisense and Haier offer strong value; Panasonic is worth a close look for households that prioritise fresh food preservation, thanks to its below-zero Prime Fresh zone. The best model for your kitchen depends on capacity needs, kitchen dimensions and whether features like a plumbed ice maker are a priority
What size French drawer fridge do I need?

As a starting point, allow around 100L of total fridge capacity per person in the household, so a family of four is well covered by a 400–500L model. French drawer fridges are wider than other fridge formats, typically 790–910mm externally, so measure your kitchen space and include door swing clearance before choosing a model. Most models in Betta’s French drawer range start at 480L, which suits families of three or more with a standard weekly shop.
Do French drawer fridges need to be plumbed in?

No. French drawer fridges with an ice maker and water dispenser are available in both plumbed and non-plumbed configurations. Non-plumbed models use an internal water reservoir that you fill manually, meaning no water line connection is needed during installation. 

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