Chic Trick: The Best Fridges And Freezers For Designer Looks On A Budget

Plotting a new kitchen build or reno on a lean and mean budget? You’ll want to bag the most reliable, best-value fridge you can find for your finite funds. But just because you’re watching the pennies doesn’t mean you have to put your dreams of a cool kitchen on ice. With CHiQ Australia’s range of great-value, seriously good-looking refrigerators and freezers, you can have it all (and keep everything at optimum chill, too!)

 “Whether you’re looking to fit out a new kitchen with an energy-smart top mount fridge, kit out a granny flat with a bar fridge or mini fridge, or need a second freezer to store bulk buys and leftovers to better manage your food costs, you’ll find a well-priced CHiQ option that delivers style and substance,” says Peter Simic, The Good Guys Buyer – Refrigeration and Laundry.

Ready to get your refrigeration needs sorted? Play it cool with a hot buy CHiQ fridge or freezer – here’s what you need to know (plus, we’ve found the best cheap fridge for your hard-earned cash in 2025. Ssh!)

What Is The Best Cheap Fridge To Buy In 2025?

Looking for an all-round performer with maximum kitchen appeal? Look no further than the CHiQ 202L Top Mount Refrigerator. With a fashionable white finish to amp up the design cred of any kitchen, this pocket-friendly model is the perfect fit for couples or small families and has a solid 4-star energy rating to set you up for savings at bill-time.

How about saving time on upkeep, too? Done! (Thanks to clever auto-defrost tech that gives the gift of low-maintenance operations.) Plus, a reversible door option means you can adapt your hardworking CHiQ refrigerator to any kitchen layout, so you can take it with you when you move, saving you having to fork out for a new fridge.

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CHiQ 85L Upright Freezer

CHiQ 202L Top Mount Refrigerator

CHiQ 396L Bottom Mount Refrigerator

“Whether you’re looking to fit out a new kitchen with an energy-smart top mount fridge, kit out a granny flat with a mini fridge, or need a second freezer to store bulk buys and leftovers to better manage your food costs, you’ll find a well-priced CHiQ option that delivers style and substance.” Peter Simic, The Good Guys Buyer – Refrigeration and Laundry

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Freeze Food Costs

Want to push back on steep supermarket bills? If your existing freezer is already rammed with frozen peas and pizzas, investing in a second, low-cost freezer, such as the CHiQ 85L Upright Freezer, can help take the sting out of the weekly food shop for years to come. With three easy-access compartments, you can store meat in one, vegetables and ice-cream in the others, and enjoy an organised ‘frozen pantry’ on demand.

“More and more customers are looking for a cheap chest freezer to stash in the garage so they can stockpile things like budget meat cuts or batch-cooked meals,” says Peter Simic. “There’s less waste because you only use what you need each time; and your food lasts longer, so it just makes for a smart investment all-round.”

Have It Both Ways With A Hybrid

Want to be the ultimate cool customer? Consider a hybrid freezer that can function as either a fridge or a freezer to help you take total control of your supply lines. Use it as a dedicated drinks fridge at your next big gathering, or bulk-freeze meats and baked goods to get ahead of Christmas catering.

Tight on storage space? Match CHiQ’s hybrid chest freezer to your fierce fridge for a practical solution that brings sophisticated style to your kitchen. Or, go for a slimline CHiQ vertical hybrid with drawcards such as a bill-friendly, 5-star energy rating; frost-free design; bright LED lights to curb heat output; and even more room for all those big-batch stews and snap frozen fruits.  

Shop Great-Value Hybrids

CHiQ 122L Vertical Hybrid Freezer

CHiQ 311L Vertical Hybrid Freezer

CHiQ 380L Vertical Hybrid Freezer

Stay cool in the kitchen for less! Head in-store or online to discover our great range of contemporary style fridges and freezers from CHiQ. Want more information? Check out our handy guides to buying a fridge or freezer.