I spent a lot of time studying & reading reviews of refrigerators before I purchased. I'd lived in a lot of places, and knew what I wanted. With only 2 of us in the house, it seemed a no-brainer to keep it simple. But based on reviews & brand & price, I chose something more. What I didn't expect was how much I'd appreciate the flexibility in storage & cooling this model offers, and how much time I'd save once I took advantage of that. It's a great refrigerator, and looks good, too.