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6 Surprising Ways a New LG Appliance Can Save Kitchen Counter Space

Lowe's Editorial Team

By Lowe's Editorial Team
Updated July 20, 2023

When replacing an appliance, look beyond its finish to its innovative design. New built-in features from LG’s suite of kitchen appliances save space by eliminating the need for extra kitchen gadgets. Learn how new appliances, like the LG Mirror InstaView® Refrigerator, help streamline your routine.


A white kitchen with a suite of LG appliances.

Replace a Countertop Icemaker With Your Refrigerator’s Ice Maker

A woman putting round Craft Ice into a glass from her freezer.

Your kitchen counter and cabinets are prime real estate. There’s no need to buy a space-hogging separate appliance or ice cube trays to get specialty ice shapes and sizes. At least not when you invest in the new LG Mirror InstaView® Refrigerator that makes four types of ice.

Beyond the standard crushed and cubed, this refrigerator creates large, round Craft Ice that helps you mix a pro-level cocktail in the comfort of your home. A benefit of these oversized cubes? They don’t dilute your drink as much as standard square cubes thanks to their reduced surface area. If you’re looking for smaller ice, try the newest ice size, mini-cubed which is a perfect cross between full cubes and crushed ice.

Swap a Standalone Mirror for a Mirrored Panel

The LG Mirror InstaView® Refrigerator with its mirrored panel.

There’s a good reason to make your fridge the last stop on your way out the door. Another one-of-a-kind feature included in the LG Mirror InstaView® Refrigerator is the new mirror finish. One panel of the French door refrigerator features a mirrored surface, allowing you to get a quick glimpse at yourself before you leave.

That mirrored door also features InstaView, a feature that allows you to see the contents of the fridge without opening the door. Simply knock twice on the mirror to illuminate the interior of the fridge through a window covered by a sleek, frameless mirror. It’s the easiest way to check what you need to add to your grocery list—without letting that cold air escape—before you head to the store.

Reclaim Inches With an Innovative Refrigerator Design

The LG Mirror InstaView® Refrigerator in a kitchen with gray kitchen cabinets.

When designing a kitchen, never underestimate the power of a few inches to impact the flow of a room. Avoid the fridge overhang that comes with a standard depth refrigerator without sacrificing interior space. Only LG delivers the largest counter-depth fridge*. Its 26-cubic foot capacity is that of a standard-depth fridge but in a counter-depth design for a seamless, built-in look. It can keep your kitchen easy to navigate, even if kids and pets are doing their best to make it a challenge.

Trade Your Standalone Air Fryer for a LG InstaView® AirFry Smart Electric Range

An LG range in a kitchen with white cabinets.

Air frying delivers the tasty crunch of a fried finish without the messy oil and extra fat. It also makes reheating leftovers and whipping up smaller portions for kids easier, thanks to its quick cooking and preheating time. It might sound crazy to even consider ditching your favorite countertop unit, but this LG range has built-in air frying capabilities. You get the same great taste with space to air fry bigger batches of food — all without adding clutter to your countertop.

Minimize the Mental Load Using ThinQ®

A man scanning a package with the ThinQ app.

At the end of a long day the last thing you want to do is read the instructions on how to heat your ready-to-eat meal. The scan-to-cook feature works with LG’s ThinQ® app to send customized cooking instructions straight to your range oven, wall oven and microwave. It allows the appliances to automatically heat the meal according to the package instructions. You’ll never have to fish the box out of the recycling bin to re-read directions again. 

You can also use ThinQ® for other tasks to make cooking easier, like using the LG Range Sync feature that allows you to sync your range with your over-the-range microwave, so you can activate the fan and automatically turn the light on. Or use IcePlus to increase both the ice and freezing capabilities of your refrigerator from the comfort of your couch. 

Trade Your Dish Rack for a Dishwasher

A man loading an open LG dishwasher.

Say goodbye to the drying rack that seems to collect dishes no one is willing to put away and opt for a more complete dishwashing experience. With LG QuadWash Smart Dishwashers, you won’t need to rinse dishes off beforehand and you won’t be left with dishes that need to be toweled off, thanks to their faster and more complete drying technology. If you’re short on time, there’s a one-hour wash and dry cycle on select models** too. It also features an adjustable third rack on select models that accommodates oddly shaped items, from long-serving flatware to small espresso cups. Thanks to the ThinQ® app, you can also start your dishwasher right from your phone, anywhere and anytime. Let’s see your dish rack do that. 

*Based on a marketplace survey May 2022.
** Based on 2022 third-party testing comparing competitive consumer products.

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