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Maya Glantz

Dedicated 'Ice Fridges' Have Become the Newest Kitchen Luxury — And in 2026, They're Designed Using Data on What Makes the Perfect Ice Cube

Ice maker by zub-zero in an outdoor kitchen.

They say your tastes change over time, but if there's one thing I don't think I'll ever grow out of, it's my love for ice. Perhaps more accurately defined as a borderline obsession, my need for ice has been the object of much fascination throughout my life, but, if the newest kitchen appliance trend is anything to go by, I'm no longer alone in this devotion.

I'll be honest, I've yet to meet a freezer that can keep up with my ice intake. Even in the dead of winter, I go through more ice each day than my measly ice tray can keep up with. So, when I heard whisperings of a dedicated ice fridge hitting the market, it's safe to say my interest was piqued. A never-ending supply of ice sat right in my kitchen? Never having to suffer through a half-warm iced coffee again? This is the stuff dreams are made of — particularly in these hot summer months.

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