Are you looking for that popular retro design, but without the price tag? Well, have you thought about a Gorenje? I’m placing bets on ‘probably not’. Gorenje’s hugely popular Retro refrigeration collection received a Get Connected Product of the Year Award 2011 – these awards recognise products that are deemed ‘the best of the best’. So, go on, why have you not considered one?

Gorenje is a Slovenian brand (surprise number one). It was established in the early 1950s (surprise number two), and was called Gorenje after the small southern town it started in. Steadily, through the 50s and 60s the brand grew and expanded the product range to include washing machines and cookers and became the leading manufacturer of household appliances in Yugoslavia. Since then the product range and variety has grown, and so has the brand, with sales and distribution networks across Europe, Australia, Asia and the USA (surprise number three).

The Retro Refrigeration line is described by Gorenje as, “Classy, stylish, and understated”. That obviously doesn’t apply to the vivid orange, green and pink models! These are described with words such as “adrenaline, freedom, rebellion”. Wow! The whole retro range comes with a five year manufacturers warranty and all are A+ or A++ energy rated, helping you do your bit for the environment. The freestanding units are available in three styles; a fridge with an internal icebox, a fridge freezer with a smaller capacity freezer to the top and a fridge freezer with a freezer to the bottom and there is a great selection of colours, with the cream models are available with a left-hand hinge opening.

Other features of the Retro range include;

• LED display -  to accurately control the temperature of your fridge
• Innovative fan system – to keep everything cool and air flowing round
• Glass shelves – easy to clean,
• Anti-bacterial protection – to ensure your food is kept fresh for as long as possible

You have probably read that last bullet point and thought “What? How?” Well, the interior panels and doors of Gorenje refrigerators are coated with a special material containing an inorganic silver compound. This compound has antibacterial properties (surprise number four), and the protective coating of this prevents harmful micro organisms from multiplying, even if you have spoilt food in the fridge. This means your fresh food will still be fresh days after you buy it. This clever protection keeps working for the entire life of the appliance. Excellent or what?!

The Gorenje Retro range is available now from Go-Electrical, with special offers on the cream models. Prices start from £637.90 so why not purchase a piece of popular retro style now?