Side-by-side refrigerators elicit strong feelings: Some owners love them, others dislike them intensely. A French-door refrigerator is more versatile for most households, but we’ve found some situations where the long, lean layout of a side-by-side really shines.Side-by-sides are great for narrow kitchens or tight nooks where it's harder to open a full-size fridge door. These models also have particularly well-organized freezer compartments that run the entire length of the fridge—ideal for frozen-food fans who buy (or cook) in bulk, and especially handy if you have trouble reaching high or stooping low. (Side-by-sides tend to be a little less expensive than French-door fridges, too.)We recommend the GE GSE25G. It has an especially flexible interior layout and a sturdy build, plus years of solid owner feedback.