The configurator on this page shows an illustrative countertop pebble ice machine with a clear bin door and an optional side reservoir. You can change the finish and choose how the machine takes its water.
Pebble ice is a want rather than a need, and the people buying a dedicated machine for it usually entertain. They are fitting out a home bar, an outdoor kitchen or a pool terrace, and the machine will be on show. That makes the finish part of the bar's look, alongside taps, shelving and glassware. The practical question is water: how often someone will be topping it up during a long evening.
Kitchen Configurator demo
Pebble Ice Machine
- Product
- Pebble Ice Machine
- Colour
- Steel Silver
- Reservoir
- Built-in
Illustrative product. The design and images are generated examples, not a real model for sale.
What you can configure
Water supply is the choice to think about. An add-on reservoir means fewer refills on a long evening, but it widens the machine and needs somewhere to sit. Built-in or add-on is recorded in the summary, although the image does not yet change with it. The finish swatches switch between steel silver, black, white and champagne, while copper and slate blue are held back for production.
- Colour: Steel Silver, Black, White, Champagne
- Reservoir: Built-in, Add-on
Why a configurator suits ice machines
Countertop ice makers sell to a narrow, well-informed buyer who reads specifications. They compare daily ice output, bin capacity, time to the first batch and whether the machine drains or recycles meltwater. A configurator gives those details a clear home beside each option, rather than burying them in a downloadable manual nobody opens before ordering.
The reservoir choice is a good example of where a configurator earns its place. A built-in tank keeps the footprint small; an add-on reservoir trades worktop space for longer unattended running. Showing both arrangements with total width lets a buyer check the fit against a bar counter or an outdoor kitchen recess before ordering.
A dozen combinations of finish and reservoir is a modest range, but the metallic finishes are where buyers hesitate. Champagne beside brass bar fittings, or copper on a copper-topped counter, are deliberate design choices. Accurate images of each finish in consistent light make it possible to sell those premium colours online rather than relying on a showroom visit.
How a production version would be built
Because the add-on reservoir changes the silhouette, I would treat it as a separate layer placed beside the main body and aligned so it reads as attached. That gives six body images plus a reservoir layer, or one layer per finish if its trim changes colour. The brand supplies codes for each finish and reservoir pairing, total widths, output figures and any accessories such as scoops or cleaning kits. Orders can go to a Shopify or WooCommerce basket, or to a quote form for hotel bars and event caterers.
Build sheet for this range
- Colours in the full range: 6 (4 shown in this demo)
- Reservoir choices: 2
- Combinations to support: 6 × 2 = 12
- Images for one photograph per combination at 3 angles: 36
- Images if reservoirs can be shown as separate layers, at 3 angles: 24
- Data each of the 12 combinations needs: a SKU or variant ID, price, stock or lead time, and any dimensions or specification that change
Questions about ice machine configurators
Can the configurator show how much wider the machine is with the add-on reservoir?
Yes. With the reservoir as its own layer, the image updates when the buyer selects it, and the total width updates alongside. A simple outline against a standard worktop depth helps buyers check the fit. That is especially useful for outdoor kitchens, where the space is often built around the appliances.
How do we make a clear bin and ice look good in product images?
Clear plastic and ice are hard to photograph consistently, because they reflect the studio and pick up the colour behind them. Rendering from a 3D model, or shooting with careful backlighting, keeps the bin readable. I would also show one image with the bin full, so the soft pebble shape is obvious.
Can we list output and bin capacity for each option?
Each finish and reservoir combination can carry its own specification lines, such as daily output, bin capacity and time to first ice. If the add-on reservoir changes how long the machine runs between refills, that difference can sit next to the option so buyers see why they would choose it.
Can the configurator explain whether the machine needs plumbing or a drain?
It can explain whatever your specification says, which matters because buyers often confuse countertop machines with plumbed units. A short note under the reservoir option, covering how it refills, how meltwater is handled and whether a drain is needed, prevents orders from people expecting a mains water connection.
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A configurator for your ice machines
This demo uses an illustrative product. If you sell ice machines, I can build the same experience around your own range, photography and ordering process, connected to Shopify, WooCommerce or a quote workflow. I reply to enquiries within two UK working days.