How does your fridge look?

Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

One of the first things I notice when I go into someone's kitchen is their fridge. Not so much about the color, or the size or if it is side by side or a plane jane older one, but what is on it.

My personal preference is to have nothing on the front or sides of the fridge, and only one decorative/usable piece on top (like a stack of mixing bowls that coordinate with the decor, or a pretty covered casserole in a wrought iron stand). I only want something on top that coordinates, and that I can grab and use to cook/serve.

Many folks use their fridge as a photo wall, a message center, or a display point for their kid's work and art. When my kid was little, I did post some of his stuff on the front, as well as those magnetic letters to spell with. But now that he is grown, I'm so glad to be back to the clean and uncluttered look. To me, a kitchen is cluttered and messing looking with the fridge is covered with stuff.

What does yours look like, what is on it, and why do you like it that way?

Lucky Charm · ‎03-09-2010

I have grandchildren and proudly display their artwork on the side of mine. It's a pretty happy looking sight!

Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

Oh for heaven's sake, I should learn to proofread! That sentence was meant to read ".....kitchen is cluttered and messy looking when the fridge is covered with stuff." Well, my fridge might not be "messy" but my typing surely is!

curlywhitedog · ‎03-09-2010

Interesting question mominohio:

My fridge is built into my cabinets so there's no "top" to put anything on. The front has a few magnets that hold things of importance, like my grand children's artwork, stuff like that, but I regularly clear those things to make room for other things because I don't like it to look cluttered.

When my children were little I will admit that the front of our refrigerator was the catch-all place for their school work or drawings but those days are gone, now I prefer a clean and neat look.

Maria

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

I have white appliances - a side by side fridge and my great nephews send me art work which I put up and take a picture of to send back to them. I also keep a magnetic shopping list tablet and coupons on the door so as I realize I need to buy something I can write it on the list. I have a deep cabinet above my fridge that we are in & out of so I can't put anything on the top as it would be in the way.

I agree with the person who said the kids pictures on the fridge are a cheerful site.

CANDLEQUEEN · ‎03-09-2010

I have 2 grandchildren so I have a couple of photos of them and some Art Work of theirs on mine. On the top I have a Beautiful Bowl. It is not overdone because then it can look sloppy, but I am proud of my grandchildren and its an excelent place to display some of their pictures and they are always so proud when they come over and see it on my refrigerator!!!!!!!!!

ID2 · ‎06-25-2012

Just my dh & I now. If/when grandchildren come along I'm sure my frig will be cluttered with their artwork!

"Pure Michigan"

justathought · ‎11-05-2012

I must have a have a messy kitchen-I have a few things on my fridge.

brii · ‎06-20-2010

Nothing on my fridge. I have a small built in desk space in my kitchen for all that stuff. A+papers go on the fridge though

Clover29 · ‎03-09-2010

My fridge is built in (no room on top of it) and the door/side is made of wood. I haven't even tried to stick a fridge magnet on it. We used to have a white fridge, covered in decor magnets, magnets from pizza places with their phone numbers, and all the notes etc that get stuck on fridges. But I'm enjoying the clutterfree look now.