If you’ve got the itch to decorate but don’t know what project to tackle next, this TikTok trend might give you some ideas.
Fridgescaping, a new decor trend sweeping social media, is about creating an aesthetically pleasing refrigerator. While using clear containers and keeping the fridge nice and neat is nothing new, this trend kicks it up a notch. Partakers add flowers, vases, picture frames, and knick-knacks to the refrigerator, organizing it for a curated look.
Examples of Fridgescaping
If you’re like me and having trouble understanding how to implement this trend, TikTok is rife with examples.
One of the best ways to start with fridgescaping is to use produce as the main decor pieces, a la @linziLiving on TikTok. She begins by arranging her produce in an aesthetically pleasing manner, layering in other food items to coordinate, and topping off the look with flowers, vases, and frames.
Other users take the trend even further, practically eliminating all the food from their refrigerators in favor of decor. Tiktoker @Stephaniehannablog filled her refrigerator with fake skulls, banners, and spiders for a Halloween look.
My favorite example of fridgescaping is this setup from @MillennialHome. The main focal point in the fridge is food, only it’s placed in containers to give it a neat look. The decor is the food itself, so you don’t have to worry about knocking over decorations when you need a bite to eat.
The Pros and Cons of Fridgescaping
Fridgescaping is a unique design form since it integrates with something you need several times per day: your food. A decorated fridge presents its own set of pros and cons.
Pro: Fridgescaping Keeps Your Fridge Clean
Caring about the aesthetics of your refrigerator automatically means you’ll keep it cleaner. If you’re drawn to fridgescaping because your fridge is usually a mess, implementing this trend can help you stay on top of messes. You don’t have to go all out. Instead, start slowly, organizing your food without layering in lots of decor.
Con: Fridgescaping Can Make It Hard For Family Members to Access Food
If you don’t live alone and decide to decorate the refrigerator to the max, you may create tension with your family. A recent Reddit AITA thread highlights how fridgescaping has caused stress between a marital couple simply because the husband finds it hard to maintain.
Decorating your home should never cause conflict, so if you’re going to fridgescape, make sure everyone in the family has easy access to the food they reach for the most.
Pro: Makes Produce More Available
A key component of fridgescaping is using produce as decor. Arranging fresh fruits and vegetables in baskets, jars, and bins will make products more accessible to family members and help increase fruit and vegetable consumption.
Cons: Not Practical for Large Families
Adding flowers and decor isn’t practical if you have a large family and a packed fridge. While you can still add little touches, like baskets to hold your apples or jars to hold cut-up veggies, layering in picture frames and vases full of flowers will likely create a mess when family members are rooting around the fridge for a snack.
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