9 Gorgeous Ways To Style A Fridge With Magnetic Shelves

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Magnetic shelves are a useful addition to a fridge, providing easy-to-install storage. Beyond using them for some extra cabinet space, you can also take advantage of them to decorate. Oftentimes, you can do both at the same time! After all, styling your fridge is trending at the moment, with ideas like framed fridge gallery walls and fridgescaping the interior. It's a large appliance and you likely use it every day, so it's worth spending some time to make it look nice.

Decorating magnetic fridge shelves is easier than many hacks to make your kitchen more aesthetic because of how simple and damage-free magnetic shelves are to install. The only restrictions are the shelf size and weight limit, both factors you should keep in mind before buying. Fortunately, there are some great magnetic kitchen storage finds on Amazon and at other popular retailers. So, here are ways to decorate a fridge with them to add practical and low-effort style to your kitchen.

There are a few decorative ways to store your favorite cookbooks at home and one fabulous option is on a magnetic shelf. If you're looking for a way to display cookbooks in the kitchen, but you don't have the extra shelf space, this is one way to do so. Place it on the front of your fridge if you want it to draw the eye, and on the side if you want it more out of the way. Cookbooks can be heavy, so take a peek at the magnetic shelf weight limit before you buy.

Storage space comes at a premium in compact kitchens, so you might want to use a magnetic shelf for a more functional purpose than decor. But with the right accessories, you can use the shelf for both storage and styling. Instead of keeping things like oils and coffee beans in their original containers, decant them into a curated variety of bottles and jars you love. A low-effort option is to buy matching ones in various sizes, like this Set of 5 Glass Canisters. Making sure your storage looks stylish is one way to make the most of a small kitchen.

Sticking to one hue is another way to make a magnetic storage shelf look more stylish. A mishmash of jars and rolls of paper towels doesn't look that nice, but if you find a way to fit a color scheme, at least it appears more cohesive. This might be easiest to plan according to your paper towel roll color (so likely white or brown), and then find stylish bottles or jars in the same color palete to organize the other items on your shelves.

Magnetic fridge shelves are commonly used for storing spices. They're a good size for this task and can keep your seasonings within very easy reach. To make your shelf look decorative, use stylish matching spice jars rather than the containers they came in. It's a small upgrade that makes your kitchen look more uniform and put-together. Bulk packs of spice jars, like this 12-piece Set of Glass Spice Jars help you get the matching look on a budget.

The fridge often becomes a catch-all spot for random snapshots, pieces of children's art, postcards, brochures, and more. Rather than sticking these on with random magnets, display some of your favorite pieces with a magnetic shelf, like the Groovy Magnets Magnetic Metal Photo Ledge. Styling your items in a photo ledge makes the display look more refined and tidy than pasting them all over the front of the fridge, so it's ideal if you like a minimalist look.

Metal magnetic fridge shelves with railings or lips are the most common, but they aren't your only option. It's possible to find magnetic floating shelves, like this wooden option from Studio3Sdesign. Less widely available and often handmade, these shelves are pricier, but they have a warm and natural look that sleek metal shelves just can't imitate. If your kitchen leans more rustic, wooden shelves will likely suit your fridge better than metal units.

Magnetic shelves aren't all plain. There are some distinctive-looking purpose-built shelves out there! The Mint Pantry Magnetic Spice Rack Set from Wayfair is an excellent example. It lets you store your spices in a more stylish way than a regular magnetic shelf with spice jars — almost like an art piece. The test-tube-like bottles are creative and particularly appealing to anyone styling an eclectic kitchen, as well as serious science lovers.

If you have enough kitchen storage (lucky you!), you can grab magnetic shelves purely for decoration. One lovely way to style them is to use them as shelving for decorative plants. Plants can add some life and greenery to the kitchen, which is a space that can sometimes feel sterile with its sleek materials (for example, the metal or plastic of a fridge). This idea is particularly great if you are short on counter space, but want to add more plants. Magnetic shelves give you a spot to display them, without cutting into your prep area.

Upcycling a vintage spice rack is another way to create a magnetic fridge shelf that is more unique-looking than your average store-bought fare. It's pretty easy to do with some strong magnets and super glue to attach them to the back of the rack. If you can score a thrift store find, this idea is sustainable and budget-friendly, and the finished project is sure to add character. This is a great choice for those with traditional, farmhouse, and eclectic kitchens who want a fridge shelf with more personality.