20 Fridge Organization Tips That Test Your Design Skills

Cleaning and organizing the fridge is a task we all try to avoid and postpone. Fridge organization should be a priority, but it requires some clever tricks.

Start by taking everything out. Clean the shelves and drawers, then start putting things back together. Hopefully, these extra tips can help with the last part.

Before and after fridge organization.

Here’s an example of how you can transform the interior of your fridge. Before, everything was squeezed in, and you’d have to dig deep to find what you needed. A few baskets and organization made a huge difference.

Most fridges come with their own egg holders, but if you want to make a difference, update to this clear egg holder with 14 slots. It has built-in handles, a sturdy lid, and allows you to stack multiples or place other items on top. Available on site.

The expiration date trick.

Keep track of your food’s freshness. For example, when transferring eggs to a new container, write the expiration date on the last egg with a marker. Consider creating an “eat me first” box.

When you have lots of items in the fridge, it’s easy to let some go bad or expire. Consider having an eat me first box. Here you put the things that are in danger of going bad so you can see and consume them.

Use labels.

Labels are useful for organizing various items, such as baskets, boxes, jars, and bottles in the fridge. They allow you to easily identify the contents without having to look inside.

Hanging storage is a successful and useful method in the fridge. This food hammock, or accordion-like storage, can store vegetables, fruits, and more. Found on Kickstarter.

Keep your fruits in order.

Digging for fruits in the depths of your fridge can be frustrating. Consider a fruit dispenser, designed to slide fruit from back to front. With its clear and simple design, it takes up little space.

It’s especially useful for smaller fruits like limes and kiwis. Available for $5.99.

Beverage dispenser.

If you store your beverages on shelves in rows, you waste valuable space. Try a can dispenser instead. This one holds 12 cans, making it roomy and practical. Check the dimensions and adjust the door shelves accordingly.

Found on site.

Clear bins and trays.

Storing things in transparent containers is practical, especially in the fridge. It makes it easy to identify the item you need and take it out without extra effort. Storing fruits and other things in bins and trays also saves space.

Available on site.

Bottle stabilizers.

When there’s no more room on the fridge door, you can store wine bottles horizontally on shelves. With stabilizers, you don’t have to worry about bottles rolling out and getting damaged. Stabilizers stack and cost $2.99.

Lazy Susans.

Use Lazy Susans on fridge shelves to store small items. The rotating base lets you find what you need without knocking everything over to reach items at the back.

Store things on the fridge wall.

When all the shelves in your fridge are packed, take advantage of the space on the fridge walls. Use bathroom suction baskets or similar items to maximize storage. Be creative.

If you’re organized, you might like keeping track of everything in your fridge. Turn the fridge door into a dry-erase board to list all items, organizing them by category. This will make creating grocery lists easier.

Recycle and repurpose.

Binder clip stabilizers.

Use binder clips to hold up bottles and cans on fridge shelves. This idea only works if you have grill shelves, so for other types, you’ll need a different solution.

Six-pack containers.

Use empty six pack containers to organize items on your fridge door. You can use them for condiments, for example.

Many people enjoy covering their fridges with colorful magnets. To add functionality, consider including a magnetic bottle opener. This gadget is available for $30.

iPad mount.

A magnetic iPad mount is a great accessory for a modern fridge door. Instead of using sticky notes, you can write your grocery lists on your iPad and use it for other purposes as well. Available on Amazon.

Fun magnets.

Of course, don’t forget the fridge door magnet. If you want magnets, choose an interesting design. Not everything that sticks deserves to be up there.

Available for $18.

Magnetic spice storage.

The practical part of you will love using magnetic spice storage containers to free up counter space and decorate your fridge door. Organize them creatively.