Our refrigerators are so much more than ice boxes — well, unless you don‘t have time for some creativity. Otherwise, they are blank canvases we can fill with souvenirs from our lives, practical items, or, let’s face it, whatever we have lying around that’s attached to a magnet.
Refrigerator decor ideas aren’t difficult to come by, but we dug a bit deeper just for fun. So, what does your fridge aesthetic say about you? Let’s dispense with the judgment.
What’s Your Fridge Decor Personality?
We know you couldn’t possibly have a blank, spotless fridge devoid of magnets, sticky notes, and fingerprints. That kind of minimalism skews too close to control freak. So, putting that possibility aside, tag yourself when you see your type.
The memory keeper
If you’re the memory keeper, you buy a magnet every time you travel. You also take photos, actually print them out, and use said magnets to put them on display. Chances are there are a few postcards from friends and autographs to complete the collection.
The busy but organized bee
You still use a physical day planner and have practical items on your fridge — think whiteboards for lists, calendars for dates, and receipts you might need later on. There may be a few fun magnets on your fridge, but most of the items are there to keep things organized.
The family fan
Once you have kids, it’s no longer about you, including your appliances. Who has time for fridge decor ideas when there’s yet another amazing drawing to put up? That is if there’s room, along with the alphabet magnets, family photos, and report cards already haphazardly displayed.
The chaos gremlin
You know who you are! There’s no rhyme or reason to your fridge decor, which could be bar napkins with drawings, half of a magnetic poetry kit, a borderline crass magnet, a New Yorker cartoon from five years ago — you get the idea. Chaos reigns. Lean into it.
5 Refrigerator Decor Ideas
Now that you’ve identified your fridge decor personality, let us inspire you with our favourite refrigerator decor ideas: magnets! They’re versatile, fun, and can be as practical or impractical as you desire. Whether you need some inspo, order, or a laugh, there’s a magnet for you.
Shopping list timber bit magnet
We’re starting with the most practical option, the shopping list timber bit magnet. Ideal for the busy but organized archetype, it’s a straightforward magnet for, well… your shopping list. You could use it for something else, but that drifts into the realm where chaos reigns.
$5.50
These adorable finger-sized magnets are made from tiny bits of cedar we cannot bear to waste. Create fun itty-bitty messages that can be mixed and matched.
Dimensions 1" x 4" x 1/2"
Printed on cedar
Shop the collection: Timber Magnets… read moreTimber Magnet - Shopping List
Midnight snacks magnet
It’s always fun when things get self-referential, which is why we love the midnight snacks magnet. “If we are not meant to have midnight snacks, why is there a light in the fridge?” it asks us pointedly, in the voice of said fridge. Frankly, we’re not inclined to argue — the logic checks out.
$7.95
We chose the name LOL because these wood coasters and magnets really will make you laugh out loud. Stained & lacquer coated wood Sealed against heat & liquids Coasters backed with cork Magnets backed with 2" x 2" magnet Square 3.75" x 3.75"… read moreCoasters or Magnets - Midnight Snacks
Having a 2-year-old magnet
IYKYK. But if you don’t, learn from the having a 2-year old magnet: “Having a two-year-old is like having a blender you don’t have the top for.” Indeed, parenthood is as glamorous as it sounds, making this magnet perfect for the family fan, who’s also no stranger to chaos.
$7.95
Chaos! We chose the name LOL because these wood coasters and magnets really will make you laugh out loud. Stained & lacquer coated wood Sealed against heat & liquids Coasters backed with cork Magnets backed with 2" x 2" magnet Square 3.75" x… read moreCoasters or Magnets - Having a 2 Year Old
Housekeeping magnet
If your refrigerator decor style falls into the chaos gremlin category, it stands to reason your entire home isn’t much different. The housekeeping magnet, then, is for you. “My housekeeping style is best described as ‘there appears to have been a struggle.’” Where is the lie?
$7.95
Just tell them someone broke into your house and ransacked the living room. We chose the name LOL because these wood coasters and magnets really will make you laugh out loud. Stained & lacquer coated wood Sealed against heat & liquids Coasters backed… read moreCoasters or Magnets - Housekeeping
Stay strong timber magnet bundle
Regardless of your fridge decor personality, the stay strong timber magnet bundle brings sweet sentiments to the forefront. “Have courage,” “Be kind,” “Be brave,” “Stay strong,” and “Choose joy” magnets will remind you to stop, breathe, and be grateful — and we all need more of that.
$22.75
Buy 5 & save! These adorable finger-sized magnets are made from tiny bits of cedar we cannot bear to waste. Create fun itty-bitty messages that can be mixed and matched. Dimensions 1" x 4" x 1/2" Printed on cedar Shop the… read moreTimber Magnet Bundle - Stay Strong
$27.50
Magnets That Spark Joy
In this economy, we get our serotonin where we can, and if that’s in the form of our refrigerator magnets, we’re here for it. They help us stay organized, make us laugh, and inspire us to be present in the moment.
At Cedar Mountain Studios, we take pride in stocking magnets that everyone can relate to, no matter what your refrigerator's outside — or heck, the inside — looks like.
