In recent years, a unique trend has emerged in the realm of home decor. A new trend has taken Instagram and TikTok by storm, with enthusiasts sharing their beautifully curated fridge interiors, complete with neatly arranged food items, colour-coordinated containers, and artistic touches.
The Rise Of Fridgescaping
The newest trend in refrigerator décor is all about what’s inside, and it’s not usually food. Antique butter dishes may be paired with flowers, framed pictures, or even eye cream to make an eye-catching arrangement in #fridgescaping videos on TikTok and Instagram. This trend focuses on the interior of the refrigerator, turning it into an aesthetically pleasing and organized space.
The rise of fridgescaping can be attributed to several factors. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok have provided a space for individuals to showcase their creativity and inspire others with their unique fridge designs. As a result, fridgescaping has become a way for people to express their personality and style. People are decorating their refrigerators with flowers, photo frames, mirrors, jewellery boxes, and even Bridgerton-themed settings. The trend involves finding more visually appealing methods to present your food items, as well as introducing non-practical items into the fridge area to create tiny tableaus.
Based in the Hudson Valley of New York, Lynzi Judish is a content creator who specialises in home decor. She started sharing fridgescaping content in May, but her “Bridgerton”-inspired fridgescape, which she calls “Fridgerton,” went viral and received 1.1 million views.
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Is It Practical?
Fridgescaping is visually appealing, but if you need to use all of your refrigerator space for food and supplies, it’s not the most practical option.
Though it may seem lovely, for example, keeping berries in an open dish isn’t the ideal approach to prolong their shelf life. Instagram isn’t reality and wasn’t meant to be, just like everything else.
At the same time, the fridgescaping trend reflects a broader shift towards mindful living and the appreciation of beauty in everyday life. It aligns with this desire for creativity and self-expression, offering a unique way to transform a functional space into a work of art.
Though the trend may incorporate design aspects from other rooms in your home, remember that certain vintage treasures may not be suitable for storing food items. To put it briefly, by keeping your fruit and vegetables in drawers, you may be shortening their shelf life. If you store food outside next to flowers or other non-food objects, there’s always a possibility of contamination.
The foundation can involve arranging food items in a logical and accessible manner–clear containers, labelled jars, and stackable bins to keep items organised and easy to find.
So, would you give Fridgescaping a try?
Cover image credits: Instagram/Lynzi Judish