The most interesting thing about the decor of the refrigerator
Fridge. It would seem a simple thing. We are used to seeing it white or gray, in extreme cases black. And it’s completely strange to see the refrigerator in red, not to mention its decor. It turns out that this subject is also subject to design transformation. In addition to the usual magnets brought from vacation, you can apply airbrushing, decoupage technique, use all your creative abilities, and turn the refrigerator into a real work of art or expand its functions in the kitchen.
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DIY fridge decor
Decorating a refrigerator is not an easy task. That’s why it’s honorable. What you decide to do depends on your creativity. To draw: to glue, sculpt, paint - we will pick up ideas for every taste, depending on the level of knowledge of tools.
Before starting work, let us recall the preparation. First you need to prepare the basis for decoration. To do this, wash the surface and wipe dry. Most refrigerators are solid, so the preparation phase is now complete. Next, pick up the selected tools and start creating.
Decor Ideas
We present to your attention several decor ideas. Design options depend on which materials we choose.
materials used |
possible design |
pros |
minuses |
paint |
art painting, airbrushing, painting |
an opportunity to express imagination, create your own style |
airbrushing is an expensive procedure, poor-quality paint can jeopardize health |
the cloth |
storage organizer |
the ability to store small things - “at hand” |
fabric - not practical and easily soiled material for the kitchen, quickly gets dirty |
vinyl |
gluing the surface with vinyl film, using stickers |
surface protection the refrigerator easy to use |
can hold on badly surface |
magnets |
magnetic boards, decoration with magnets brought as a souvenir from other countries |
practical use in the form of a board for notes |
over time, the magnet may deteriorate, not supporting the weight |
paper |
photos, notebook for notes, crafts made their hands (mounted on a magnet) |
the opportunity to create a cozy atmosphere and a kaleidoscope of memories |
the paper darkens over time, can fold due to temperature changes |
Airbrushing
Let's start with the most difficult. For this view, they use a special airbrush tool, and the artist also uses brushes for detailed drawing of small details. If you have the talent and experience, and also have the necessary tools and special paint in use, you can create this design yourself. However, it is better to entrust the matter to a professional. The procedure is expensive, but you get a real work of art that fits perfectly into the overall design of the room.
Before applying the drawing to the surface, it is modeled using computer graphics. Your help is needed here. To avoid a dispute regarding small details, layout and colors, it is better to create a model of the future image together with the master.
Art painting
In this case, the artist uses an ordinary brush, and not a spray method, as in the previous one. Therefore, creating it with your own hands is much easier. If you have an extraordinary artistic talent, you can realize the most daring ideas.
Use acrylic or spray paint as the base. A different type of paint is suitable for different techniques. Graffiti is better to paint with an aerosol, while fine details are better to paint with a brush using acrylic paint. Upon completion of the work, the drawing must be covered with a layer of varnish. This procedure will help preserve the design for longer, and also add depth and volume.
Stickers
We pass from complex to simple. Decorative stickers are suitable for any room. At the moment, there are a lot of them, and you can choose any one to your taste. It is also possible to create custom stickers in accordance with the selected pattern.
This design can replace art painting so that it will be difficult to distinguish technology. There are a number of 3D stickers that can turn the refrigerator into a separate world. So you can easily “lodge” a pet in the kitchen, “build” a fireplace, “create” a sea beach and simply have a cozy or cheerful atmosphere.
Film
Another alternative to painting, as well as stickers is decorative film. It will be even easier with her. No need to create a combination of stickers and figure out how to place them. It is enough to purchase a film of the appropriate size and paste over the refrigerator with it, placing it over the entire area.
Vinyl film options are also many. You can choose an existing plot, purchase a monophonic film, or with any pattern. You also have the opportunity to order large-format printing on film, putting on your favorite pattern or your own photos.
In the option to completely cover the refrigerator with a film, there is also a practical side. This coating is dense and will protect the surface from scratches. From time to time, you can change the film or completely remove it, and your refrigerator will have a new look without scratches and chips.
Magnets
Everyone's favorite magnets are still popular. Perhaps you have met a lot of “stuck” magnets in the refrigerator in your friends ’houses. But bringing memories from the sea, corked into this magnet, you can create a work of art from them, and not just "stick" on the refrigerator.
An interesting idea would be to attach in a new city or country with a magnet brought from there. This option is more interesting and symbolic than simply placed magnets.
Also convenient is the use of magnetic boards. They are quite lightweight and simply mounted on an iron surface. There are different sizes, formats and designs. You can choose a magnetic board framed in Victorian or Baroque style. Or vice versa in a fun frame with funny faces. Such a solution will also be practical. Here you can post notes, a list of tasks, or products, as well as leave messages for your loved one, children or parents.
We make an organizer
Continuing the idea of the practical transformation of the refrigerator, we offer another idea: the creation of an organizer on the surface of this device.
It can be a self-made organizer for storing various little things. This will require:
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canvas made of strong fabric;
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several pieces of the same or different fabric;
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scissors;
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threads
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needle;
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magnetic hooks.
Making an organizer is easy. Sew several pockets onto an existing fabric of the selected size. Hem all corners and cuts so that the threads do not fray. You can decorate it with various stickers and photos. In these pockets, put the little things you need in the kitchen: note paper, pen, pencil, scissors, a lighter and other details you need.
For fastening, make two loops on the back of the organizer and purchase hooks that are attached to the refrigerator with magnets. If you get tired of the organizer, you can then hang kitchen towels on these hooks.
There is also an electronic organizer. It looks like a tablet. Mounted on a refrigerator using a magnetic case. It is also a convenient solution. You can create sound or written reminders, watch videos or listen to music while cooking, read messages left by other family members.
New technologies break into the modern design of refrigerators, simplifying some tasks.
Video: Decorating the refrigerator