How to pretty up the blank side of a refridgerator in a small kitchen?
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Maria Dunn
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The fridge side is in a walkway so nothing should protrude out from it (ex. shelves) because they would stick out into the space needed to walk through.
21 answers
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Maria, can you add a piece of beaded board to the side? You could add base board to make it seem like a wall. Do you have a picture of your fridge?
Country Design Style-Jeanette
on Dec 04, 2015
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I like the bead board idea too. If you can install a thin board like bead board is, maybe you could apply tin tiles, staple/nail/glue different moldings to it and paint. Add cup hooks (very small hooks) for leashes, keys. Use chalkboard paint/white board paint for a message center, magnetic paint for kid's art work and pictures, glue cork board, add grown up art to the board if no kids or not an area for that type of display-paint an abstract on the board (always easy-no rules). Decoupage favorite photos or vacations, postcards. Staple a favorite material or lace to the board. No room to put up a thin board-hang a curtain using the one arm swing away type used for patio doors. Use two rods and make tension at top and bottom. Hope some of those ideas inspire you. Let us know what you decided!
D
on Dec 04, 2015
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magnetic spice rack (they only stick out a few inches) or chalkboard paint part for a message center
Tracy Hudson
on Dec 04, 2015
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Have you thought about a poster that you love and a poster frame which are only 1/2 inch thick and are light weight use the stick on magnets , I have done this on the front of an ugly apartment fridge on the front.
Janice James
on Dec 04, 2015
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Maybe 'Less Is More'!! Let it be and be your 'statement', everything in life does not have to be cluttered. And a platter filled with cookies and a cup of coffee on the counter may be all you would need to state your 'welcome'
Lee
on Dec 04, 2015
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If it is a small kitchen, too much stuff on it will look like clutter. keep it simple.Make a chalkboard speech bubble...https://2.photojojo.com/awesomeness/chalkboard-bubble?
Snapoutofit
on Dec 04, 2015
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maybe add a mirror to reflect light
Wendy
on Dec 04, 2015
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I have the same situation and collect all the Christmas pictures, put them in magnetic picture holders and display on the side of the fridge all year, then save the old batch when the new batch comes in. Fun to compare how much the kids have grown over the years.
Marie Caruana
on Dec 05, 2015
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check out something like this.... https://www.google.com/search?q=wall+decals+for+kitchen&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=643&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjM-uDk2sTJAhWI2SYKHeRJAagQsAQIKA
Julie
on Dec 05, 2015
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I would make it a chalkboard myself. Could then put on drawing for the seasons, recipes drawing on it to show what month it is. Even could put grocery list, all kinds of things . Do it a a big frame so could remove or use spray paint directly on it. That is my take.
Wanda.ll
on Dec 05, 2015
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You can attach anything your heart desires when you buy a roll of magnetic tape. A chalkboard like mentioned before, wood veneer trimmed with molding (veneer to keep it lighter in weight) to match your cabinets or how about a grouping of vintage aluminum or silver serving trays? Even a mini framed art gallery. I would visit the local thrift stores for inspiration. Hope this gets your imagination going.
Kimberly Hozer Durbin
on Dec 05, 2015
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My friend has this setup too and it was right inside her back entry. Her fridge has a thin wall covering the fridge; you might want to install a "fake wall" (just use 3/4" painted plywood) and then I made her a "family command center" with mail slots for each family member, a small white board for notes, a small cork board covered in fabric to match her kitchen curtains and room at the top for their family name created at the ceramic store. Nothing sticks out more than 3 or 4 inches. Looks great and is VERY functional!
Carol
on Dec 05, 2015
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Cork stick on floor tiles. Easy, cheap and practical. (start from the top, cut to fit at the back and bottom.) Wanna get fancy? frame it afterwards with simple light molding (glue it on).
Johnchip
on Dec 05, 2015
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Use repositionable decals in an attractive design. There are many choices on-line, and they can easily be removed if you get bored with them. Do a Google search for "wall decals."
Kate Sullivan
on Dec 05, 2015
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Orrrrr, Have a Fridge sized family pic made. Then add a frame of ur choice. ( The frame could have magnets attached to back , this way pic could be changed throughout the seasons).
Renata
on Dec 05, 2015
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You "could" make the side a bulletin / message board.. by attaching either cork tiles or cork board or foam board to the side just thick enough for thumb tacks to stick into.. great for posting kids school work or photos etc..
Buster Evans
on Dec 05, 2015
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About 7 years ago I covered my old stand up freezer with shelving contact paper. The kind that peels and sticks. I just wipe it down with a damp cloth and it's still holding up.
Mary Davison
on Dec 05, 2015
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chalk paint -- it comes in many colors -- I've done it & looks really good
Georgia Lyman
on Dec 06, 2015
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http://www.fridgefronts.com/ They sell sides too.
B. Enne
on Dec 06, 2015
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Turn it into a giant chalkboard with chalkboard paint. Magnets will stick, too.
Merri Jo Ounan
on Dec 07, 2015
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Chalkboard sticker...you can get large ones and no need to paint.
Cindy
on Dec 09, 2015
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