Should you really paint or wallpaper your fridge?

Look, I get it. You've scrolled past one too many TikToks of people slapping decals on their fridges, and now you're eyeing up that big white box in your kitchen thinking, "Hmm, could do with a glow-up." But before you raid the DIY store, let's have a chat about this whole fridge makeover ‘trend’.

Sticking your kids' artwork to your fridge is one thing, but turning the entire appliance into a statement piece with a lick of paint or a roll of special fridge wallpaper? That's a whole other kettle of fish.

First off, let's consider the practicality. Your fridge isn't exactly lounging around all day looking pretty. It's working hard, keeping your milk cold and your veggies fresh. Slapping a layer of paint or wallpaper on it is like making your postie wear a three-piece suit - sure, he'd look dapper, but it's not exactly practical for lugging around parcels, is it?

Then there's the potential damage. Fridges are designed to be easy to clean for a reason. One errant splash of bolognese sauce and your lovely new paint job is ruined. Corners, edges and high touchpoint areas? Fridge wallpaper is likely to be fraying in no time. My prediction: it would look good for about as long as it took to upload your first snap to Instagram. Incidentally, a post I saw about how to wallpaper your fridge had a follow-up post on removing that wallpaper less than a year later. Read into that what you will.

But let's say you're determined. You've got visions of a fridge that matches your funky kitchen tiles (I’m not sure why, but to each their own). Well, at least consider removable vinyl wraps instead of paint. They're easier to apply, easier to remove when you inevitably change your mind, and less likely to void your warranty.

At the end of the day, it's your kitchen and your fridge. If you want to turn it into a life-sized Picasso, who am I to stop you? But maybe start small. A few well-placed magnets (maybe art prints rather than the cheesy real estate agents calendar and emergency plumber calling card), or hey, why not frame some of those masterpieces your kids keep bringing home from school?

Remember, trends come and go, but a reliable, easy-to-clean fridge is forever. Or at least until your next kitchen renovation. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to admire my beautifully boring, unadorned fridge. It might not be Instagram-worthy, but it keeps my beer cold, and really, what more can you ask for?

If you’re thinking of wallpapering or painting your fridge, it could be symptomatic of something bigger. Like actually needing a new fridge (that’s so shiny and stylish it doesn’t need to be adorned with any crafts).

Appliances Online stocks a huge range of fridges of all sizes, from classic top and bottom mount to family-friendly French door and side by side models. Whatever size, shape, colour or style you’re after, you’ll find something to your taste (unless, perhaps, you really want one that looks like it’s been wallpapered).

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