We all know how it feels to open a full and tidy fridge. Let’s just agree – it’s a great feeling. Fresh filtered water, no veggies flying out, and no cans rolling in all directions. And, there’s also a little space left for some cheeky takeaway on those nights when you can't be bothered to cook.
The inspiration for this great feeling stems from a range of sources. Stacey Solomon knows the perfect craft gadget that will help your fridge feel tidy. And we can't forget the clean-fluencer extraordinaire, Mrs Hinch, who was able to turn her fridge around with labels, fridge containers, and drawers. Who knew you could be envious of someone's fridge?
You then have Clea and Joanna from The Home Edit who transform people’s homes with the best storage solutions. And, not just anyone’s home – we're talking Reese Witherspoon, Khloe Kardashian, and other A-listed mega influential homes. Their approach is simple; edit, categorise, and zone. Find out how it’s done in our Home Edit storage solutions article.
Here, we're focusing on ways to get that beautiful fridge of yours in order. From the best fridge organiser bins to fridge shelf organisers and fridge organiser containers, your fridge is about to have a whole lot of love coming it's way.
The best fridge organisers:
If you're after a unique chalkboard storage option, this Chef's Path 16-piece set is a brilliant option. These airtight plastic containers with easy snap lids are BPA-free and great for the pantry as well. The set includes three 100ml rectangular containers, three 840ml rectangular containers, three 700ml round containers, three 550ml rectangular containers and four 350ml rectangular containers. They are leak proof due to the four-hinge locking system. They also have a chalkboard feature so you can easily label your food. The space saving design makes them ideal for stacking. They are dishwasher, freezer and microwave safe (without the lid and under five minutes and 700 watt).
This divided fridge bin will keep your fridge clean, tidy, and spill-free. With box storage and removable divider, you can store fruit, jars, and yoghurts inside. Buying more than one? You can stack these bins with the modular lid design to make the most of your fridge space.
This slimmer fridge container is ideal for storing snack pouches, juice boxes, leftovers, and more. This container is also modular for easy stacking and has an integrated handle built-in so you simply pull out to access.
Another Chef's Path option is this bigger food storage container set, with labels and a marker included. Being clear plastic canisters, you can easily identify your produce and add a cute touch with your labeling (with your 10 reusable chalkboard labels and the double tip marker). With more than 14,500 five-star ratings, this set has been built to last and includes one large 1.9-litre container, two medium 1.2-litre containers and two mini 0.5-litre containers. The lids are made of high impact resistant and ABS Plastic which lowers the chances of them breaking. They too have the Lid-Lock mechanism, providing 100% airtightness.
What we've all been waiting for… This Prepara Herb Storage Container isn't just great for keeping herbs fresh but was famously selected by Oprah Winfrey as one of her Ultimate Favourite Things. And no wonder, the multi-purpose gadget triples the life of your fresh herbs. It's simple – all you need to do is rinse and pat dry your herbs, place them into the pod and add some fresh water through the tethered filler cap. Remember to fill the Prepara container with fresh water every 3-5 days and you'll have the same herbs fresh for weeks. It's BPA-free and slides in easily in your fridge door. The hard shell protects leaves from being crushed by other items in the fridge."The Prepara Herb Savor keeps herbs fresh for up to three weeks, depending on the herb, by submerging the stems in water. It's a basil saver," Oprah says. Read this article for other storage ideas to keep food fresher for longer.
For a practical butter storage option, check out this butter keeper. It's airtight, leakproof and the stay-fresh lid is multi-purpose as it can become a cut-n-serve tray. It's durable, and claims it can last up to three million uses - but we haven't been able to test that stat. It's BPA-free, freezer, microwave and dishwasher safe.
If you prefer a traditional butter dish, this ceramic one is cute. It's engraved with a minimalistic "Vintage Home Butter" design. It's easy to wash, durable, and made to last. The perfect little home for your butter and it'll look extra chic on the table when out for lunch.
If you want to make your fridge organisation and access to foodstuff effortless, these drawers can be pulled out and refilled with ease on your kitchen worktop and without needing to remove any containers stacked on top. This fridge container is currently out of stock and we can see why; this is the fridge favourite used by Mrs Hinch with a removeable divider for single or dual storage.
Another legendary fridge organiser storage is The Home Edit iDesign Divided Turntable Storage Container – also known as a Lazy Susan. Its removable dividers let you sort and store everything from spices, seasonings and condiments upright to save on valuable fridge shelf space. It's very durable, with a clear, clean look perfect for a clutter-free fridge shelf.
This is another iDesign Lazy Susan-styled fridge storage option. The rotating tray is made from stainless steel and plastic. All you need to do is spin it and go for instant access to your favourite dips, dressings, and jars.
iDesign have their own soda can storage with the same modular design as the other fridge containers and bins with the lid doubling as an extra shelf, ideal for dips or cheeses like Babybels. The organiser can hold up to nine cans with a dispenser lip making it easy to grab and go with your favourite fizz.
The final necessary fridge storage item is this wine rack. Great to stabilise that annoying rolling bottle of wine, juice, or beer, this compact holder is BPA-free, plastic and clear. If you want something a little bigger, you can go for the black option with two compartments. It's designed for stacking so you can triple-up on this order, add all the storage units together and get that special wine cooled for the weekend ahead.
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Looking for smaller containers to stack? This container has all the same benefits just in a more compact size for smaller fridges or organising snacks. Did we mention that all these iDesign containers were featured on the Netflix show 'Get Organized with The Home Edit'? Plus, we've spotted them in the fridge of Mrs Hinch too, so they're a firm-favourite in the pro-organiser world.
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Swap single-use packing for these reusable, easy-to-clean glass containers with bamboo lids. It'll help to keep your food storage clear, uncluttered, and fresh. The natural bamboo creates a warm and vibrant look - we'd much rather see these when opening the fridge rather than an array of random half-opened packets.
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Emily Farquhar is the Business Development Executive for Bauer and produces commercial and branded content for What's The Best, Heat, Closer, Grazia, and more across beauty, tech, and lifestyle.
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