Does the top of your fridge look like a lost-and-found for random items you didn’t know you had? Here are 13 simple on top of fridge storage ideas that’ll make the best use of this valuable space.

With these budget-friendly, easy-to-do ideas, you can use this wasted space to store platters, cookbooks, trays, wine bottles, or simply create a lovely display of precious ornaments.

Read on for my ideas!

1. Pantry Storage

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My first idea is for those who don’t have a pantry. Don’t stress – with jars as fabulous as these, you don’t need to hide them away in a pantry.

Install an open cabinet on top of your fridge and decant your dry goods into stylish matching containers like these. They look attractive and you can see at a glance what you have.

2. Utensil Storage

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This cool idea is perfect for a farmhouse-inspired kitchen. Store your baking and cooking utensils in plastic bins on top of your fridge.

You can also add some rustic decor items like a copper kettle and showcase your latest cookbook. Nothing makes a kitchen more welcoming than a ‘Home Sweet Home’ banner like this.

3. Pots & Pans Storage

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This creative homemaker added a sleek custom maple wood shelf above her fridge, making it the perfect spot for large stock pots and other bulky essentials.

The simple upgrade not only adds style but also frees up valuable cabinet and pantry space for everything else.

4. Trays & Breadboard Storage

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Do trays and breadboards seem to have a mind of their own, constantly tipping over or sliding out of place? If you’re like me, you’ve probably had one too many close calls with them crashing to the floor!

A custom-built storage cabinet above your fridge instantly solves the problem. If you prefer not to install a fixed unit, simply stand a cutting board organizer like this on top of your fridge – it does the job perfectly.

5. Stylish Recipe Book Display

Source: @lucasgrantkitchens

Here’s a statement piece for a truly luxurious lifestyle! Channel your love for entertaining with this exquisite fridge, freezer, and wine fridge combo.

The top of the fridge is fitted with stylish back-lit cabinets that display a collection of recipe books and treasured ornaments. It’s ultra-chic and sophisticated.

6. Labeled Plastic Bins

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In a small home, the space above your fridge is prime real estate for storing those less-used items.

And, it doesn’t have to look like a disaster zone. Tidy things up with large, labeled plastic bins to keep everything organized and easy to find.

This homemaker used IKEA VARIERA boxes, but I found some awesome budget-friendly large storage boxes on Amazon that will work just as well.

7. Cubby Storage

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If you’ve been following my posts, you’ll know that I LUV cubby storage. I use it in every room in my home, and here’s another great idea – on top of the fridge.

This is a fabulous DIY woodwork project for a rainy weekend. Create custom-fitted cubby storage on top of your fridge to hold wine bottles, recipe books, special-occasion crockery, and a touch of indoor greenery.

8. Mini Wine Cellar

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Turn the space above your fridge into a chic wine nook with a sleek, modern rack to display your favorite bottles. It’s a classy touch that brings effortless sophistication to your kitchen.

I’d go for a classy 8 bottle free-standing wine rack like this  as it requires no screws, nails, or drilling to set it up.

9. Decorative Mugs & Pots

Source: @missyraehome

The top of the fridge is a great place to decorate and display your treasured ornaments, mugs, and small pots. Try displaying them anywhere else in the kitchen and they’re bound to get knocked over and broken.

This cozy farmhouse-inspired decor setup features a wooden cabinet with chicken wire doors and a rustic, whitewashed finish. Is anyone up for a DIY woodwork project?

10. Platters & Glassware Storage

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Make the most of the vertical space on top of your fridge when you use it to store platters and glassware.

This smart homemaker has used a tray organizer like this for serving boards, breadboards, baking trays, and cutting boards.

She also added a shelf riser, creating extra surface space for glass jugs and oil jars. Such a clever way to maximize storage while keeping things neat and accessible.

11. Candle Storage

Source: @reallife.organizing

Nothing makes a home more inviting than live candlelight on the dinner table! But, where do you store them when the sun is shining?

The top of your fridge is the perfect spot –

– You’ll create a fabulous display

– The candles are easy to reach

– It frees up drawer space for other essentials.

Do you want to enjoy soothing fragrances in your home? Why not add a Balsam & Cedar scented Yankee candle to your holiday decor?

12. Cookbook Display

Source: @kcakitchens

Are you constantly searching through a mountain of cookbooks to find the recipe you want? Turn the top of your fridge into a fun mini library to organize and display them.

If you have kids and want to encourage them to start cooking, I came across this fabulous My First Cookbook on Amazon. It has easy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, and will help create special family moments together in the kitchen.

13. Bulky Appliances Storage

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Once again, plastic bins are THE number one choice for maximizing the wasted space on top of your fridge.

Use them to store bulky appliances, paper goods, serving plates, seasonal items, and hardware. Don’t forget to add labels so everyone knows where to find things and more importantly, where to put them back after use.