The inside of your fridge can quickly become a game of Tetris during the holiday season. From festive leftovers to the joy of pies and cakes, finding space for everything can feel impossible.
That is where a cabinet stacker, from Amazon, comes in. This unexpected fridge organizer instantly triples your storage space without sacrificing the appearance of your desserts or accessibility.
The Storage Gem Every Small Fridge Needs for Holidays
Designed for dinnerware in cabinets, these corner organizers are also ideal for adding extra storage to your fridge in the peak hosting season. It is perfect for those items you cannot otherwise stack, such as festive pies and cakes. This rack is rust-resistant, making it the perfect addition to damp spots such as the fridge, easy to clean (all you need is a damp cloth), and heavy-duty, meaning it can support heavier pie dishes and food trays without collapsing onto the food below. It has over 100 five-star reviews testifying to the sturdiness.
While decluttering a fridge is the first step in making space, the real trick is to use vertical storage to save space, especially where deep shelves mean that it is easy for items to be lost at the back.
In a fridge, where items are often in larger containers, cabinet organizers can be beneficial. The hack is the brainchild of Bonnie Hintenach, professional organizer of @bin.your.space on Instagram, and shows that fridge storage can be both practical and aesthetically pleasing.
If you need to prepare a serving dish and its contents ahead of time, a tiered plate stacker, also from Walmart, for instance, allows you to stack plates without lids neatly, whilst also removing the risk of its contents being squashed and ruined by the item above. Check the height to avoid disappointment.
Not only are tiered cabinet stackers great inside fridges for storing Christmas leftovers, but they are also a handy chef-prep secret that can change the way you approach holiday meals. You can prepare the desserts days ahead, stacking them in a way that maintains their appearance so they are table-ready when your guests arrive.
It's a home organization idea that will serve you well over the busy holiday hosting season, so not only can you make the most of the space in your fridge, but you are able to have a little more flexibility in preparing items ahead.
Laura Price, founder and creative director at The Home Organisation, for instance, says, 'To maintain organization of items stored in the fridge, storage racks and baskets are highly effective. These are essential for maximizing shelf space. By stacking different items on top of each other, you can utilize vertical space more effectively, allowing for easier access and visibility of all stored items.'
This simple addition can give you back precious special time spent with guests, rather than being chained to your dishes and desserts that have otherwise had to be prepared at the last moment. Just remember to cover your pies with a tent of Saran Wrap, from Walmart, to protect them, Bonnie adds in her post caption: 'Bin Your Space does not, I repeat, does NOT store things in the fridge uncovered.'
What to Shop
Designed for dinnerware in cabinets, these corner organizers are ideal for adding extra storage to your fridge in the peak hosting season. As in the viral TikTok video, it is perfect for those items you cannot otherwise stack, such as festive pies and cakes.
These sliding organizing bins are easy to clean, and transparent, preventing items from being lost inf the back of your fridge to quietly expire.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has certified Attitude products as non-toxic, meaning they contain no harsh chemicals or artificial compounds. It is ideal for cleaning food storage, such as your fridge.
The last thing you want is your food to share odors and taste strange when you remove the from the fridge. A bowl of baking soda on your fridge shelf can help to prevent this, helping to absorb odors without harsh chemicals.
These flat top bins offer extra pull-out storage for your fridge shelving, while allowing space for stacking on top.
Glass food containers keep your food fresher for longer and do not risk plastic contamination. Better yet, they are microwave, oven, and freezer safe for quick leftover storage and reheating.
Meet the Expert
Laura Price's goal is to help others experience the benefits of living an organized life after discovering that organized homes brought her peace when raising three children in a hectic home. Hence, the birth of The Home Organisation, a dedicated team of professional organizers.
Organizing is far more difficult if your fridge is full of expired condiments and untouched leftovers. Get rid of these seven things in your fridge now, ahead of Christmas prep, to make storage on the day simpler. Plus, remember to clean your fridge before reorganizing to prevent mold and bad smells from decreasing the quality of your meal prep.
