Where would leftovers and pots or other large items fit
Hi Monisha, it’s always easy to take out a bin and put the leftovers in the open spot when you do! We do that for pizza all the time. You can also place leftovers in an empty bin.
Oh Kristy it looks fabulous and I’m absolutely going to do mine this week. So much food gets wasted because he stuff it In and can’t see it!!
We don’t have a container store but I’m going to tackle it! I loved the reminder about measure up first, there has been so many times I’ve just bought baskets and storage that don’t fit !!!
A beautiful job Kristy& Emma x
Wow what a great make over! So many great tips and the inspirational photo definitely have given me the push to transform mine. I see this being added to my to do list for sure! I’m be by a The Container Store this weekend and will be going in and checking out there bins. Thank you so much Kristy!
Yay Ginger! Be prepared to have a blast while doing it too… I’m not sure what it is but taking your fridge back is so liberating! ;) We had so much fun doing this. Hugs! xx
Looks great! One tip….you may want to
Look into, I’ve read many times not to put eggs in refrigerator door as it is. It ge right temperature for them to stay safe ???
Everything looks so pretty and well-organized which makes life in the kitchen easier.
Thanks for the tip Michele.. Jeff and I have tested that spot with a thermometer and the temps stay consistent in my fridge. But… we also don’t have a ton of kids opening the door. ;) Hugs!
Tell me your doing your pantry next. That or send Emma my way…I need help. Mine looks like a fraternity house took it over. Seriously. I live with my hubby and 18 year old son. ??
Hi Tracey,
You’re so sweet.. thank you for saying that! Yes I’m re-doing my pantry over the next couple of weeks with The Container Store sponsoring it (I’m so excited!!)
LOL! I’ll have Emma go right over to help out.. you need girl power to help you organize that for sure! xx
Well… I watched your Instagram video last night and today when I saw the ‘after’ I was inspired! Stopped on my way home and grabbed some InterDesign bins, popped into the grocery store, and cleaned out the fridge! I am always so much more inspired to cook and eat healthy when my fridge looks like it’s in a magazine – thanks for sharing :)
I love this! You two did a wonderful job with this project. The major problem for me are the jars of condiments, jam,etc. I’m going to be working on my fridge next week! What day is good for you and Emma? Lol
Pat
Absolutely beautiful! I guess my only question is, where do you store that leftover pizza box, or containers after a take-out meal? There doesn’t seem to be any “wiggle” room, if you will. ??♀️
This post is awesome and super helpful! In addition to all the awesome things in this post would you mind sharing where your Thermador panels came from? We are in the market for one but we understand we have to get the panels from elsewhere. Thanks bunches!
Wow. Speechless! Fridge goals right there ??. I’m off to source suitable containers for my American style fridge here in the UK. I’m always throwing out so much food where it gets ‘lost’ at the back. x
LOVE the detailed instructions on this…thank you! I’m curious though how do your veggies hold up without being in bags or covering of any type? I get the bulk of my veggies from farmer’s market and my CSA box once a week and it has to last me a whole week. I don’t want limp carrots/broccoli and lettuce :).
Also, where do your leftovers go?
Can’t wait to get into my fridge and get organizing!
Hi Lori, Thanks you so much! I hit the store every other day for fresh veggies so it really isn’t an issue with us keeping items in bins without bags. Oftentimes I leave items in the bags from the stores however. The fridge on this day was staged for the post although we do have it this way quite a bit. It depends on what we are cooking with and need. Sometimes bins are empty. We don’t need much since we buy fresh almost daily and it’s usually just the two of us at home now. The bins really do help keep things separated though.. We LOVE them! :)
Erm, why do you put things like apples in the fridge? Likewise peppers and clementines. Looks pretty but they’ll go off quicker from the moisture. They’re better in a bowl on the counter.
Thank you so much for all of these tips! My refrigerator looks a million times better now! Come check out some of my tips and hacks at gettingglamwithgruden.com! Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you think!
Thanks Kristy!
Your photos are so lovely and the tips clear and easy to follow I have no excuse not to organize my refrigerator and hopefully keep it going to the cabinets and pantry. It is hard to find the time to focus on projects like these because life is so busy. But your beautiful photos have inspired me to get going and make a change for the better. The key for me will be the maintenance part. :-)
Texas Nana, I did too and they were very reasonable, I also got a box of a few bins at Costco too they were 19.99 for I think four bins but they don’t have the same exact look but I was glad.
Kristy I love your refrigerator it is sooo roomy but as with you our kids are grown so I am ok with not having as much food as we did ;) Thanks for sharing it. By the way I love your flooring too (off subject) but what brand is it if I may ask.
Hi Jo, The dairy products are in one of the clear bins. You can see the yogurts in front. :) We don’t keep meats. Also, when we need extra room I simply remove a bin or transfer things. Happy Friday!
I didnt see any “leftovers” in any of these pics. I have lots if condiments and pickled things (pickles, olives, things fir cocktails) DIdnt see those items either??
Hi Debra, We use the top white bin for condiments. As to leftovers we pull out a bin if need be. We don’t always have this much fruit.. We did this for inspo and the post. ;)
Thank you
A big believer in organising as I simply dont like packets -my kitchen is being revamped in my second home in a caravan
Already looked at slide out small shelves for in fridge – one for carousel in cupboards
But never thought to measure first
And laughing as Hubby is a surveyor
Welcomed post on tips -M ??
I did this (gradually) several years ago to both my (Miele) fridge and freezer. Since they are built in counter depth, the bins didn’t fit so that that handle notches were facing outward. I happen to discover that the ones that The Container Store has in the BATH section were shorter and fit perfectly.
I already had some in my pantry and my shelves are two depths in there, so I use both. I have three climate controlled drawers and I even found the size of containers that fit inside the drawers and that wrangled the chaos in those as well.
Great job… just put a lazy Susan in my refrigerator so I can find the jars, etc that get stuck in the back… also don’t have to remove the see-thru container, just spin.
I’m Vanessa from Spain and really u did inspired me! I love your organizating bins it looks full and esthetic. I will try to find thise shelves here maybe trought amazon i can find them and start being of 2022 with armony fridge as yours. ( sorry my eng. Is not good)
When you said you were doing this, I wasn’t sure what to expect. But I am thoroughly impressed. I have to seriously undertake this project soon.
Thanks Kathy! I just kept looking at my inspo pics and that really helped guide me.. Hugs! xx
Thank you. This year I want to try (the verb here is try) lol to be more lots more organized and this, well you have inspired me. Thank you.
Thanks so much Theresa! You are so sweet :) Hugs!
Where would leftovers and pots or other large items fit
Hi Monisha, it’s always easy to take out a bin and put the leftovers in the open spot when you do! We do that for pizza all the time. You can also place leftovers in an empty bin.
Oh Kristy it looks fabulous and I’m absolutely going to do mine this week. So much food gets wasted because he stuff it In and can’t see it!!
We don’t have a container store but I’m going to tackle it! I loved the reminder about measure up first, there has been so many times I’ve just bought baskets and storage that don’t fit !!!
A beautiful job Kristy& Emma x
Thanks and I’m the same way Heidi! I now have an official measuring tape I leave in my purse next to my makeup bag. ;) Hugs and Happy Friday!
Ok I’m inspired! This will be one of my March projects! Love you guys!!
Thanks so great Suzanne… If we can do this anyone can! Happy Weekend xx
What a gorgeous refrigerator! I am thoroughly inspired! Thank you!
Thanks so much LuAnn! I love a beautiful refrigerator… Happy Friday! xx
Wow ! Very impressed girls ! Looks fabulous and you have inspired me to do my fridge and my pantry
Xxx
So great Dianne! You won’t regret it… This was such an easy transformation to make. Hugs! xx
Wow what a great make over! So many great tips and the inspirational photo definitely have given me the push to transform mine. I see this being added to my to do list for sure! I’m be by a The Container Store this weekend and will be going in and checking out there bins. Thank you so much Kristy!
And Emma too!
Yay Ginger! Be prepared to have a blast while doing it too… I’m not sure what it is but taking your fridge back is so liberating! ;) We had so much fun doing this. Hugs! xx
Looks great! One tip….you may want to
Look into, I’ve read many times not to put eggs in refrigerator door as it is. It ge right temperature for them to stay safe ???
Everything looks so pretty and well-organized which makes life in the kitchen easier.
Thanks for the tip Michele.. Jeff and I have tested that spot with a thermometer and the temps stay consistent in my fridge. But… we also don’t have a ton of kids opening the door. ;) Hugs!
This was such a helpful post. I really need to organize my refrigerator!
Thanks so much Judith! Do it.. I’m so happy we did. :) Hugs!
Love it! I have a shallow fridge too and never found bins short enough… I’ll be heading to the Container Store this afternoon!
I was thrilled to find the shallow bins too Brenna. There really is a bin for every size shelf. Who knew? Hugs! xx
Wow-what a transformation! If Yolanda Hadid’s fridge had a little sister-this would be it. Beautiful! So inspired now to reorganize my own fridge ?
Haha! Love that Denise… It was such an easy thing to do too! Happy Friday xx
Tell me your doing your pantry next. That or send Emma my way…I need help. Mine looks like a fraternity house took it over. Seriously. I live with my hubby and 18 year old son. ??
Hi Tracey,
You’re so sweet.. thank you for saying that! Yes I’m re-doing my pantry over the next couple of weeks with The Container Store sponsoring it (I’m so excited!!)
LOL! I’ll have Emma go right over to help out.. you need girl power to help you organize that for sure! xx
Well… I watched your Instagram video last night and today when I saw the ‘after’ I was inspired! Stopped on my way home and grabbed some InterDesign bins, popped into the grocery store, and cleaned out the fridge! I am always so much more inspired to cook and eat healthy when my fridge looks like it’s in a magazine – thanks for sharing :)
That’s awesome Kristin! Thank you for sharing that with us… how exciting! It’s so easy to completely change this space. Xx
I just want to come and move in with you guys!!!
Aww Sandra – lets house swap! ;) xx
I love this! You two did a wonderful job with this project. The major problem for me are the jars of condiments, jam,etc. I’m going to be working on my fridge next week! What day is good for you and Emma? Lol
Pat
Hi Pat,
Thank you so much! We are loving the way it turned out.. I totally agree with the condiments being the hardest part. LOL! Xx
Looks awesome …with all those apples in your fridge …Jeff should make an apple cobbler ….lol
Thank you Pati! Emma is actually coming over tomorrow to create some yummy things with all the extra produce we have :) xx
Your fridge looks amazing! You have inspired me to clean mine out again and purchase those clear bins!
Thanks Marci! You should… I waited sooo long to finally design the space to be properly useable. :) Hugs!! xx
I love it!! you live so beautifully Kristy, and you are so inspiring!!!
Aww thanks so much Noelle! You’re such a sweetheart. Hugs! xx
Hey Kristy! Loving this post and on the hunt for a new fridge – can you share the make/model of yours?
Even Home Goods carries containers similar to those used in the photos.
Absolutely beautiful! I guess my only question is, where do you store that leftover pizza box, or containers after a take-out meal? There doesn’t seem to be any “wiggle” room, if you will. ??♀️
Thanks for the inspo…off to measuring I go!
This post is awesome and super helpful! In addition to all the awesome things in this post would you mind sharing where your Thermador panels came from? We are in the market for one but we understand we have to get the panels from elsewhere. Thanks bunches!
Hi Patrice,
Thanks for your sweet words.. my fridge panels were custom built by our cabinet builder. :) Hugs!
I love that I see barrelhouse beer in your fridge!!!
Leave it to Jeff! ;) Cheers xx
Being from Paso Robles i noticed the beer right away lol
Wow. Speechless! Fridge goals right there ??. I’m off to source suitable containers for my American style fridge here in the UK. I’m always throwing out so much food where it gets ‘lost’ at the back. x
Thanks so much and good luck Natasha! :)
LOVE the detailed instructions on this…thank you! I’m curious though how do your veggies hold up without being in bags or covering of any type? I get the bulk of my veggies from farmer’s market and my CSA box once a week and it has to last me a whole week. I don’t want limp carrots/broccoli and lettuce :).
Also, where do your leftovers go?
Can’t wait to get into my fridge and get organizing!
Hi Lori, Thanks you so much! I hit the store every other day for fresh veggies so it really isn’t an issue with us keeping items in bins without bags. Oftentimes I leave items in the bags from the stores however. The fridge on this day was staged for the post although we do have it this way quite a bit. It depends on what we are cooking with and need. Sometimes bins are empty. We don’t need much since we buy fresh almost daily and it’s usually just the two of us at home now. The bins really do help keep things separated though.. We LOVE them! :)
Erm, why do you put things like apples in the fridge? Likewise peppers and clementines. Looks pretty but they’ll go off quicker from the moisture. They’re better in a bowl on the counter.
Hi Jo, I find when I keep these things in my fridge they last longer. :)
Thank you so much for all of these tips! My refrigerator looks a million times better now! Come check out some of my tips and hacks at gettingglamwithgruden.com! Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you think!
Thanks Kristy!
Your photos are so lovely and the tips clear and easy to follow I have no excuse not to organize my refrigerator and hopefully keep it going to the cabinets and pantry. It is hard to find the time to focus on projects like these because life is so busy. But your beautiful photos have inspired me to get going and make a change for the better. The key for me will be the maintenance part. :-)
I get clear bins and clear soda racks at my local dollar general store. Frig looks great
Texas Nana, I did too and they were very reasonable, I also got a box of a few bins at Costco too they were 19.99 for I think four bins but they don’t have the same exact look but I was glad.
Kristy I love your refrigerator it is sooo roomy but as with you our kids are grown so I am ok with not having as much food as we did ;) Thanks for sharing it. By the way I love your flooring too (off subject) but what brand is it if I may ask.
Hi Cindy! The floors are Pravada Hardwood in Chateau Blanc, they are 7.5 inch white oak planks.
What did you do with the items like yogurt, Sour cream, cheeses, and meats.
Thanks,
Jo
Hi Jo, The dairy products are in one of the clear bins. You can see the yogurts in front. :) We don’t keep meats. Also, when we need extra room I simply remove a bin or transfer things. Happy Friday!
I didnt see any “leftovers” in any of these pics. I have lots if condiments and pickled things (pickles, olives, things fir cocktails) DIdnt see those items either??
Hi Debra, We use the top white bin for condiments. As to leftovers we pull out a bin if need be. We don’t always have this much fruit.. We did this for inspo and the post. ;)
I enjoyed reading your tips and looking at the pictures for inspiration.
Thanks Sheila! This was such a fun project to tackle. Hugs!
Thank you
A big believer in organising as I simply dont like packets -my kitchen is being revamped in my second home in a caravan
Already looked at slide out small shelves for in fridge – one for carousel in cupboards
But never thought to measure first
And laughing as Hubby is a surveyor
Welcomed post on tips -M ??
I did this (gradually) several years ago to both my (Miele) fridge and freezer. Since they are built in counter depth, the bins didn’t fit so that that handle notches were facing outward. I happen to discover that the ones that The Container Store has in the BATH section were shorter and fit perfectly.
I already had some in my pantry and my shelves are two depths in there, so I use both. I have three climate controlled drawers and I even found the size of containers that fit inside the drawers and that wrangled the chaos in those as well.
Great job… just put a lazy Susan in my refrigerator so I can find the jars, etc that get stuck in the back… also don’t have to remove the see-thru container, just spin.
Bonjour,
Merci de nous faire parvenir la liste de prix de vos Fridge surtout la Numero 10
Cordialement.
Justine Bordin
Where do you put leftovers from breakfast, lunch, and dinner?
Hi Davina! I would suggest designating a bin for leftovers if you have them.
These are not only very efficient ways to arrange the contents of your fridge, but also so aesthetically pleasing.
I’m Vanessa from Spain and really u did inspired me! I love your organizating bins it looks full and esthetic. I will try to find thise shelves here maybe trought amazon i can find them and start being of 2022 with armony fridge as yours. ( sorry my eng. Is not good)
Where do u put ur left overs?….
I would love to know where you got the lights over the island?
Love these fridge tips! Using bins and the ‘eat-first’ idea makes staying organized so much easier. Definitely trying this!