Reuse Your Extra Window Cling To Give Your Fridge A New Look

If you're looking for an easy way to add privacy to your home along with a pop of color, window clings can be a godsend. The large, static sheets are often low-cost and incredibly easy to install: just wet a surface and slide the cling on, then cut around the edges to make it best fit the area. And, since they're applied without adhesive, they also pull off easily, leaving behind zero residue. Instead of just leaving this foolproof method to the windows, there's a new genius hack that suggests using window clings on a refrigerator for the same colorful effect in an all-new space. 

More and more homeowners are renovating their kitchens to look more cottage-core, vintage, and unique. While it's not all that hard to repaint or use new wood stains on cabinets and replace your rugs and washcloths with chic, antique items to achieve a more rustic look, the same can't be said about replacing appliances. The common stainless steel refrigerator look isn't exactly in line with cottage core vibes (or many other trendy kitchen decor looks), and the cost of buying and installing a new refrigerator can set you back thousands of dollars. Opting for a chic window cling is the cheap, easy solution to this issue. 

When shopping for clings, it's important to consider the material that will potentially be showing through beneath it. If you have a stainless steel refrigerator, for example, you might want to opt for a more opaque option like the botanical LuminManta Stained Glass Window Film. However, if your fridge has a white or pastel finish, you have more leeway to use transparent window clings like the DKTIE Green Vine Window Film. For a less floral look, you can also opt for geometric and holographic patterns. Whatever your choice, be sure to look under the "installation method" to see if a product is a static cling (which is easier to install) or a peel and stick (which could leave more residue and be less renter-friendly.)

Once you've found some products that you like, it's super easy to repurpose window clings with an easy and stunning hack. Many large window clings online come in preset dimensions, so after installing them, you are likely to have quite a few leftovers. If you've already ordered clings for another part of your home and have scraps, you can try fitting those pieces onto your refrigerator, thereby reducing the cost of this quick DIY makeover. Otherwise, measure the dimensions of your fridge and buy a window cling to match the size.