The refrigerator is often the ugliest thing in a kitchen. Big, space-sucking and stupid looking, they can drain the charm from an otherwise lovely space. Sure, there are great options around (I do love me a smeg), but what to do if yours is one of those ho-hum models, and an upgrade isn’t on the cards? These are my favourite DIY solutions for a refrigerator makeover. 

First up, Danny Seo’s chalkboard fridge, via Apartment Therapy. So pretty, not to mention useful:

Decals have been hot for a while now, but are still new for the kitchen. Etsy shop Small Time Art will custom-make a fridge accent in the colour of your choice: 

French designer Fabien Barral did a great paint-and-decal job on his fridge, based on the vintage packaging of bouillion cubes: 

I like this fridge from Design*Sponge because it’s so simple. Same old fridge, fab new magnets:

Possibly my favourite option of all, wallpaper is a great idea for a vintage-inspired kitchen. This one, also from Design*Sponge, makes me swoon: