What is fridgescaping, the latest TikTok home decor trend?

If you think the height of interior fridge appeal is a few nice jam jars and a cheese box, think again.

Autumn weather might be keeping us closed up inside but according to social media, there’s no excuse for boredom.
Users of platforms TikTok and Instagram have been sharing novel home decor trends that have plenty of time-consuming potential. 
Dubbed fridgescaping, deskscaping and doorscaping, they involve redecorating parts of your house and furniture with dainty ornaments or themed embellishments. 
From a ‘fridgerton’ to #deskdecor, here’s the latest aesthetic movement from home decor influencers. 
If you think the height of interior fridge appeal is a few nice jam jars and a cheese box, think again. 
Fridgescaping involves transforming the shelves under a chosen theme by reorganising and repacking groceries while adding decorations like ornaments, lights and flowers. 
User lynziliving has showcased her ‘fridgerton’ – based on the TV series Bridgerton and featuring lavish gold-framed portraits, fine china, cut flowers and busts – and a Beetlejuice restock inspired by the recently released Tim Burton film with black and white striped vases, mini monsters and plenty of green food. 
A post shared by Lynzi Judish (@lynziliving)
According to the TikToker, there is actually a point to the decorative art. 
She says she wastes less food because fresh produce is immediately visible and not hiding in a drawer to mould, and she and her husband cook more because the groceries look more tempting. 
Account realhomesofficial adds that it is a way of romanticising your life and breathing new life into a part of your home that is usually pretty mundane. Plus, it ensures you keep the fridge clean.
However, users who work in the interior design sector are more sceptical of the trend. The account of interior design company Havenly posted a video of their unaestheticised fridge commenting that rather than jumping on the movement, “respectfully, we are busy designing homes”.
Under the hashtags #desksetup, #desktour and #deskdecor, deskscaping has also found fame on TikTok. 
Users are giving their workspaces a makeover with colour-coordinated office accessories and novel gadgets. 
The short videos show the satisfying stages of redecorating and reorganising.
Many TikTokers have sought to prettify a corporate office space with white and pink accessories, flowers and ornaments. 
User lifestyle_clipz has chosen a more bohemian style with potted plants, dark wood and stacks of books. 
While a more attractive desk may provide motivation to work or study, the trend does not appear to be very environmentally friendly as many videos begin with unboxing dozens of packages containing new accessories.
Home exteriors have not been overlooked by the aesthetic makeover trend. 
Autumn-themed doorscapes have become popular, which see users upgrade their entranceways with seasonal decorations. 
Although some social media posts show influencers heading to shops or ordering items online, this is one makeover that can easily be done sustainably. 
Cassandra Leisz, Creative Director at interiors brand Ruggable has plenty of tips for doorscaping using everyday household items.
Tin cans and jars can be reused to make pots for small plants or fried flowers, while a wreath can be constructed from a bent wire coathanger decorated with foraged flora like twigs, pine cones and dried leaves. 
Paper bags can be cut into autumnal shapes like leaves or pumpkins and lit up with battery-operated tealights inside while rice-stuffed orange socks can replace real pumpkins.