You probably organize your fridge the same way you’ve been doing it for years. If I had to guess, you have spices in the door, a section for drinks, and a drawer full of fruits and vegetables. This is the classic way and there’s nothing to be ashamed of, no matter how inferior you may feel when you see one of those viral “fridge stocking” videos on Reels. However, I’d like to suggest a new approach, not just for you, but for the content creators who make those clips. Instead of organizing your food and drinks by type, try creating new types of sections. Let me explain.

This idea came to me after reading a Forbes article on organization. In it, Chelsea Bothe of True Residential suggested decluttering and organizing a refrigerator into “stations,” either by designating them in your fridge’s existing shelves and drawers or by using a separate, smaller refrigerator to hold excess food. The point of the stations is to categorize your food a little differently. Here are a few ideas:

A special section for the ingredients you need for all your meals in the coming week, categorized by day

A section for each member of your family and their favorite foods and drinks