5 Creative Ways to Display Photo Magnets Around Your Home

You've ordered your custom photo magnets — now what? The fridge is the obvious choice, but there are more creative ways to display your personalised magnets around the home. Here are five ideas that might surprise you.

1. The Fridge Gallery Wall

This is the classic — and for good reason. Fridges are the most-visited spot in any home. A curated grid of custom photo magnets on the top half of your fridge turns a functional appliance into a living gallery. The key is curation: arrange magnets by theme (holidays in one section, family in another) or by colour palette for a more intentional look.

With a Pack of 12, you have enough to fill a proper display. Lay them out on the floor first to plan your arrangement before placing them on the fridge.

2. A Magnetic Memo Board

A large magnetic whiteboard or memo board gives you a dedicated display surface. Mount it in a hallway, home office, or kitchen — then combine your photo magnets with notes, tickets, invitations, and reminders. It becomes a living scrapbook that's constantly updated and refreshed as new magnets arrive.

3. The Filing Cabinet Display

Metal filing cabinets — especially the vintage-style ones — are magnetic, and they're having a moment in home office design. A column of custom photo magnets down the side of a filing cabinet is a surprisingly stylish way to personalise your workspace. It's also a great conversation starter during video calls.

4. A Keepsake Travel Map

Print a large world map or Australia map poster and mount it on a metal sheet or behind a magnetic board. Then place custom photo magnets at the locations you've visited. It combines a travel memory wall with practical magnet functionality — and it looks stunning in a living room or hallway.

5. Give Them as Part of a Gift Set

Not every display has to be in your own home. Custom photo magnets are a brilliant component of a gift hamper — combine a set of magnets with a favourite recipe, some coffee, and a handwritten card. The recipient gets a beautiful, lasting memento that goes straight onto their fridge.

How Many Magnets Do You Need for a Display?

For a fridge gallery that makes an impact, we recommend at least 6–12 magnets. A single row of 4 looks a little sparse; a 3×4 grid of 12 fills a fridge panel beautifully and creates that gallery-wall effect you see on Pinterest and Instagram.

Our packs are designed with display in mind — the consistent 2×2 inch size means every magnet aligns perfectly in a grid, no measuring required.