Plants

• Plants or fresh-cut flowers are often suitable for the top of a refrigerator, provided it doesn't get too hot to affect the vegetation. If the fridge does feel significantly hot to the touch, decorate the top of it with artificial flowers or plants. The plants or flowers you choose, living or fake, can match the kitchen's color scheme and also suit the season. Fresh tulips are ideal in the spring while holly works well in the winter.
  
  

Basket

• Depending on the height of the people in your home, the top of the refrigerator can be functional in addition to decorative. Find a wicker basket or another style of receptacle that matches the home's decor, and fill it with fresh fruit. Of course, this plan only works if people are tall enough to reach the basket. If so, this is ideal for cramped kitchens as it frees up space on your counter or table.
  
  

Bottles

• People who collect interesting bottles in a variety of shapes and sizes can display their collection on top of the fridge. This way, people can see the contents of the collection, but they're safely out of harm's way, especially if they're glass. If you had homemade wine bottled for your own wedding or received a bottle from a wedding you attended, collect these bottles above the refrigerator to help recall fun memories.
  
  

Other

• The top of your fridge can be an additional place in your home to add decor that complements the general theme of your kitchen and rooms around it. As such, the fridge's top can include such elements as vases, clay pots, photos, figurines, mugs and anything else that suits the look of your kitchen. If you collect antique spoons, for example, you can display them in a rack on top of the refrigerator instead of using wall space.