Kitchen Storage Ideas

Always in awe of Pinterest-worthy pantries and the ultra-organised kitchens you see in magazines? With a little decluttering and some clever organisation, you can have the perfectly tidy kitchen you’ve always wanted and without breaking the bank. To help you get started, we’ve put together our top kitchen storage ideas to get the heart of your home looking picture perfect in no time.

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When it comes to kitchen storage, having a selection of durable, attractive and easy-to-clean containers is essential. They can be used for a whole host of things – from freezing leftovers to curating a beautifully labelled pantry.

From kitchen food storage ideas to how to store kitchen utensils, here are a few simple ways to take your organisation up a notch.

Keep Dried Goods in Labelled Glass Jars

Whether it’s organising your pantry, larder or countertop, storing food in labelled glass jars will give your kitchen a clean and minimalist look. Perfect for dried foods such as pasta, rice and grains, airtight glass storage jars will also help to keep fresh food at its best, for longer.

We have a range of styles and sizes available, from stackable sets to traditional jars that will make a welcome addition to your kitchen décor. Create personalised labels for your jars so you can keep track of what you have and when things expire.

Top tip: If you really want to create an Instagram-worthy kitchen, display your glass storage jars on floating shelves on your kitchen wall.

Pick Plastic Pantry Storage

If convenience is a priority in your kitchen, opt for plastic food storage containers. Dry food storage containers are airtight and stackable, making them ideal for tidying up your pantry. The transparent window in the lid also makes it easy for you to see what’s inside. With a range of sizes available, there are different options for storing all of your dry food, including nuts, seeds, cereal, and flour.

Meal Prep with Food Containers

With our busy modern lives, food prepping is one of the easiest ways to save time while ensuring that there’s always a hearty, nutritious meal ready for you and your loved ones at the end of the day.

Plastic containers with lids can be placed directly into the fridge once their contents have cooled. The best part? They’re microwave-safe so you can heat them up again in a matter of minutes. Some containers even come with a lid that has a steam releasing valve, allowing you to preserve the flavour by stopping excess moisture from being trapped within. These are perfect for meal preppers who want a quick and easy food storage solution.

You can also use plastic containers to keep your drinks station, spices and baking ingredients in order. They’ll slot neatly into a drawer – helping to keep your surfaces clear and your ingredients within easy reach.

If you’re looking for tips on how to organise a freezer, opt for our cook and freeze storage sets. These storage sets will keep your freezer tidy and allow you to conveniently store any leftovers.

How to Store Kitchen Utensils Neatly

Do you want to keep your everyday essentials handy without cluttering your kitchen? Keep spatulas, serving spoons, ladles and sieves within reach by storing them in a durable ceramic vase near your stove. The vase will double as a beautiful ornament and is a great way to emulate a cosy country cottage interior.

If you’d rather they were out of sight completely, invest in a drawer organiser so you can keep your utensils orderly while hiding them from view when not in use.

From rustic bread bins to charming tea, coffee and sugar canisters, there are also plenty of other clever ways to keep your worktops clear of less-than-beautiful plastic packages and boxes.

Top tip: If you like everything to match, check out our mixed kitchen storage sets to organise your essentials.

How to Organise a Fridge

Organised and aesthetic-looking fridges have become a major trend on social media recently. This new craze isn’t just another pointless fad, it will help you to keep an inventory of your food and consequently reduce your food waste.

Maximise your fridge space with our fridge storage organisers. Store your cold foods in clear storage caddies, stack your drinks in a can organiser and keep your fresh fruit and veg in shelf storage boxes.

Knowing exactly where everything is kept also means that you will spend less time with the fridge door open, which lets out the cold air and means that your fridge has to use more electricity to keep cool.

Top tip: Our storage lids can double up as trays to help organise jars and sauces in your fridge.

Utilise Wire Baskets and Racks

Wire storage baskets are a great multi-purpose storage solution for organising your kitchen cupboards. Great for storing everything from crisps and sweets to apples and oranges, wire baskets can be placed on cupboard shelves or attached to the back of pantry doors.

Attaching a spice rack to the back of a door or on your wall is another way to maximise your storage space whilst keeping your condiments and spices tidy.

Top tip: Store your fresh fruit creatively by building wall mounted fruit hanging baskets. Attach three large baskets in a row and create changeable labels to display your produce.

Explore Under Kitchen Sink Storage Ideas

If course, the kitchen isn’t just somewhere to keep food, seasonings and utensils. Most of us also use the cupboards underneath our sinks to store cleaning products, cloths and other household goods. To prevent this space from becoming a cluttered chaos, use small plastic storage crates to keep your supplies dry, tidy and ready for use.

They can be stacked on top of one another to maximise space, while clear storage boxes also make it easy to see when you’re running low on the essentials.

And that’s how to declutter your kitchen with our food storage solutions. If you’ve enjoyed these kitchen storage ideas, explore our full kitchen storage range today and don’t forget to show us your Pinterest-worthy pantries on @Homebase_UK.