A good spice storage solution makes cooking easier and creates a calm look in the kitchen. Clear zones, fixed places, and simple labeling provide an overview and help you quickly go from idea to pot. Inspired by the principles behind feng shui, it is about making room for what you actually use and avoiding unnecessary clutter. élé living works with exactly this focus - aesthetics, functionality, and clarity in everyday life.
Spice jars in uniform sizes
Choose one type of spice jar and stick to a few repeated sizes. This makes it easy to arrange the jars in rows and see the labels in a single line. Pour the spices over from bags into jars, so loose spices and loose bags do not clutter the drawer or shelf. A simple choice is spice jars with brass lids, which can stand together and give a uniform look.
How to get started
Start by gathering all spices in one place. Discard what has expired. Divide the spices into groups such as everyday cooking, baking, and whole spices. Pour them into jars and arrange them in rows by frequency of use.
Labeling spices
Labeling saves time. Use ready-made labels so you can read the name from the front, even when the jars are close together. Place the label in the same place on all jars - for example, in the middle of the front - so your eyes can quickly find the right one. Choose a simple set of spice labels and keep the same style across shelves and drawers.
Turntable for spices
A turntable makes it easy to reach the jars at the back in a corner cabinet or on a top shelf. The advantage is that you can rotate, get a full overview, and put everything back in the same place. Try a sturdy wooden turntable with a high edge for your most frequently used jars and small tins.
Choose what lives in the turntable
- Everyday spices: salt, pepper, paprika, curry, oregano
- Baking: cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla sugar
- Whole spices: bay leaves, star anise, peppercorns
Spice storage in a drawer or cabinet
Drawer: Arrange the jars in tight rows with the label at the top of the front. Do not lay them down - standing jars are easier to grab and put back. Place the rows according to your routine: front row for everyday food, next row for baking, back for special dishes.
Cabinet: Work in levels. Place the most frequently used spices at eye level, less frequently used ones at the back or higher up. Optionally use a low tray under the rows so you can pull the entire zone out at once without moving individual jars.
Storage jars for larger quantities
Some spices take up more space than a standard spice jar - for example coarse salt, bay leaves, or cinnamon sticks. Here it makes sense to gather them in larger storage jars. They create calm on the shelf, protect against pests, and make it easy to dose from one place. Arrange the large jars together on the top shelf and refill small spice jars as needed. This keeps your everyday life smooth and your kitchen looking nice.
Maintenance without hassle
Refill continuously when a jar is half empty. Go through the collection every three to six months so you use what you already have. Stick to what you know you use - do not fill your home with more than is needed. This way you maintain an overview, harmony, and an organized everyday life that supports your cooking.
