A food storage box makes it easy to keep the kitchen tidy, store leftovers and prepare meals at a leisurely pace. When you choose fixed sizes and a simple system, you create a visually calm expression and get a quicker overview in both the cupboard, fridge and freezer. Here you will find practical tips for choosing the right boxes and combining them with boxes and glasses, so that everyday life flows more simply.
Glass food storage box with bamboo lid
Glass provides quick access to the contents, and a simple wooden look fits naturally into a minimalist kitchen. Choose fixed sizes that can be stacked so you can collect similar portions and create structure. A clear choice is glass food storage boxes , which are suitable for everything from small leftovers to entire meals. The lids close off each portion and make it easy to place the boxes in a row or on top of each other in the cupboard.
Tip: Agree at home what the individual sizes are typically used for so that the boxes always find their way back to their place.
Organizing the fridge with food storage boxes
Leftovers in your boxes make it easier to see what should be used first. Feel free to supplement with transparent refrigerator boxes for loose food so that small items don't clutter up the boxes.
Size and location - examples
- Small: Berries and snacks. A practical example is the XS refrigerator box , which collects small items that would otherwise disappear at the back.
- Medium: Dairy products in use, small packages and open jars.
- Large: Vegetables, larger fruits and meal prep portions in glass containers.
Close the boxes with their own lids and stack them where the shelf allows. When you pull out a box, you can see all the contents at once and quickly put it back in place. Place what needs to be eaten first at the front of the shelf, and move newly filled items to the back.
Meal prep and leftovers - how to make it easy
Stick to a few formats so that the lids fit across. Fill the boxes evenly, for example one box per meal, and collect them in the same zone in the fridge. Use the front row first and put freshly prepared boxes at the back. This little habit creates flow without having to think about it. When there are few leftovers left in several boxes, you can collect them in one and free up space for the next planned cooking day.
Dry goods in storage jars for an overview
When staples like flour, rice and pasta are poured into clear storage jars , the contents are uniform and protected from pests. Fill the same type of jar from left to right and stick to 2-3 sizes so that the shelf looks calm. It is good to put clear labels for dry goods on the front so that the items can be seen and read in one motion, and you get a quick overview without it appearing dominant on the shelf.
From fridge to freezer - plan storage
Refrigerator boxes and storage bins can be used in both the refrigerator and freezer. It makes it easy to gather raw vegetables in one place, pack food in portions and move them directly to the freezer. Put lids on each box so they can be stacked, and stick to fixed places: vegetables in one place, ready meals in another. When you take a box out, you get a quick overview and can put it back in place without disturbing the rest of the system.
With a few, well-thought-out choices - clear glass, similar boxes and transparent boxes - you create a quiet, functional rhythm in the kitchen that supports your routines and frees up mental space in everyday life.































