Food storage containers make it easier to create fixed places in the kitchen, so you can quickly find what you use every day. When food items are collected in clear containers, drawers, cabinets, the refrigerator, and freezer become calmer to look at - and easier to use. At élé living, you'll find storage containers that are suitable for both dry goods and organizing food items in the different zones of the kitchen.
Choose storage containers according to your food items
Start by looking at what you actually store. Small food items don't require the same space as pasta, flour, or larger portions, and therefore it makes sense to choose a few repeated sizes rather than many different containers. This creates a more harmonious look and makes it easier to keep things tidy over time.
A simple method is to divide food items by use:
- Small food items: snacks, nuts, berries, and smaller portions.
- Medium sizes: cold cuts, dairy products, open jars, and food items that are used often.
- Larger containers: dry goods such as pasta, rice, oatmeal, or larger quantities of fruits and vegetables.
When each type of food item has its place, food rotation becomes easier, and you'll find it simpler to use what came in first.
Storage containers for dry goods in cabinets and drawers
Dry goods often take up more space than you'd think, especially if they are in open bags or packaging of different sizes. Here, uniform containers can create a calmer and more practical kitchen. A specific choice for smaller quantities is the Gastromax storage container 0.8 liter, which can be used for food items such as seeds, snacks, or smaller portions of dry goods.
For larger food items, the Gastromax storage container 2.25 liters can be relevant for pasta, rice, or oatmeal, for example. When you collect dry goods in containers, it also becomes easier to see what you have before you buy new items.
Storage containers for refrigerator and freezer
Storage containers and refrigerator boxes can be used to create structure in both the refrigerator and freezer. In the refrigerator, it's especially about organizing food items according to daily routines. Small boxes are particularly useful for small loose food items like snacks and cold cuts, because they can easily disappear behind larger items.
A practical example is the refrigerator box XS, which is good for small items that can quickly create clutter on the shelves. Medium-sized boxes can be used for dairy products, open jars, or fruits and vegetables, so you can pull out the box, see its contents, and put it back in place. If you choose boxes with purchased lids, you can close the boxes with their respective lids and stack them on top of each other to optimize space in the refrigerator.
Glass containers for prepared food and leftovers
For prepared food, glass containers can be a good supplement to classic storage containers. They offer a simple look and make it easy to collect leftovers, lunch portions, or pre-prepared food items in one place. The glass food storage containers with bamboo lids 3-pack provide several sizes, so you can choose the container according to the portion instead of using a box that is too large.
Create calm with fixed places
Good organization is not about owning the most containers, but about choosing solutions that fit your routines. Place the food items you use most often at the front or grouped in the same area, and let the larger containers stand where they are easy to pull out. In a feng shui-inspired kitchen, fixed places create calm because the eye meets order rather than visual noise. Start with one shelf, one drawer, or one category of food items - small steps are often enough to feel the difference.
