How best to store and keep track of all those food items that don’t go in the fridge or freezer? Perhaps you have a separate pantry – or simply need to make the most of your kitchen shelf, drawer and cabinet space. Either way, here are a few ideas to better organise those groceries that you only use up gradually, rather than straight away.
Take that food drawer from “Oh no!” to “Yessss!”
Food storage drawers can easily become chaotic – especially if you try to use the original packaging. We have food containers in all shapes and sizes, so creating a home for everything is easy. Food prep and shopping become a breeze when you can instantly see exactly what you have.
A small gesture changes everything
Make the most of food
Don’t throw away leftover fruit and vegetables—preserve them! Try making jams, pickles, and sauces. At IKEA, we have jars for preserves that will inspire you to start.
Give your cupboards a glow-up
Finding the space you need for food storage can be a challenge. However, with a little clever thinking, a simple kitchen cabinet can work wonders, storing far more than you might expect.
Corners, countertops, walls and wheels
Need more food storage? Add shelves and a rail with hooks for an instant spot for pulses, netted bags of fruit, and other popular items. Vertical, tiered units on the worktop keep key items close at hand, while a trusty trolley is ideal for keeping all your breakfast staples in one place and easing the morning rush.
Living the walk-in dream
The walk-in pantry is a dream for many. However, these spaces are often smaller than you think. That’s where flexible shelving comes in. By making the most of the room’s height and wall space, you can make room for everything from pasta to your stash of high-turnover items – without anything getting lost at the back. And don’t forget the small add-ons like rails, hooks, clips and baskets – the unsung storage heroes in any kitchen.
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