Smart Tips for Kitchen Storage

There’s no two ways about it – messy kitchens are counter-productive and a cooking killjoy. Making clever storage decisions will help you to function better in your cooking space, as well as give you the opportunity to show off your Le Creuset on the worktop with our stylish and ergonomic range of storage products. Get organised with our storage-saving tips below:

• A simple and effective way to go about re-organising your kitchen for maximum space is by categorisation. Think of your kitchen in terms of different zones, marking out designated areas for prep, cooking, storage and washing up (these inevitably overlap). Keep related items close to one another.
• Purge your kitchen and pantry of clutter at least once a month or more. Expired ingredients, old washing-up sponges, broken or unused items: these are all good candidates to start with. Not only will you instantly have more space for storing essentials, but you’ll also be more mindful of buying only what is necessary.
• Keep what you need at hand: If it’s not integral to your regular kitchen routine, find another place to store it! Pack away small appliances until they are needed again for meal prep. Pinpoint your high-use items and keep these on the countertop for cooking convenience – such as a Salt Keeper for grabbing a pinch of salt.

• Don’t be tempted to tuck everything away into cabinetry or already-crammed kitchen drawers. Make use of open shelving or a pot rack – this frees up space and adds visual interest to your kitchen in a most brilliant way. Hang your most frequently used utensils for easy access.

• Where possible, buy stackable sets or items. Stackability is a space-saving design, which goes a long way in minimising the amount of storage space required. Le Creuset offers stackable Storage Jars with Wooden Lids, along with a complementary Stackable Milk Jug and Stackable Sugar Bowl for your breakfast table.

STORAGE ESSENTIALS

Le Creuset Large Storage Jar with Wooden Lid
These storage jars with beech wood lid are the perfect way to store and keep ingredients fresh, as well as add colour to kitchen shelves. Available in three convenient sizes, they are designed to stack neatly and to mix or match at home.

Le Creuset Cookie Jar
The stoneware Cookie Jar keeps cookies, biscotti or any other treats in cool, dry and dark conditions, ensuring the best preservation possible. The lid features a silicone seal around the base for an airtight seal.

Le Creuset Utensil Holder
This roomy utensil jar helps keep a large selection of kitchen utensils organised and tidy. It’s the perfect size for holding a full collection of tools within easy reach, and both the interior and exterior enamel stand up to wear-and-tear.

Le Creuset Spice Jars
These airtight storage jars are designed to keep spices in the ideal environment to best preserve their flavour, aroma and colour. Try them with spices, herbs, coffee, tea, sugar, and so much more!

Le Creuset Butter Dish
This stoneware butter dish, which features a capacity of 250g, is able to go from the fridge to the microwave to soften butter for easy spreading during meals. The butter dish’s stoneware construction also means it retains temperatures longer.

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