10 Storage Ideas for Your Herbs and Spices
House these culinary helpers within reach in a clever storage system designed for stress-free cooking
Herbs and spices can be the secret ingredients that make a dish sing, but why is it that you can never seem to find the one you want when you most need it? I’m sure I’m not the only one who has more than one cinnamon, cumin or paprika in their collection because of this very problem. Only you can put an end to the time you waste searching crowded cupboards and pantries for what you know is in there somewhere. Luckily, one of these ideas is sure to be easy to implement in your kitchen.
2. Grow them yourself
If you have enough light coming into your kitchen, why not take your cooking to the next level and grow some herbs of your own? Fresh is always best when it comes to adding flavour, and having lush, green living plants inside is always a healthy thing.
If you have enough light coming into your kitchen, why not take your cooking to the next level and grow some herbs of your own? Fresh is always best when it comes to adding flavour, and having lush, green living plants inside is always a healthy thing.
3. Install a cupboard within a cupboard
How clever is this idea? If all your above-bench cupboards are the same depth, make maximum use of the one closest to the stovetop with a double layer of shelving. A swing-out spice rack like this one means you can layer containers on both sides, and still have room for condiments behind.
How clever is this idea? If all your above-bench cupboards are the same depth, make maximum use of the one closest to the stovetop with a double layer of shelving. A swing-out spice rack like this one means you can layer containers on both sides, and still have room for condiments behind.
4. DIY a magnetic display
This creative display is just for decoration but there’s no reason you can’t apply the same principle to your kitchen. Fill jars with herbs and spices and stick them to magnetic strips on your kitchen wall. Metal lids are, of course, a must.
This creative display is just for decoration but there’s no reason you can’t apply the same principle to your kitchen. Fill jars with herbs and spices and stick them to magnetic strips on your kitchen wall. Metal lids are, of course, a must.
5. Dedicate a drawer
So simple, so achievable. Free up a drawer and buy a tilted drawer insert that makes herbs and spices easy to see.
So simple, so achievable. Free up a drawer and buy a tilted drawer insert that makes herbs and spices easy to see.
6. Place them end to end
This IKEA storage solution makes living easy. The labelled jars sit snugly in place and make maximum use of the space at hand.
This IKEA storage solution makes living easy. The labelled jars sit snugly in place and make maximum use of the space at hand.
The same approach can apply to the inside of pantry doors.
8. Tuck it away
This spice rack is positioned just where you need it most, and no drawer or cupboard opening is required. When you’re short on time, every second counts.
This spice rack is positioned just where you need it most, and no drawer or cupboard opening is required. When you’re short on time, every second counts.
10. Consider a slide-out storage system
This is one to work into your next kitchen renovation. This option takes up precious little room, but puts all the flavour enhancers you need within arm’s reach.
YOU TELL US
Which storage option would you love to have at your house for your herbs and spices? Share your cravings in the comments section below.
This is one to work into your next kitchen renovation. This option takes up precious little room, but puts all the flavour enhancers you need within arm’s reach.
YOU TELL US
Which storage option would you love to have at your house for your herbs and spices? Share your cravings in the comments section below.
No handyperson skills are required for this easy option. The only guidelines are to find attractive storage containers, label them clearly, then stack them on a nice (preferably fire-resistant, if next to the stovetop) tray. Your herbs and spices will be easy to find, and they’ll look pretty terrific, too.