Showing posts with label kitchen storage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kitchen storage. Show all posts

7/29/2026

TRÖSKNING Bin with Lid (Light grey-blue) (25 L)

These bins are quite large, very good looking and stackable. They're made of sturdy plastic material and hold lots of weight. I have three of these vertically stored and they're a space saver. I love this colour as well.

They were designed as recycle bins for dry waste (paper, cans, glass, metal, etc.) but they're great for storage as well. The lid is easy to put in and out, and the bin has two inbuilt handles that makes easy to carry. It also has a large opening, covered by a flap cover, which makes them ideal for recycling. In the past, I've used them to store shoes and Xmas decorations. At this stage, though, I'm using them as temporary storage bins, to put some of my art supplies in. They can be used to store garden and shed tools  as well

It's a pity that the bins weren't designed for outdoors purposes, as they're such a great storage solution. If you just use them to dispose of your dry waste, it might not be important, but the lid isn't the best to have the bin locked, something that matters if you want to use them as storage bins or you're are moving houses.  
 
Designer = Christina Halskov.

Materials = Polypropylene plastic (min. 50% recycled).

Measurements = 30H x 30W x 42D cm.

MIND = 
> Indoors use only.
> Not approved for food contact.  
> Max stacking height 90 cm.  

 

 

 

BLOMNING Tin withLid (Off-white) (10x10x10 cm)

I love these boxes. They're so stylish and classy, and they look great inside my Raskog white trolley. They look great anywhere I've place them. They're e designed to store coffee, tea or spices, but I use them as storage boxes in my office/studio. Things I've put inside are, among others, Crayola crayons, Ikea spare parts (like those that you've left with after assembling a flat pack), used batteries, and push lamps. I love they're are lightweight and stackable, as save me space inside the trolley. . The lid locks hermetically but it's easy to get it up.

Designer = IKEA of Sweden.
Materials = Tinplated steel, Tinted clear polyester lacquer, Clear polyester lacquer, Paint.
MIND= 

> It holds about 300 grams of ground coffee or 200 grams of loose-leaf tea.

> Hand wash only.   

7/17/2026

HÅLLBAR Bin with lid (Light grey) (3 Litre)

This bin is the smaller in the Hallbar line and I find it extremely useful. It's made of very good quality plastic, and has a very pleasurable roundish design that I love. These boxes can stacked on othes of the same size or on bigger ones from the same line. It can  also be integrated into a kitchen drawer or cabinet.
 
It can be used as food scrap bin, but I mostly use it for storage. I have four of these under my kitchen sink  holding scourers, sponges, cleaning clothes and gloves, small garden tools, tealight candles, and used batteries among other items. They come with a white self-adhesive label for easy identification.
 
The lid needs to be put into position.First one has to slide right or left the "hinges", then close the link and press the lid hooks down onto the hinges. It's easy but, depending on the items, sometimes they're a bit tricky to position.

Designer = Henrik Preutz.
Materials =  + 50% recycled plastic.
Measurements =  Lower outer measure, depth: 11.7 cm. Upper outer measure, depth: 16.2 cm. Lower outer measure, width: 16.6 cm. Upper outer measure, width: 20.0 cm. Height: 17.1 cm.

 

4/06/2026

IKEA 365+ Stainless-Steel Square Food container (600 ml)

This is another brilliant IKEA 365+ food container that I use all the time. It's very small, but it fits my small air-fryer beautifully and it has replaced the very toxic stinky greasy silicone liners I had before. 
 
It's not only an air-fryer container. I use it to store leftovers or small quantities of cooked vegetables in the fridge (the plastic or bamboo lids are sold separately), and to reheat and bake in my normal oven.  
 
It washes beautifully. Although it will lose its lustre with use, mine still looks great despite the many uses.
 
I wish they made this one in larger sizes.   

DESIGNER Unknown.

MIND  Freezer, dishwasher and over safe.

 

 

 

 

 

IKEA 365+ Food storage basket with lid (15 W x 15 D x 11 H cm)

I'm a fan of IKEA 365+ products as I have had many for years and they are still in great condition. This basket is too cute and Skandie for me to pass. I have two of these to store onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, apples, and another two for small items of chocolate (Ferrero Rocher balls and small chocolate protein bars for example). They look great on the my kitchen table, and the mesh is perfect to keep onions and garlic aired, and to see though the contents. In the past I've also used to store used batteries and other small items. 
 
They are stackable, so they occupy little space, whether they have the lid on or off.
 
DESIGNER Unknown.
 
MIND Don't use in the fridge or outdoors. NOT microwave safe. NOT dishwasher safe. 
 
MATERIALS 

Basket: Steel, Polyester powder coating

Lid: Bamboo, Clear acrylic lacquer
Seal: Silicone rubber

 

 

 

 
 

1/05/2026

Kmart 1 Drawer Wide Mesh Organiser

This light drawer is perfect for my office storage needs, but it can be used to organise a wardrobe or a kitchen cupboard as it's very roomy and you can put tons of stuff in it. 

 I have three of these stacked under my work desktop. I could have put a fourth one, but I have an Ikea square container of the same size on top, which I use as rubbish bin. The result is really neat and I have so much stuff put out of the freaking way. It makes the perfect under-desk unit because I can move this "unit" easily and I can put tons of stuff in it. I wish I could put castors to them, because it's perfect otherwise. You could use two of the Kmart small rectangular organised on top of this unit and compartmentalise the space better.   

The main downside is the rolling system, as the rails on which the baskets roll over are not shaped as well as they should and, sometimes, the baskets derail and get stuck, so I have to manually put them back on track. This isn't a big hassle at all, as this only happens sometimes, but it's a designer flaw and the baskets aren't that cheap. For the rest, the handles are very neat, but it would have been better if they protruded a bit so that usage is easier.   
 
USEFUL INFORMATION
Measurements: 15.8cm (H) x 34cm (W) x 38cm (D)
Maximum weight: Top layer 5kg, basket 5kg 
Materials: Iron with epoxy powder coating, wire and wood
Product weight: 1.16kg
 

1/01/2026

Generic French Butter Crock (Flower)

I've never had a crock before, so I bought this one mostly because of the wonderful floral design and great pricing. I watched some YouTube mini videos to check how to use this properly. This is a traditional way of keeping butter and really something I didn't know I needed till I got it. 

The exterior shell covers and protects an inverted cup shell where you put the butter in. The inner cup is  placed upside down after having added water to the exterior shell, up to the level marked outside. Add a pinch of salt to the water. When you place the cup down, it creates a vacuum-seal kind of effect, and this keeps the butter fresh and spreadable. I change the water every 4 to 7 days. I keep the crock on my kitchen bench, away from the sun and from any heat source; no mould so far! The container outer shell is quite large, but the amount of butter you can put inside the storage cup is about 150 grams. It washes easily by hand or in the dishwasher. I love this crock!

Kilner Glass Bottle (1 Litre)

This is a great bottle for passata, juices and milk. I use it mostly for juice. It's made of premium thick glass and has the brand logo embossed on the front. I love the large mouth as I allows me to put in and pour out liquids and sauces easily. The wide mouth also makes handwashing super easy. Dishwasher safe for the rest.  

11/23/2025

Kilner Storage Jar with Shaker Lid (250ml)

I thought these jars would make a good salt & pepper set, but the jars are too big for table purposes. They're still great to have them on my cooking station for everyday purposes or to store large quantities of spices. 
 
The design is great, in the sense that holds the same amount of product as other jars but utilises less space on my counter top.The lid has an upper rotating over-lid that opens to three different perforated sections for sprinkling and pouring purposes. The pouring opening is perhaps too large if you cook for two people and don't use large pots. 
 
Unfortunately, this jars aren't dishwasher or microwave safe, and it will break on touch with boiling water. So, not as good as other Kilner containers. On the other hand, there is no reason why you would want to wash this often or put it in a microwave.  

8/15/2025

Kmart 2 Drawer Mesh Organiser

These two-drawer organisers are a hit with me and my place. They've allowed me to tidy up my kitchen under-sink cupboards, my bathroom vanity, my laundry and my pantry. They're a bit pricey, but they're stackable, are very roomy and I can put tons of things inside. They stand quite a lot of weight and are easily movable and modular.  In all honesty they save so much space and all my spaces look tidy and organised. 
 
The main downside is the rolling in-rolling out system, as the rails on which the baskets roll over are not shaped properly, so the baskets tend  to derail and get stuck and I have to manually lift them and then put them back on track. 
 
They're a bit pricey for the quality, but they work for so many spaces and are durable.  
 
USEFUL INFO
Measurements: 30.5cm (H) x 17cm (W) x 38cm (D)
Maximum weight: Top layer: 5kg,  Basket: 3kg
Materials: Iron with Epoxy powder coating, wire and wood
Weight: 1.37kg

8/08/2025

SUNNERSTA Container (12x11 cm)

The Sunnersta containers, available in different colours, are multifunctional sleek containers, made of premium plastic. The outer layer is matte and the inner is somewhat glossy, which works great for purposes like putting pens, pencils, markers and crayons, where the items might leak or left traces of colour. They wash easily and don't get stained easily. 
 
These containers are part of the Sunnersta hanging system, which provides cheap but good looking storage solutions for office, kitchen, laundry and bathroom. I use them mostly in my home office to store different small items, paint tubes and tools inside larger baskets. They also make perfect desktop mini bins. They launch different colours every season, so you can colour code your office or kitchen or craft caddy.
 
Price is absolutely ridiculous for such a good quality durable product.  

8/03/2025

Kmart Large Wire and Wood Shelf

I bought this to add storage space on my kitchen bench, but it turned out to be more of a nuisance. It's a good idea, but my shelf was wobbly and one of the screws would not go in properly. I thought of using it inside my pantry, but, again, it was a bit of a nuisance. I've used it also as floor stand to put my home office cable box . It helped with that. It doesn't stand much weight and, especially in the pantry, reduced the space instead of creating more. 
 
Perhaps it was a faulty item, and other pieces work perfectly, but I found that using a bed tray on my kitchen bench is way better, more stable, and more stylish. 
 
I would not recommend this.
  
USEFUL INFO  
Measurements: 23.5cm (H) x 50cm (W) x 19.5cm (D)
Box dimensions: 3.2cm (L) x 20.5cm (H) x 50.2cm (D)
Maximum weight capacity: 4kg
Materials: Powder-coated iron with rubber wood handles

5/30/2025

IKEA 365+ Square Food Storage Basket (14x14x10 cm)

These square baskets are cut and have a wonderful clean design. They look like part of the Risatorp line due to its mix of white epoxied mesh and bamboo lids. I love the way they look, that they can be stacked, and that the lid seals the container perfectly. aled. Handwash only, of course. You cannot put anything liquid in it and I personally would not store food in them. Wiping them with a damp cloth is enough. Every single IKEA 365+ product storage that I bought about 10 years ago, I still have it in good conditions. So I expect the same from these mini baskets.
 
DESIGNER Unknown

5/22/2025

BLOMNING Coffee & Tea Tin (11x7x20 cm)

This tin box is really beautiful, classy and elegant. It looks expensive. It's meant to be used for tea and coffee storage, but I give mine different uses: crafts storage, sugar storage, tea bags storage, fabric scraps storage. Whatever small I need to store. This box is stackable and is complemented by a shorter version that can be put on. Hand-wash only.
 
DESIGNER Mikael Axelsson
 

5/19/2025

SKÅDIS Container with Lid (White)

These containers are designed specifically for Ikea Skadis pegboard system. They look beautiful, are made of good quality plastic, so much so that the translucent container looks like glass. These are a bit tricky to use because their hanging and opening system is not the best. Unlike the other hanging container, which is perfect, this one's hanging hooks aren't on the container but on the lid. Besides, you have to get used to sliding the container into the lid, not the other way around. It doesn't make sense to me because, this way, it's ease to drop the bottom and its contents or, otherwise, as I do, you need to be super conscious of how you open and close the container. Personally, I would not use it with condiments or spices.
 
DESIGNER Eva Lilja Löwenhielm
 

4/17/2025

JORDBORR 3-Pack Multicoloured Snowflake Self-adhesive Hooks

This is such a cool playful set of hooks. They're self-adhesive, so there is little installation needed. They are quite large and bulky in a way, and hold up to two kilos. I bought them to hang some items from the sides of my large Raskog trolleys (which have a slightly rugged texture). I followed the installation instructions, left them overnight, and started using them next day. They are cute and I can hang up my large headset, some art rugs, and small items that I would otherwise have to store in drawers. They're versatile, because I can use this in the kitchen and the bathroom as well.
 
DESIGNER Willy Chong 

3/02/2025

RISATORP Desk Organiser (White, 50x16x17 cm)

I was after this Risatorp desk organiser for months. First, it was a bit too pricey, then it wasn't delivered to my postcode. I was really excite when I was able to get it. 
 
I felt an immediate attraction towards this piece and design. The killer minimalist white epoxy and caramel bamboo colour combo, the mesh, the simplicity, the originality, the roundness, the floating legs. My eyes still spark when I look at it. 
 
It's longer and heavier than I expected or the product photos make you think. You'd need a long large desk for this organiser to look right on your desk. Otherwise, you might want to place it on the top of a shelf. The inside is compartmented, so this allows you to devote different spaces to different stuff.  I've put some of my crayons in recycled glass containers, a small pen holder with my most used markers and pencils, a small  square tissue box, a tiny tin box with my meds, hand cream, and a few other things, and there is still room for little items. 

Assembly was easy overall, but I had difficulty screwing one of the legs strait. 

DESIGNERS A-M Nilsson & A Wallgren.

3/01/2025

RISATORP Basket with Compartments (White, 33x24x23 cm)

Another stunner in the Risatorp basket world. This is a large basket with an inner bamboo divider and handle. It's made of the same materials as the other baskets in the line in the wonderful  Skandy style that I love. 
 
This basket is quite heavy, but it can be easy transported by the handle. The divider is great to keep different things separate. Like other Risatorp baskets I own, it's versatile. I've used it as bathroom toiletries container; one side for hair products, the other for cosmetics. I've used it as art desk organiser; I kept it on the floor with some basic painting tools and a water bottle. I've also used it to store socks and stockings, one on each compartment. Ditto for my workdays bras & panties, to have them at hand when I dress for work in the morning. I think this is perfect for a picnic or to carry small items of food and drinks to a foodie get-together. 

The inner wooden pieces have to be assembled. I found the positioning and screwing of them easy if you 'plug' the two wooden pieces to the handle bar before you position it inside. 
 
DESIGNER Wiebke Braasch.
 

RISATORP Square Basket (White, 25x26x18 cm)

This is the first Risatorp basket that came to the market and the first one I bought. I have several already and they are a must at home. This basket looks small but accommodates tons of stuff, and it's easy to store anywhere. If you want to keep it outside,  looks great and stylish. I've given this basket different uses, from my office to my laundry, from my kitchen to my bedroom and currently sit in my bathroom.  The mesh body makes it light, and the bamboo handle makes carrying stuff inside a breeze. This is an Ikea classic  design, easily recognizable, and has has been imitated by big stores (Target and Kmart for example).
 
DESIGNER Wiebke Braasch

 

RISATORP Rectangular Basket (White, 27x42x23 cm)

I love the Risatorp baskets line, and this model is the most useful of the many models I have. This has proven to be the most versatile, the one with most capacity and the easiest one to store. I've moved this around my place many times and and I've given it different uses. As  storage for my laundry cleaning products on top of my washing machine. I've used it as shower "caddy" to put all my most used daily toiletries. I've used it as sockets and stockings 'drawer'. I've used it as stationary storage.  

This basket is great. It looks good in my studio/office, laundry, bathroom and kitchen. It hasn't broken or deteriorated despite the weight I've put inside. It's easy to move around thanks to the sturdy handles. It's easy to clean. The rectangular narrow shape makes it easy to use in small spaces, and it's easy to stack too. I've had it for several years and still looks as new. In one word, this is a must at home and I have a couple o them.  

DESIGNER Wiebke Braasch