Spice storage - easily create peace and order in the kitchen

A good solution for spice storage makes cooking easier and creates a calm expression in the kitchen. Clear zones, fixed spaces and simple labelling provide an overview and help you quickly go from idea to pot. Inspired by the principles behind feng shui, it's about making room for what you actually use and avoiding unnecessary stuff. élé living works with this very focus - aesthetics, function and clarity in everyday life.

Choose one type of spice jar and stick to a few repeating sizes. This makes it easy to line up the jars and see the labels on one line. Pour the spices from bags into jars so that crumbs and loose bags don't clutter the drawer or shelf. An easy choice is spice jars with brass lids , which can be stacked together and give a uniform look.

Start by gathering all your spices in one place. Throw out any that have expired. Divide the spices into groups such as daily cooking, baking and whole spices. Pour into jars and arrange in rows according to frequency of use.

Labeling saves time. Use ready-made labels so you can read the name from the front, even when the jars are close together. Place the label in the same place on all jars - for example, in the middle of the front - so the eye quickly finds the right one. Choose a single set of labels for spices and keep the same style across shelves and drawers.

A turntable makes it easy to reach the back jars in a corner cabinet or on a top shelf. The advantage is that you can rotate, get a full overview and put everything back in the same place. Try a sturdy wooden turntable with a high edge for your most frequently used jars and small cans.

Choose what lives in the dish

• Everyday spices: salt, pepper, paprika, curry, oregano
• Baking: cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla sugar
• Whole spices: bay leaves, star anise, peppercorns

Drawer: Arrange jars in tight rows with the label at the top of the front. Don't lay them down - upright jars are easier to grab and put back. Arrange the rows according to your routine: front row for everyday food, next row for baking, back row for special dishes.

Cabinet: Work in levels. Place frequently used spices at eye level, less frequently used ones at the back or higher up. If necessary, use a shallow tray under the rows so you can pull out the entire zone at once without moving individual jars.

Some spices take up more space than a standard spice jar - for example coarse salt, bay leaves or cinnamon sticks. Here it makes sense to collect them in larger storage jars . They create order on the shelf, protect against pests and make it easy to dose from one place. Place the large jars together on the top shelf and fill up small spice jars as needed. This keeps your everyday life running smoothly and your kitchen looking nice.

Refill regularly when a glass is half empty. Go through your collection every three to six months so you can use what you already have. Stick to what you know you use - don't fill your home with more than you need. This way you maintain overview, harmony and an organized everyday life that supports your cooking.