How to store fresh produce to make it last longer? How to store it outside the fridge and in a stylish way? How to even add a vibe to the kitchen with this storage solution? All of these questions will be answered in today’s roundup!
How To Keep Your Fruit Fresh Longer?
Select the freshest fruits possible, so they will last longer. Keep an eye on temperature, moisture and ethylene, the gas that some produce makes and that helps ripening. Consider sealing with zip-top plastic bags, silicone pouches, containers with lids that will hold in moisture and keep the sensitive pieces from the effects of ethylene.
Some fruits like peaches, mangoes and avocados are best left out on the kitchen bench so they can ripen. As soon as they ripen, move them to the fridge. Apples prefer the cold, keep them in the fridge. Citrus fruits can be stored on the countertop (so you remember to use them) or keep them fresher longer in the fridge. Brush lime juice on avocado and apple halves. The citric acid in the juice slows the browning process and keeps your fruit looking fresh and appetizing.
Inside The Fridge
Inside the fridge you can place your fresh produce into drawers, trays and acrylic boxes or containers. Choose matching ones to make the fridge look stylish and cohesive. You can also keep fruit fresh longer if you put them into jars with plastic or metal lids.
Organize your fridge with jars, acrylic crates and boxes to make it look cooler and keep everything at hand.
This large fridge drawer is organized with clear acrylic boxes with fruit and vegetables.
The fridge is done with acrylic organizers and containers, all of them feature calligraphy. (via domino).
You can store your fresh produce in jars with metal lids to make it last longer.
Jars with plastic lids will store your fruit and berries not as long as those with metal ones but still.
Put your fruit into fridge drawers and voila, just don't mix them in one compartment.
This fridge is done with acrylic boxes with lids and labels to make it look cool and cohesive.
Outside The Fridge
Tabletop Storage
If you don’t have a lot to store, use some wire bowls in the style that matches your kitchen. Place them on the countertop and you will always remember to eat some fruit as it will be at hand.
This black wire tiered stand is a cool piece to store fruit if you don't need to place there many.
The wooden crates on a stand can be a nice solution for storing food and you can DIY it.
Make such a cool stained tiered crate to store both fruits and veggies and give your kitchen a farmhouse vibe.
This wire tiered stand is like stacked wire baskets, and you can store anything here.
Wire bowls with wooden lids are a gorgeous way to store produce and add style to the kitchen.
A tiered woven stand for fruit is a cool solution with a rustic feel in the space.
Hanging Storage
The best way to keep your fruit close but still declutter the countertops is to choose hanging storage. These can be wire baskets and boxes attached to the wall, hanging tiered bowls, creative spheres and so on. You can attach them to the walls, cabinet sides or just suspend to the ceiling, it’s up to you. Use the space you have to advantage – whether this is dead space behind the cabinet or a blank wall. Most of these ideas are easy to DIY.
This tiered black wire rack with stained wood is a lovely idea for a modern or farmhouse kitchen.
The pink accent wall is done with black wire baskets with fruits and these are amazing to make a modern kitchen cooler.
Go for a lightweight solution with such a wall-mounted rack with white wire baskets.
This tiered cane bowl holder with rope is a cool solution for fruit and it will add a certain vibe to a modern space.
I love this cool wire sphere fruit holder, it will add to the style of any modern kitchen.
These hanging wire spheres with fruit look whimsical and cool, hang them using ropes or twine in your space.
Gold wire racks are non-typical but will be nice for a glam kitchen or dining room.
This tiered metal holder on hook is a classic solution to store fruits outside the fridge.
This whitewashed rack with wire baskets is a lovely idea for a farmhouse space, and you can place not only fruit but also veggies there.
This simple wooden rack is done with sacks with fruit and it's a nice idea if you don't have anything else at hand.
This red wire tiered holder can be hung anywhere, and it's great to keep your countertops decluttered.
Wire bowls on chains look very airy and lightweight and won't be too much in your face.
These black wire bowls hanging on chain will keep your countertops uncluttered.
This niche is done with shelves and wire baskets with fruit, that is a whole fruit station in the kitchen.
Declutter the kitchen countertops and use hanging storage units for fresh produce.
These vintage wire holders can be attached to the wall in any part of your kitchen.
Attach this wire rack to the side of the cabinet, so you'll use this dead space and will declutter the countertops.
These cool transparent baskets are just hung on the hooks to hold fresh produce, a cool idea for a modern space.
These black wire boxes or baskets attached to the wall are a lovely solution for a modern space with black accents.
These wire racks with several compartments not only store fresh produce but also some plants and towels.
The black wire shelf has several compartments with labels and some hooks for mugs. (via homebnc).
This wooden rack with wire holders is a cool idea for a rustic kitchen, and it can be easily DIYed. (via cestquoicebruit).
Organize a drink station and hang fresh fruit over the tabletop using such a holder. (via housebeautiful).
This macrame holder is attached to the cabinet and it holds quite enough fruits. (via cotemaison).
This black wire rack with stained details is a beautiful way to display fresh fruit and veggies outside the fridge.
The black wall is done with wire baskets and bright fruit stand out in the black backdrop very well.
Black wire baskets can be attached to the cabinet side to save countertop space and display produce.
Rail Storage
The easiest fruit storage solution is just adding some hanging organizers to the rails that you might already have on your cabinets. This is a quick fix and your fruit will catch an eye every time you approach a cabinet. The organizers you use may be not only basic wire baskets but also beautiful woven ones for a rustic feel.
These stylish wire baskets can be hung on the rail in your kitchen. (via apartmenttherapy).
These lovely hanging baskets are perfect to store fruit and they will add a cottage feel to the kitchen.
This black kitchen rail is finished off with hooks, on which woven organizers are hanging. It's a lovely idea for a rustic feel in the space.
This rail is done with hooks and there are crochet baskets hanging on them, which add a cozy feel to the kitchen.
These stylish hanging wire baskets are a perfect accent for a contemporary kitchen.