Martha Stewart, AKA the original influencer, is beloved for her ability to blend timeless design aesthetics with functionality, and, unsurprisingly, nothing epitomizes this quite like her kitchen. Complete with French-country style copper pans and mixed-material countertops, Martha's kitchen is an industrial-quality space with a domestic heart, and the secret lies in her storage.
It's been almost a year since I first saw Martha's oversized glass containers, as seen behind her in the photograph below. Still, twelve months on, they are the simplest but most powerful kitchen storage solution I have seen to date.
The sizeable containers, much like these from Amazon, don't look out of place in her farmhouse kitchen, yet they reinforce the importance of functionality in the room that works the hardest. Despite their simplicity, she proudly displays them – a reminder that our most practical pieces don't need to be hidden away.
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Keep your dry staples fresh and beautifully organized with these Martha-inspired glass storage containers. Perfect for flour, sugar, pasta, cookies, or candies, each jar is crafted from high-quality, clear, chip-resistant glass with an extra-large 3.7-liter capacity.
These glass food storage jars feature a silicone-sealed lid for an airtight fit, keeping your ingredients fresh and dry. Made from clear crystal glass, they allow you to see exactly how much is left without removing the lid, while the sleek, see-through design adds visual appeal to any kitchen cabinet.
Keep your cooking and baking essentials organized in style with this 105-ounce glass storage canister, similar to Martha's. The clear glass construction makes it easy to see when supplies are running low, while the stained wood lid keeps contents covered and adds a natural touch.
Bring timeless elegance and practicality to your kitchen with this set of three large 78-ounce glass storage jars. Perfect for keeping essentials such as flour, sugar, pasta, coffee, and snacks neatly organized, each jar is crafted from durable, food-grade glass that beautifully showcases your ingredients, the Martha way.
Elevate your kitchen storage with these glass jars, crafted from thick, lead-free, BPA-free glass that is both durable and temperature-resistant. The stackable design with a recessed top saves space while keeping ingredients fresh and organized.
Tame pantry chaos with this set of durable, lead-free glass storage jars. The airtight lids keep ingredients fresh, while the 4-inch wide mouths make scooping easy and convenient. Dishwasher safe and available in six versatile sizes, these jars are perfect for organizing everything from dry goods to snacks and more.
Even one year later, these oversized glass containers are a rare example of design and functionality working in perfect harmony. They are simple yet oddly elegant, offering a storage solution that not only keeps a kitchen organized but also elevates the entire kitchen.
Martha (once again) shows us that practicality does not need to be hidden, and any home cook or design enthusiast would do well to replicate this approach in their own kitchen. I'm sure they'll feel just as inspiring in another 12 months from now. What do you think?
