395 Contemporary Food Containers and Storage

You always know where to find a magnetic spice tin. I love these for their colorful attitude and practical transparent lids.

Another winning design from Black + Blum, a bento-style lunch box that has plenty of space for pasta, rice, salads (and the clip to attach the fork is great). Fits perfectly in an insulated lunch bag or backpack.

Striped wood island. Wood with more grain

These retro canisters are perfect for adding mint to your kitchen.

Vintage charm in modern manufacturing is shown in this butter dish and salt and pepper shakers in stunning cobalt blue glass.

Recycled sea glass containers are great for corralling all the little things that seem to multiply.

I really like this bento-style lunch box from Go Green. The five-compartment food container provides ample room for sandwiches, fruit and treats, plus enough room for the drink bottle. The container fits perfectly into an insulated stylish bag, which comes in several designs. My favorite feature?...

This kitchen pick comes from Houzz Community Content Coordinator Annie, who says "If any kitchen spice rack could inspire me to be a better cook, these test tube style spices and rack would. Don't worry about the association with high school chemistry class, anything drizzled with these goods is...

This spice rack could find its spot even in the tiniest of kitchens.

Paper bags really don't need to be brown and boring.

OK, hear me out on this one: Imagine your kids coming downstairs for breakfast and actually serving themselves. Who can resist their own personal cereal dispenser? It's totally worth it!

I love this LunchBlox sandwich kit. It provides a bit more room that the Slimline but still keeps everything tucked in together.

If you are not an avid spice eater but really wish you were, this kit is a perfect place to start. Bryan Voltaggio has picked out six favorite spices for you.

The TomKat Studio has a whole set of Thanksgiving printables and packaging, including a "Thanksgiving Leftovers" tag and these takeout boxes.

Did your mom pack your lunches in brown paper bags? I have fond memories of the food my mom lovingly prepared and stored in such bags and I still feel emotionally attached to them. This bag gives a nod to tradition with its looks, but is definitely 21st century practical, thanks to its waterproof...

A common frustration is to take time to make your lunch, and then forget it in the fridge because of the morning rush! Why not have your lunch bag itself help you remember it?

A large-sized protective screen can help keep all the food in one area, and the flap makes for easy access.

While this may seem a little excessive for a spice rack and spices, you can't deny its beauty. Can you imagine how great your food will take and how legit your kitchen will look with this piece making an appearance?

Stainless steel has been a favorite material in kitchen design for years now, so why not extend it to your pantry as well? I imagine this set of containers in a modern kitchen, keeping cooking essentials within easy reach.

This hanging "Cocoon" fruit, veggie and herb storage is a good way to free up fridge and counter space. Plus, it looks super awesome, too. It's made of a ceramic material that absorbs water from the produce, keeping it fresh and cool. Aesthetics, meet science.

These produce bags will come in handy and lessen the need for plastic bags.

I'm so excited about these stainless steel locking containers. I have glass ones, and I break one every few weeks. These will be great for storing leftovers of any size. Plus, they are light and easy to clean.

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I love the design of these glass jars from West Elm. The wooden tops are such a nice departure from Mason jars. They would make a great gift for that friend with the industrial chic kitchen.

This Cooler Lunch Bag from Packit is practical for older kids and comes in great colors and patterns. Insulated, this can be stored in the fridge until it's time to go.

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