The kitchen is often considered the heart of every home and most people can go above and beyond to make their kitchen stand out in their home. This is where using functional yet decorative pieces like decorative glass jars and bottles is recommended as it can serve storage, organisational, and decorative purposes.
In this article, you will learn how to decorate your kitchen and find some examples of jars and bottles you can use to decorate and enhance the aesthetics of your kitchen.
The Benefits of Decorating the Kitchen with Decorative Glass Jars & Bottles
Decorative glass jars and bottles offer storage and aesthetic advantages when compared to other decorative pieces. Here are some of the benefits:
It is Versatile
Glass jars and bottles for decoration come in various sizes, designs and colours. This makes them a versatile piece because you can also use them as small or big pickle jars, spices storage jars, sauce bottles etc. Their various designs allow you to use whichever one complements your kitchen theme.
They are Sustainable
Unlike some other decorative and storage containers like plastic, glass jars and bottles are eco-friendly and sustainable. You can easily reuse and repurpose multiple times. This helps reduce waste, especially if you upcycle them for various purposes around the kitchen.
They Enhance Kitchen Organisation
Glass jars with lids are functional and ideal for keeping your kitchen organised. You can store dry foods, fruit preserves, spices, and baking ingredients while keeping them easily accessible in your pantry. The transparent design allows you to see the content inside while adding to the beauty of your kitchen.
It Enhances the Kitchen’s Aesthetic Appeal
Glass jars and bottles can enhance the beauty of your kitchen while being decorative and storage containers. Depending on your kitchen style and theme, you can use colourful glass jars and bottles or classic clear glass bottles and jars to brighten up your countertop or pantry with either food items in them, or flowers, coloured pebbles, etc.
How to Decorate the Kitchen with Decorative Glass Jars
How you decorate your kitchen with decorative glass jars and bottles is first subject to your desired kitchen theme and style. Let’s explore some of the creative yet impactful ways you can decorate your kitchen with glass jars and bottles.
Use Jars as Storage and Decor
You don’t have to limit your jars to holding only decorative items. You can use the big or small transparent glass jars as big pickle jar, jam jars, honey jars, sauce jars or for storing dried pasta, flour, or coffee beans. The glass bottles can be used as sauce bottles, spice bottles etc. The hue of these food items can add a rustic look to the entire kitchen’s design.
Use as a Vase for Fresh or Dried Flowers
On your kitchen countertop, you can place a large or small glass jar or bottle and use it as a vase for fresh or dried flowers. Whether it is a bunch of flowers or just a stick, place it in a small or big pickle jar. It adds a natural and fresh touch to your kitchen. You can also consider using clear jars.
Create a Mini Herb Garden
Wide-mouth glass jars are most suitable for starting a mini herb garden. They can be used to grow herbs like basil, parsley, and thyme by lining the jars on your windowsill to provide an ample amount of sunlight to the herbs. This adds a natural touch to your kitchen while promoting oxygen circulation.
Display Some Collections
You can display some of your favourite collectables in your kitchen to enhance their look by using apothecary jars or reusing empty canning jars. Items like seashells, coloured stones, vintage corks, etcetera can be filled in transparent jars and displayed in a section of your pantry or countertops to showcase them and add a unique look to your kitchen.
Label and Colour-code Food Items
Using labels and colour-coding techniques to organize your kitchen with glass jars and bottles is another way to beautify it. You can use similar sizes of jars and bottles, similar colours, and also similar label designs to categorise your kitchen items in the pantry to give them a unique look and organisation. This is one of the simplest yet effective ways to decorate your kitchen.
Examples of Decorative Jars to Use to Beautify Your Kitchen
There are different designs of jars you can use for decoration but here, we are focusing on the different ganeralised names they are often called.
Large Glass Jars (Big Pickle Jar)
These kinds of jars include big pickle jar which can also contain other storage items like flour, rice, or pasta. Because of the clear transparency of these jars, they can add a rustic/natural touch to your pantry or kitchen as a whole. They can also be used to display flowers and plants or filled it with decorative pieces like layered sand, seashells, or pebbles.
Apothecary Glass Jars
If you would love a vintage-themed kitchen, then apothecary glass jars are one of those jars you should get. These decorative jars come in various shapes and sizes with lids. You can use them to store spices, coffee beans, or dried herbs on your kitchen counter or pantry. The unique shape of the apothecary jar adds a vintage vibe to any space.
Glass Storage Jars with Lids
Glass storage jars are the most versatile kind of jars and they come in many designs including hexagonal, Orcio, Bonta, square and squat jars. They’re great for storing pantry items like tea bags, nuts, sugar, spices, jam, jellies, honey etcetera. Their lids also come in different designs and colours.
Glass Bottles
Glass bottles can add beauty to your kitchen when you use them to store oils, vinegar, and homemade sauces or used as flower vases for fresh or dry flowers and placed on countertops.
Wide-Mouth Glass Jars
Wide-mouth jars are ideal and can be used to store snacks, biscuits, candies or kitchen towels. Their wide opening also makes them suitable for planting small indoor plants or herbs, which adds a touch of nature to your kitchen.
Colourful Glass Jars and Bottles
You can also consider using colourful glass jars and bottles. Coloured jars can add a pop of vibrancy to your kitchen decor. Consider using different coloured jars for storing various food items, or to create a rainbow effect by filling them with colourful candies or dried fruits. This approach adds a playful touch to your kitchen while keeping it organized.