Bread crocks are great at storing bread

It’s always a good idea to keep your bread as fresh as possible, as no one wants to eat stale and mouldy old bread. One of the best ways to store bread is in a bread crock, normally referred to as a bread bin. Bread crocks and bread bins are a necessary kitchen item in every household. Modern bread crocks are also appealing as they make your kitchen look more homely and welcoming. Bread crocks are also an important as they help to keep your bread stay fresh longer.

Bread crocks are one of the most common items to be found in a kitchen. Bread crocks come along in several shapes and sizes, are made up of different materials and serve various purposes. Most bread crocks are ceramic or also enamel bread crocks. Bread crocks are available in many different styles and designs, yet they tend to offer a more traditional design which can look good in both modern and traditional kitchens. All of these bread crocks serve one sole purpose-keeping the bread as fresh as possible.

Terracotta bread bin

Bread bin - Terracotta bread crock

This terracotta bread bin or bread crock is made by the quality bread crock company in Suffolk Henry Watson, which will keep you bread cool and stored safely. The insulating properties of terracotta storage vessels make this an ideal bread crock/bread bin and help maintain an even temperature, and the slight porosity of the non-glazed parts helps prevent moisture build up, hence keeps bread for longer. The inside of the bread crock/bread bin, excluding the lid is glazed for hygiene and easy cleaning. Will take most ordinary sized loaves.

Terracotta bread crocks are characterised by a timeless colour and texture, even though manufacturing methods and designs have naturally evolved over the years. These developments now culminate in a range of bread bins and bread crocks combining practicality, style and quality as never before.

Bread crock features

Made by quality bread bin manufacturer Henry Watson

Terracotta bread crock and bread bin

This bread crock is a lovely addition to your kitchen

Brabantia bread bins

One of the most popular makes of bread bins today are Brabantia bread bins. Brabantia offers a complete range of bread bins to store and preserve bread. The Brabantia bread bins are available in a large number of colours and are made of top quality materials, including stainless steel bread bins and steel bread bins. The Brabantia bread bins are made to last a long time hence Brabantia offer a 10 year guarantee on each of their bread bins.

Key Things to Look For When choosing a Bread bin

Buying a bread bin is not as straightforward as what you would initially think. When looking to purchase a bread bin there are certain elements you need to consider before you make the right purchase.

Some of the more important elements to consider when buying a bread bin are:

Bread bin material

Bread bins can be made from many different materials such as wood, ceramics, stoneware, stainless steel and metal bread bins. Each bread bin material has similar advantages in the sense that they are all able to store bread safely and hygienically, however the main difference in the type of bread bin material you choose is around the aesthetics. Wood bread bins tend to give a more traditional look and feel, while stainless steel bread bins tend to offer a more modern and clean looking design. Ceramic and stoneware bread bins are also a popular material and are also ease to clean and maintain.

Bread bin size

The size and style of the bread bin is important. Most bread bins can easily store 1-2 loafs of bread however if you are a family then you might want to consider a large bread bin which can easily store 3-4 loafs of bread, whereas if you are single you might just want a small bread bin. Many people also use their bread bin to store other items like bread rolls so choosing a larger bread bin is probably best.

An example of a large bread bin is this Beech Rollo Deluxe Bread bin

Bread bin design

Apart from good looks, the design of your bread bin should have complete functionality. Today’s range of designer bread bins aren’t just practical; they also look great on your kitchen surfaces. Well designed bread bins are also psychological and aesthetically pleasing. Good bread bin design emphasises the usefulness of a product whilst disregarding anything that could possibly detract from it. A good designed bread bin also avoids being fashionable and therefore never appears antiquated. Unlike fashionable design, it lasts many years – even in today’s throwaway society. Some of the more common bread bin designs are modern bread bins, old fashioned and traditional bread bins, retro bread bin designs. One of the most important elements of bread bin design is how easy it is to open and close the bread bin. Some of the more modern touch opening bread bin designs give users the easiest way to open and close the bread bin.

Shape

Bread bin shape is important, typically bread bins come in square, rectangle, circle or oval designs. Some of the most popular shapes are rectangle bread bins. An example of a well designed bread bin with a unique shape is the Lift Top bread bin with a large internal space for storage.

Bread bin material

Bread bins can be made from many different materials such as wood, ceramics, stoneware, stainless steel and metal bread bins. Each bread bin material has similar advantages in the sense that they are all able to store bread safely and hygienically, however the main difference in the type of bread bin material you choose is around the aesthetics. Wood bread bins tend to give a more traditional look and feel, while stainless steel bread bins tend to offer a more modern and clean looking design. Ceramic and stoneware bread bins are also a popular material and are also ease to clean and maintain.

Designer Bread bins

One of the more interesting trends is that people are choosing to buy designer bread bins for their kitchen. Modern designer bread bins come in many colours and finishes like stainless steel bread bins and many have special coatings to help them keep clean. Some of the more popular bread bin colours include red bread bins, black bread bins and white bread bins.

Designer bread bins are not just good looking but also practical, bread has a short life span and a bread bin won’t stop bread going mouldy once it’s past its best. However, a designer bread bin can keep the bread in the best level of humidity to help it stay fresh and crusty for a reasonable number of days. A designer bread bin also comes into its own during the warmer months when humidity can make a loaf go stale quicker.

Today’s range of designer bread bins aren’t just practical; they also look great on your kitchen surfaces. Well designed bread bins are also psychological and aesthetically pleasing. Good bread bin design emphasises the usefulness of a product whilst disregarding anything that could possibly detract from it. A designer bread bin also avoids being fashionable and therefore never appears antiquated. Unlike fashionable design, it lasts many years – even in today’s throwaway society.

white bread bin

White Bread Bins

Your kitchen is one of the most used rooms in your home and the one you spend most of your time in. You want your kitchen to be warm and inviting. White kitchens and white bread bins will provide a neutral background that can be used in many kitchen styles including, ultra modern, European and traditional.

Since white objects such as clouds, snow and flowers appear often in nature, human culture has many references to white, often related to purity and cleanness. The high contrast between white and black is used to represent opposites. White is a colour, the perception which is evoked by light that stimulates all three types of colour sensitive cone cells in the human eye in nearly equal amounts and with high brightness compared to the surroundings. A white visual stimulation will be void of hue and grayness. White light can be generated in many ways. The sun is such a source, electric incandescence is another. Modern light sources are fluorescent lamps and light-emitting diodes. An object that does not alter the colour of light reflected from its surface will appear white, compared to the surroundings, unless it has very high specular reflection.

A white bread bin offers a clean and pure look for your kitchen and there are many different types of white bread bins. Some of the more common white bread bins are:

White Ceramic Bread Bins

One of the most popular white bread bin types are ceramic bread bins which have been common in many kitchens for hundreds of years. They were the popular bread bin choice before more modern materials like stainless steel arrived as they could be easily made by potteries. White Ceramic bread bins offer a great choice of bread bin as they are both durable, easy to clean and store the bread safely. The white ceramic bread bin also offers kitchens a great traditional alternative to the more modern bread bins we see today.

White Enamel bread bins

White enamel bread bins bring a touch of tradition to peoples kitchens. In years gone buy enamel bread bins were very common as they offered a great way to storage bread safely. Most modern made traditional enamelware bread bins are still manufactured using the original designs and processes that were introduced a hundred years ago and still remain popular today. Many people buy white enamel bread bins for both modern and traditional kitchens.

Popular types of bread bin

Bread bins are making a comeback in many kitchens, and there are many popular types of bread bins to choose from.

Bread bins are a British term for a container to store bread and other baked products. Kitchen bread bins were to be found in virtually any household in older days as the bread bin was used to safely store bread and reduce moisture in the air and to keep the bread fresh, the bread bin was also used to keep vermin and pests away from your bread and food. Bread bins have started to become popular again in kitchens as they offer some exciting and innovative designs to compliment your overall kitchen design.

Some of the most popular types of bread bins are:

Enamel bread bins bring a touch of tradition to peoples kitchens. In years gone buy enamel bread bins were very common as they offered a great way to storage bread safely. Most modern made traditional enamelware bread bins are still manufactured using the original designs and processes that were introduced a hundred years ago and still remain popular today. Many people buy enamel bread bins for both modern and traditional kitchens.

Steel bread bin and stainless steel bread bins are manufactured to be hard wearing, durable and long lasting. These bread bins come in all shapes and sizes and common bread bins are available in matt steel and brilliant steel finishes. The brilliant steel finish tends to be more shiny than the normal matt steel finish. Stainless steel bread bins are known for their durability and they are also rust resistance.

Wooden bread bins have been around for hundreds of years, well before people started to use enamel bread bins or stainless steel bread bins. People used wooden bread bins to store their bread so it could be stored safely away from pests and to reduce moisture build up in the bread. With the new found popularity of people choosing bread bins for their kitchens, wooden bread bins are also making a popular comeback in many kitchens both modern and traditional.

Stainless Steel Bread bin

Stainless Steel bread Bins are manufactured to be hard wearing, durable and long lasting. They come in all shapes and sizes, and offer a modern and clean look to your kitchen. These stainless steel bread bins can be supplied with different types of finish such as, brushed finish, matte finish, and highly polished finish to resemble chrome for a decorative finish.

In metallurgy stainless steel, also known as inox steel or inox from French "inoxydable", is defined as a steel alloy with a minimum of 10.5 or 11% chromium content by mass. Stainless steel does not stain, corrode, or rust as easily as ordinary steel, but it is not stain-proof. It is also called corrosion-resistant steel or CRES when the alloy type and grade are not detailed, particularly in the aviation industry. There are different grades and surface finishes of stainless steel to suit the environment to which the material will be subjected in its lifetime. Stainless steel is used where both the properties of steel and resistance to corrosion are required.

Stainless steel differs from carbon steel by the amount of chromium present. Carbon steel rusts when exposed to air and moisture. This iron oxide film (the rust) is active and accelerates corrosion by forming more iron oxide. Stainless steels contain sufficient chromium to form a passive film of chromium oxide, which prevents further surface corrosion and blocks corrosion from spreading into the metal's internal structure.

An example of a popular stainless steel bread bin can be found with the Brabantia Matt Stainless steel bread bin.



This Matt stainless steel bread bin is a unique and clever design that offers a large internal space to store bread and other items. If you want a place to store your bread then this bread bin offers a modern and clean cut design. Many users of this steel bread bin also store bread rolls and jars inside, and bread bins will take on a new meaning after you have this in your kitchen. It has a smooth design for easy cleaning and the base of the bread bin has a plastic base to avoid damage to you work top or kitchen counter. The bread bin has a large capacity where you can fit 2 loaves of bread and other items. The bread bin has a unique lift opening door to give maximum accessibility.

Ideal bread bins offers a wide range of stainless steel bread bins in different designs and finishes.

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Modern bread bin

The Modern bread bin for your kitchen

People are spending much more time in their kitchens, so it is imperative that a modern kitchen is designed for maximum convenience and aesthetic appeal and kitchen accessories like bread bins offer a good match to enhance the modern look and feel of your overall kitchen.

Modern décor means little to no art work is required for a modern kitchen design. The decoration is the furniture and kitchen accessories and it's typically limited to a one or two colour scheme. A modern looking bread bin can help you achieve that modern kitchen look.

There are a large range of bread bins available to choose from today to compliment your modern kitchen design. Some of the more common bread bins that people select for their modern kitchen are made from steel, stainless steel, enamel or special composite material bread bins. Many of these bread bins offer sleek, clean surfaces with minimalist design. They also offer some unique opening mechanism like the touch top bread bin, or the fingerprint proof bread bin which has an innovative lift opening mechanism to give greater accessibility and increased capacity, these stylish new designs have reinvented the modern bread bin.

An example of a modern bread bin

Bread bin, 'Lift-Top' Matt Steel

This modern Matt steel bread bin is a unique and clever design that offers a large internal space to store bread and other items. Many users of this steel bread bin also store bread rolls and jars inside, and bread bins will take on a new meaning after you have this in your kitchen. It has a smooth design for easy cleaning and the base of the bread bin has a plastic base to avoid damage to you work top or kitchen counter.

Ceramic bread bins offer a traditional and durable kitchen bread bin

Ceramic bread bin

Ceramic bread bins have been common in many kitchens for hundreds of years. They were the popular bread bin choice before more modern materials like stainless steel arrived as they could be easily made by potteries. Ceramic bread bins offer a great choice of bread bin as they are both durable, easy to clean and store the bread safely. The ceramic bread bin also offers kitchens a great traditional alternative to the more modern bread bins we see today.

The word ceramic comes from the Greek word "κεραμικός" (keramikos), "of pottery" or "for pottery", from "κέραμος" (keramos), "potter's clay, tile, pottery" which is said to derive from the Indo-European word *cheros , meaning heat. The earliest mention on the word "ceramic" is the Mycenaean Greek ke-ra-me-we, "workers of ceramics", written in Linear b syllabic script. Ceramic may be used as an adjective describing a material, product or process; or as a singular noun, or, more commonly, as a plural noun, ceramics.

The earliest ceramics were pottery objects made from clay, either by itself or mixed with other materials, hardened in fire. Later ceramics were glazed and fired to create a colored, smooth surface which many of the ceramic bread bins we see today are manufactured in this process. Ceramics now include domestic, industrial and building products and art objects. This versatile material means that no kitchen is without a ceramic utensil of some kind, however functional you can still do it in style. Over the last few years there has been an increase in demand for ceramic bread bins in both modern and traditional kitchens as consumers strive to add kitchen accessories that add character and features to the kitchen.

Wooden Bread bins

Wooden Bread bins

Wooden bread bins have been around for hundreds of years, well before people started to use enamel bread bins or stainless steel bread bins. People used wooden bread bins to store their bread so it could be stored safely away from pests and to reduce moisture build up in the bread. With the new found popularity of people choosing bread bins for their kitchens, wooden bread bins are also making a popular comeback in many kitchens both modern and traditional.

Many people choose wooden bread bins if they want to add a touch of tradition in their kitchen, as their design compliments a natural, earthy feel instead of stark, stainless steel appliances which detract from the comforting aura which can pervade traditional kitchens. Your kitchen is one of the most important rooms of the home, from friendly gatherings to intimate family dinners so choosing the right wooden bread bin can help make your kitchen more interesting.

Many wooden bread bins are manufactured in a whole heap of high quality materials including solid beech, natural hevea wood, acacia wood and rubber wood. These natural wood materials offer a great feature and appliance for any kitchen.

Wooden bread bins are also made from sustainable wood sources so you can protect the environment, as every year an area half the size of the UK is cleared of natural forests: temperate and tropical, North and South and on every continent. These forests, which once covered half of the planet, are irreplaceable and their loss has profound economic, social and environmental impacts.

Wooden bread bins vary in size and designs, from extra large bread bins to traditional farm house designs and more modern contempory designs.

Bringing you a wide range of bread bins both traditional and modern Ideal bread bins can help you choose the right bread bin for your kitchen.