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.

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.

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.

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.