This Brilliant Mason Jar Storage Hack Instantly Created So Much More Space In My Pantry (I Can’t Believe I Didn’t Try It Sooner!)

Organizing my pantry is an ongoing saga. There’s so much out there that it’s tempting to try it all to see if it truly makes the kitchen easier to manage. One tip that’s actually helped me out a ton is one that I found right here at The Kitchn, thanks to Ina Garten. Essentially, the easier it is to see items in your pantry, the easier it is to keep everything under control (see: conveniently clear organization). I have more than a few acrylic organizers, so I know how great they are. They’re my go-tos! However, I wanted to take my organization a step further with a more stylish option. That led me to Ball. While the brand is known for its popular Mason jars and accessories, it also offers a variety of drinkware, keepsakes, and pantry storage, including the Stack & Store Jar set. Here’s why it was exactly what I needed for an instant kitchen upgrade.

If you’re looking to add functional style to your kitchen storage, the Ball Stack and Store Jar set makes for a great starter kit. It includes three airtight glass containers with a space-saving and stackable flat-bottomed design. The total capacity of each glass jar is clearly marked along with subtle lines for easy measuring. Made of heavy-duty, BPA-free glass, the set is made up of one tall 9.9-cup jar and a pair of four-cup jars that match the larger jar’s height when stacked. However, all of the jars can be stacked together in a single-column, aligned separated and staggered, or placed however is best for your space. The lids and containers are clear and colorless, so you can see what’s inside without having to guess, and the wide-mouth opening also makes them extremely accessible. (It’s worth noting that the jars are best for dry storage and should not be used for preserves.) In addition to being available as a set, the pantry storage jars can also be purchased individually.

Believe it or not, organizing the kitchen is one of my favorite chores. I love striving to make cabinets and drawers as efficient as possible because it makes navigating the room so much easier and a lot more pleasant. Who enjoys spending time in a cluttered kitchen? While I have lots of pantry organizers that I love, the Ball Stack & Store Jars are definitely some of my favorites. They’re made of crystal-clear glass so I’m never unsure about what’s inside of them, which means I’m no longer forgetting food that I already have at home. The silicone seal on each jar does a great job of keeping the contents secure and safe from anything getting out — or in. (One run-in with pantry weevils has made me extra careful for life.)

What I love most about these jars outside of functionality and effectiveness is simply overall style. As soon as you pick one of them up, you know that it’s a step above the Mason jars that Ball is known for. The brand has taken its signature quality and transformed it into an elevated example of classic kitchen storage. The jars are also great if you love a kitchen with some good old-fashioned Southern style. So while they can’t be used in the same way that you’d use a Mason jar, they look fantastic doing what they’re supposed to do, which is streamlining storage. Plus, even though I’m using them in the kitchen, you can really use them anywhere in your home. Highly versatile and spacious, these superchic jars are an organization dream that I’m keeping around for good.

Buy: Ball Stack & Store Jars, 3-Pack, $29.99