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Stylish storing solutions for fruit and veg

Pia Seidel
2.4.2026
Translation: Eva Francis

Bananas, avocados, onions – many foods shouldn’t be kept in the fridge. But you probably don’t want to keep them on your countertop either. The solution? Hanging them from the ceiling or the wall. Read on to find out how.

«The fruit bowl always gets in my way,» my friend says while she’s kneading dough in her kitchen. It’s a pretty bowl, no doubt about that, but it’s taking up much-needed countertop space. I know that problem all too well.

The thing is, bananas, avocados, onions and citrus fruit are best stored at room temperature. They shouldn’t go in the fridge, and they really don’t belong on the counter either. Usually, the only space that’s left is the air. So let’s find out how to make use of it.

Hanging from the ceiling

A basket hanging from the ceiling takes up no countertop space at all. How about repurposing hanging flower pots? Just put bananas and onions into them loosely or stack apples and oranges on top of each other. In a hanging basket, fruit’s exposed to air from all sides, which helps it ripen more evenly than it would in a closed container. On top of that, a basket full of fruit looks very pretty.

Mounting a hanging basket’s easier than you might think – drill or just screw a hook in the ceiling and you’re done.
Mounting a hanging basket’s easier than you might think – drill or just screw a hook in the ceiling and you’re done.
Source: House Doctor
Zeller Present hanging basket (25.50 cm, 1x)
Storage baskets
Quantity discount
CHF10.90 per piece for 4 units

Zeller Present hanging basket

25.50 cm, 1x

La Redoute Interieurs Cesta (30 cm, 3x)
Storage baskets
−25%
CHF28.46 was CHF37.95

La Redoute Interieurs Cesta

30 cm, 3x

DanDiBo Blumenampel 96087 im Vintage Look
Planters
CHF55.–

DanDiBo Blumenampel 96087 im Vintage Look

Zeller Present hanging basket (25.50 cm, 1x)
Quantity discount
CHF10.90 per piece for 4 units

Zeller Present hanging basket

25.50 cm, 1x

La Redoute Interieurs Cesta (30 cm, 3x)
−25%
CHF28.46 was CHF37.95

La Redoute Interieurs Cesta

30 cm, 3x

DanDiBo Blumenampel 96087 im Vintage Look
CHF55.–

DanDiBo Blumenampel 96087 im Vintage Look

Mounting on a wall or beam

If you’d rather not drill into the ceiling, take a look around the room to find some free wall space. Wall-mounted baskets or multi-tier wire racks can be attached to the back of a cabinet, a wall or even a pillar. A multi-tier model also allows you to organise fruits by type – bananas on top, citrus fruits in the middle and the rest at the bottom, for instance. I promise you’ll never be rummaging through squashed fruits in a bowl again.

Wall-mounted baskets take up very little space.
Wall-mounted baskets take up very little space.
What’s more, beautifully arranged fruit looks decorative.
What’s more, beautifully arranged fruit looks decorative.
Source: La Redoute Interiors

Back to my friend: We decided on a wall-mounted basket. It was installed in no time and now, the first thing you see when you enter her kitchen is beautifully arranged fruits and vegetables. And the countertop’s free to be used.

How do you store fruits and vegetables? Share your tips in the comment section.

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