Salt shakers: what is it, types and selection criteria

A salt shaker is a must in any home. Containers for storing salt can be very diverse, however, it is important that the salt shaker is comfortable and beautiful. In this article, we will look at the variety of salt shakers and the criteria for their selection.

A salt shaker is a small container for storing salt with small holes for easy pouring of the spice. Usually, the object is placed on the table to be used directly during a meal in cases where you need to add salt to a dish. Often, a salt shaker is next to a pepper shaker, and there are also containers for other seasonings that you often use.

A container for storing salt can be made from a wide variety of materials - sometimes it comes with other utensils, and sometimes it is purchased separately. It can be a transparent or opaque jar., the shape can also be almost any - there is a huge variety of interesting designer salt shakers. Most often they are stored directly on or near the dining table.

The salt shaker not only serves practical purposes, it can also be a stylish accessory in your kitchen. You can choose a bright or unusual salt shaker that will interestingly emphasize a modern minimalist interior, choose a vintage salt shaker or a wooden model.

Modern salt shakers are very diverse. Let's take a look at the main interesting options that you can find in crockery and home improvement stores. First of all, you need to decide on the shape of the salt shaker.

• The simplest and most classic option is a container in the form of a pipe. It can be a glass, plastic or even metal thing - it is an elongated, even vessel. You have probably seen such salt shakers in many cafes, they are the most common and quite convenient.

• There are models of more complex shapes. It can be triangular and square salt shakers, in the shape of a trapezoid with soft corners, or even a bizarre winding shape. All creative lovers will surely like these options. Such models can be interesting to fit into a variety of interiors and will delight you with their unusual appearance.

• Many models with a lid are offered today. This is quite convenient because it allows you to close the container so that the salt does not spill out. This is ideal if you have children or pets who might accidentally turn the salt shaker over. Sometimes a double lid is found in the design - on one side of it, the holes will be smaller so that it is convenient to salt the dish in the plate, and on the other side they will be larger in order to salt the dish during its preparation.

• Sometimes there are models with spoons. This design came to us from ancient times, when there were no holes in the vessels for storing salt, and this seasoning was taken with a small spoon. Now this is practically irrelevant, because pouring salt is much more convenient, however, you can store such a salt shaker with a spoon solely for aesthetics - it really looks beautiful in many interior options.

It is also worth considering the various materials from which the salt shakers can be made. Modern technologies make it possible to significantly enrich all available options and create really interesting objects - largely due to the abundance of various materials.

• Glass containers for salt are among the most popular. They look stylish and are quite practical. Their shape can be varied, glass can also vary significantly - from traditional transparent to matte or even colored.

• Wooden salt shaker looks very stylish. Depending on the specific design, it can be suitable for both country style and modern, colonial or contemporary style. It will look actual in a fashionable kitchen in Scandinavian style. A wooden salt shaker can be simple or carved, the material itself can be matte, raw or varnished.

• It is worth considering separately birch bark models, which are most suitable for country style. If you like primordially Russian decorations in the interior, you can choose this option. Salt cellars are wicker containers made of wide light birch bark fibers.

• Often containers are made of clay. - ceramic salt shakers are often purchased as a set for the main dishes in the house, however, sometimes they may differ. Simple shapes and the natural color of kiln-fired clay are now popular - such terracotta accessories will fit well into both traditional and modern interiors.However, in general, the design of a ceramic salt shaker can be almost anything - it can be bright, glossy, matte, have an interesting relief, or any painting.

• Silver salt shaker - a luxurious thing that will perfectly decorate the interior in a classic style. Sometimes they are sold in crockery stores, but more often these items can be found in silverware boutiques.

The color range of the products is no less important. Now you can pick up options for literally every taste. Let's look at some interesting ideas.

• Very often salt shakers are transparent, usually these are glass options. This is very convenient because you can see how much salt is left and you can refill the container with this seasoning in time. Nevertheless, in the decor of even such products there are many opportunities for creativity - in particular, the glass can have a color sheen, and the lid of the salt shaker can also be bright.
• White salt shakers are very common these are usually ceramic items. Traditional-style salt shakers may have fine painting, while modern ones may have lettering or geometric prints. Ceramics always look stylish and sophisticated, however, it is important that the salt shaker matches the rest of your utensils in style.
• All kinds of wooden salt shakers of natural shades are often found. Sometimes it can even be plastic options that mimic the color and texture of wood. Natural colors of wood, refined and restrained, always look expensive and allow you to feel like a part of nature. Now, with the fashion for eco-friendly interiors, such models are chosen more and more often.
• Black salt shakers look extraordinary but it is precisely because of this that they love to be used in modern interiors. This color fits well with hi-tech and minimalism styles. Such a salt shaker can become a highlight in a bright interior and look very stylish.
• Consider all sorts of brightly colored salt shakers as well. They can be of any color - shades of fuchsia, turquoise, light green and orange are popular. Usually these are plastic or ceramic options; painted wood is less common. A bright salt shaker is suitable if the interior of the kitchen seems boring and monochrome to you - it is such a bright accent that will help diversify the atmosphere.

There are different options for placing containers for salt in the kitchen - each housewife does it the way she likes. Some store their salt shaker in closed cabinets or drawers., but this is not very practical, because salt is required in the kitchen on a regular basis - we use it to prepare almost any dish. Therefore, most often it is in plain sight and always at hand. Often, the container is right on the table and is not removed from there. This is typical when the dining table is used exclusively for a meal.

A suspended structure is often used. Usually it is a metal frame in which a salt shaker is placed, however, there are also wicker made of wood branches, plastic or even textile options. A salt shaker is inserted into them and hung on the wall near the table or on a hook in the kitchen set. Such a hinged structure will be very convenient in any situation.

Often, the salt container is simply placed on any open shelf. It can also be a practical solution, especially if you have a small kitchen.An open shelf can be part of the headset or be located separately along the wall near the table - it all depends on the specific arrangement of furniture.

For information on how to make a birch salt shaker with your own hands, see the next video.