I have this bread box from Amazon. It is nice and roomy. I get lots of compliments on it too. I find that not that many people have breadboxes anymore (or at least around here), so they think it is cool.

Here is a link that might be useful: Bread Box Roll Top Full-Size Bin White - Brabantia

I use a basket

I'm a fan of the basket idea. My favorite place was a large basket on top of the fridge where we kept all types of bread and snacks (before we moved to a location with a built-in fridge). At that house we had the toaster on a pull out shelf in a cabinet and stored the breads, english muffins, etc. in a basket below it. Not sure what we're going to do in our new kitchen - I love the look of the old breadbins - WorldMarket also has some vintage looking ones.

I've been using a cupboard with a glass front on the upper door next to the stove. Bread, cereal, chips, go in there. Perhaps it doesn't look real nice but it's very convenient.

We keep ours in the microwave. I started using it as a breadbox sort of out of desperation years ago to protect the bread from a cat who liked to chew the bags, and it turned out to be handy enough to keep doing it that way. We just let the microwave cool down and de-steam before we put the bread back in. Our microwave is on the counter so it's a pretty convenient place for bread (that's also the reason I don't want a separate bread box sitting out).

We have a bread drawer. It is the bottom (deep) drawer of a 4 door stack. Since we go through a loaf every other day, I need to have a couple loaves at the ready. We also keep buns and any toasting breads in there as well. It works well for us, and the kitties cannot open these drawers with the soft close. Ha ha ha on them. ;^)

I use the cabinet above my fridge because I have to hide my bread from my dog. She unfortunately knows how to steal food off of the counter (even pushed way to the back) and also has learned to open cabinets. It's never fun to come home to an empty bread bag and a bloated dog. Upper cabinets are the only safe place in my house. We do not have enough drawers to store it in a drawer, but when we remodel I may look into shelayne's solution.

Breadbox. You will be amazed at how much fresher it keeps the bread. I used to have one of the Brabantia ones that Senator (above) has. Now I have a retro one by Polder and like it even better. And I have my eye out for a genuine vintage one in good shape...like circuspeanut's.

Here is a link that might be useful: Polder bread box

In a drawer, the bottom drawer of a stack near the butcher block cutting board.

sayde: there are just two of us, so we also keep some bread in the fridge (if it won't be consumed fast enough.) Otherwise, bread to-be-consumed quickly is in the pantry.

Fridges are supposed to dry out bread faster.... but, I'd rather have dry bread (perfect) for paninis than moldy bread in my garbage. :)

I store my bread in the fridge especially in the summer. Otherwise it doesn't last at our house. I don't think it dries out faster...but it does get harder. But we prefer to toast our bread anyway.

Any bread we buy to consume quickly is just on the butcherblock counter until we eat it that day or the next.

I have a question about putting bread in breadboxes.. (no laughing at me :P ) but do you keep in in there unwrapped or wrapped?

I have the dog problem too! He's a hundred pound lab and that's why bread was always kept in the appliance garage! I love this bread box...but geez it's pricey!

Here is a link that might be useful: bread box

Bandjo...wrapped.

In the freezer...only two of us, and we only eat it toasted anyway.

All breads, rolls, etc in the freezer. Only takes 11-13 sec to defrost a couple of slices in the microwave. I leave bread in it's original bag. Put bag of rolls in a ziploc bag. Have never had a problem with drying out/freezer burn.

In a tupperware container in the corner cupboard.

On the counter in one of the bread boxes below. It's not the prettiest thing to have out, but it does keep the bread fresh (not that it lasts long in our house!), and looks better than just in a bag.

Here is a link that might be useful: King Arthur bread keeper

Bandjo...hmmm got to reconsider my answer now that I've seen the King ARthur bread keeper. That one, I think the bread would be unwrapped. In mine, the Polder retro style, I keep it wrapped.

We use the same King Arthur bread keeper as fouramblues. It not only keeps unwrapped bread fresh, but also keeps the counter-surfing dog out. We've had ours for four years; it's starting to develop a crack and the plastic is no longer clear -- I've put it in the dishwasher too many times, I think. But it still works and being able to slide it to fit the ever-shrinking loaf is nice.

There are only two of us, too. So in the summer I make "two loaves in one pan" -- like the picture below, from the King Arthur website. One to eat and one to freeze. Better than putting bread in the refrig, IMHO. And, it yields four heels -- which are much prized in our house.

I started using a breadbox about a year ago, but stopped using it for that purpose because the bread got moldy so quickly. I think a vent is necessary.

Fridge and freezer. For bread we only eat bakery bread, and no white bread, so it's as hard as a rock in two days anyway (we still eat it). Rolls and such in the freezer since we heat those.

We keep our bread in the fridge.

I keep mine at the bank. Or my wallet.

In the fridge, everything molds in three days if left unrefrigerated in the typical humid conditions down here in Houston. I'd love to keep it in an old fashioned bread box but that's not practical (heck, I'd also love to have an old stove but the heat from the constant pilot light would drive me whacky).

We put half the loaf in the freezer immediately and leave the other half out on the counter (I hate it being out on the counter though, so I'm interested in everyone's replies). We freeze english muffins (microvave for a few seconds before popping in the toaster).

I keep breads and other baked goods in my warming drawer. It's easy to remove them to the counter if I need to use the drawer for it's intended purpose :) I just threw away some hamburger buns that were 14 days beyond the sell by date. They were still soft and no mold...but still that seems a little long.

fridge or freezer. If you take out what you need from the freezer and let it sit on the counter for a short time; it softens and taste fresh. Here in So. Florida bread gets moldy very quick.

Breadbox, but it is ugly and will go when the kitchen is done - not sure what I will do then. I live in dry Colorado and so bread lasts for 2 weeks in the breadbox with no mold.

I use this bamboo bread box which matches my cabinets pretty well.

Here is a link that might be useful: Bamboo Bread Box

I have a small pullout where the oatmeal, farina, muesli, etc. live, as well as some snacks. The bread started there. Someone on GW recommended the warming drawer, but I just couldn't do that. Doesn't matter. It ends up right back on the counter on the island. Finally, I grabbed a basket that had held a hostess gift of wine-and. The bread still sits on the island, but at least it's contained and looks on-purpose.

I keep bread (in the wrapper) in one of several vintage pantry boxes that I trade out. This one is a German bread box that has vent holes in the back:

When our remodel was done and we moved back in to our kitchen I was startled to realize that our decades old bread area ( slung on top of the fridge) was no longer available. Fortunately we had heeded advice here and had all drawers underneath and could have a bread drawer right under the toaster. We are still working out what goes where....crackers seem to go in the pantry, but breadsticks? Cookies?

FREEZER! I'm in Houston, too, so that's really the only option since we eat only whole wheat, which molds quickly. Slices thaw in just minutes as mentioned above and are as fresh as just bought. English muffins go in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, just until I can fork separate them. I've learned to remove the bread from its wrapping and put it in a Tupperware container, separating the slices as I put them in; otherwise they're hard to pull apart.

weedmeister - I'm laughing, but I think a lot of too young people here missed your joke.

Lisa - we turned the middle drawer in a 3 drawer stack next to the stove into a bread drawer. I like it.

I am looking for an old fashioned bread box with a lid. Any ideas where to get one?

dilly_ny, ebay has many styles and prices:

Here is a link that might be useful: vintage bread boxes

Weedmeister - You are sharp! Love your wit! You gave me the best part of my day--a great laugh. Thanks!

Lisa - I use a basket. I tried over and over to use my mom's old metal breadbox (sentimental reasons) but the bread molds to quickly.

Freezer. 11 seconds/slice in the MW to defrost. (Why 11 sec, instead of 10? It is faster to hit 22 or 44 sec. than to hit 20 or 40 sec.!)

Why am I the only wacky one that keeps it in the pantry??! I remember this question about a year ago. Seems like more fridge storers now than then.

Laughed at the bread joke. Guess I'm old. :)

Combination of freezer, fridge and counter. Whenever we get the two-fer bread specials, one goes straight into the freezer and the other either the fridge or counter, depending on how much we anticipate consuming over the week. You'd be surprised at how fast a frozen loaf of bread thaws at room temp.

I love all the vintage bread boxes I've seen....but thinking it's really not that practical for me. I'm going to find a pretty basket and plop the bread, bagels and english muffins in. Worried about using a drawer...my lab adores bread and will most certainly find a way to open the drawer! This is where function may have to overrule style :)

In a drawer, directly under the toaster that is proudly displayed on the counter. It is also close to the frige for sandwich making. The drawer will hold up to three loaves (for variety and company, or 1 or 2 loaves along with a pack of buns or rolls.

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I was just at Crate & Barrel and I saw a great bread box made of bamboo. I may have to get this.

Here is a link that might be useful: bamboo bread box