Decorative? TBH the round bright yellow Domino sugar containers are the best for what you describe!

These work well too but wish they were glass

I have some like these:

Something like this, where you can dip your scoop in horizontally. Some of them have two flat bottoms, one for angling and one for upright.

I have a bunch of those, we used them for supplies in the kids craft room. Two issues. The mouth is good for a scoop but still not the best for a measuring cup. Also, the lids just rest - not airtight that i have seen. They r cute tho.

I have really great ceramic canisters, but that was from that great chef supply place that went out of business.

I also have the OXO push-button "pop" airtight canisters (most with stainless lids, but a few with white lids), which I use for cereal, crackers, chips, etc. and they're great. I have the cookie jar version, similar to the photo above, but mine is airtight. I can use a scoop in the wider ones.

https://www.macys.com/shop/featured/oxo-food-storage-containers?cm_kws_ac=OXO

For all the different sugars -- brown, light, dark, raw, confectioners, demerara, etc. I use the glass jars with the metal locks, similar to the first photo.

For cinnamon and nuts, I use Mason jars! LOL

I have glass-front cabinets, so I tend to move most everything to jars.

Did you check The Container Store?

I also have three 1 gallon glass jars with flours in them on my counter, and a smaller one with sugar. I like being able to empty a whole bag in the jar, and also to know at a glance which flour is in what jar and how much is left. They work perfectly as you say you'd like yours to work, Annie, and are certainly easy to care for and replace when necessary.

Much to my children's horror, I also use one for vegetable scraps to take to the compost heap. They've offered to paint it, decoupage it, duck tape it, or replace it, but what the heck, I like it just the way it is. You'd think after forty years they'd be used to looking at it!

I have something similar to these Canisters, all the same size. I decided to make a baking cabinet where I keep everything I need for baking including canisters. Canisters look nice on the counter but I'd much rather have that room to roll out a big batch of cinnamon rolls. :)

Years ago I got a set of Tupperware modular mates for all my staples. They have been perfect for storing flour, sugar, rice, etc. Stackable with nice large openings.

Would these work? You might want more decorative for the counter-top. I use these in the 3 and 4 sizes. Size 3 easily holds a 5# bag of sugar/flour with room left over. I like the rectangle shape as I can scoop and then scrape off extra right back into container. They stack well in the pantry.

http://www.tupperware.com/modular-mates-rectangular-3-8751.html

This chart is helpful to determine how much they hold.

http://order.tupperware.com/ccm-pdf/customKitchenChart.pdf

Beaus Rose, those are the ones that I have. The largest holds a ten pound bag of flour. I've had them for about 28 years, and they are in great shape.

I use the Anchor Hocking Montana glass jar for my bread flour. It stays in the pantry. Have a decorative all-purpose flour canister on the counter.

https://www.amazon.com/Anchor-Hocking-Montana-Airtight-Brushed/dp/B000RMO41M

Maddielee, I use the ones you have for pasta & rice.

I recently bought Sistema containers for flour and sugar. Both sizes hold a standard bag. The lids sit into the containers and lock on. I like the flat sided scoop/measuring cup that comes with the flour and sugar containers. There's also a 10 cup square cookie tub that might work for you. They're made in New Zealand and free of all the bad stuff in plastic. I bought mine at Marshall's. Their website shows them sold in many stores.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00284AG78/ref=asc_df_B00284AG785288946/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B00284AG78&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167127663572&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2464787410919361761&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032905&hvtargid=pla-83866896566

Wow, those are all wonderful suggestions, and really help point me toward what I'm looking for with lots of great options. I prefer the glass to the plastic as I will be keeping them on the counter.

Is there an easy way to translate a 5 lb bag of flour into gallons so I know what size to get?

Timely topic.. just yesterday I decided it was time to invest in a number of canisters after I spilled oatmeal all over the counter.

I am going to the Restaurant Store to choose but I know from their website that they have many of the ones shared above.. and plenty others. They're based near here and I have one of their stores less than 5 miles away.. but they are primarily a web store.

Terriks,

Yes, we were posting at the same time. Mine are at least 15 years old.

Annie,

Look at the chart in the link I posted for measurements. It looks like 5# of flour would equal 23 cups.

Of course an old thread for you. LOL!

http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2733781/quick-how-many-cups-in-5-lbs-of-flour

PS: I have ordered spice containers from here with great customer service.

https://www.fillmorecontainer.com/

Thanks Beaus Rose...I missed that link the first time round...very helpful!

Mine are fiesta ware. Bought them at Kohls online with a coupon. Can buy individual and many colors. I bought mine for the colors but they are nice for scooping as well.

I am trying to rid us of as much plastic as possible. I use glass containers similar to the Anchor Hocking glass ones. I got them at the Williamsburg glass outlet 40 or so years ago. I would love to find glass one like the first picture, though. Still looking!

Have you looked through the options The Container Store offers, they have a ton.

The Container Store

Williams-Sonoma

These are great

Timely thread! I don’t do much baking and keep my canisters in the pantry. I did make something for TG and when I pulled them out I thought to myself “Maybe it’s time for new canisters.”

Soooo.....do I get new canisters or should I stay retro and keep my orange Tupperware canisters from the 70’s?!!

I have the orange tupperware containers from the 70s. I think they're great!

I don't have any good offerings for you because I keep everything in the fridge or freezer now. I just keep them in their bags and scoop out what I need and then they are put back in the fridge. We have had such a problem with moths for the last several years. Every house I go to just about has moths.

I love the Progressive Prokeepers but they are plastic and I keep them in the back of the refrigerator (flour, sugar and bread box in the front). They are really functional though. I only make bread and the mess is minimal because of the shape (rectangular). Flour canister comes with a leveler. Seal is good.