It does take a lot less place, granted I have never owned a bread box, so I can't relate to the mild struggles.

I want to side with OP, but seeing it makes me like it. Shoulda left the pic out for more support 😂

It’s so much more than a bread box now

I actually dont hate this. It occupies a corner that would otherwise be empty or cluttered. It looks nice. And bread doesnt care if its on its side or upright.

i like that it adds a bonus shelf on the top of it for storage. nothing balances on the horizontal ones ;)

Hilarious that everyone's agreeing with OPs girlfriend and OP is just like "no. You don't understand. It isn't functional. The bread flops. THE BREAD FLOPS!"

Honestly, I kinda like it

Honestly I'm more intrigued by the little toilet paper sized roll of paper towels

A breadbox turned sideways becomes a whiskey cabinet

Somehow… I don’t hate it. Makes sense. Looks good. Huh.

I've never thought of this before. This is fricking genius omg. I love this. I'm gonna buy a bread box specifically to do this. I never had one cuz they take up too much counter space. But this takes less room and provides space at the top for items!

I like this idea, it saves counter space and fits nicely under that shelf. And why not store bread vertically?

Honestly, I think that’s pretty clever. Smaller footprint and acts as an additional cabinet.

Your gf is a genius and imma follow her example.

Your girlfriend is brilliant.

Why does your whiskey look likes it's in time out?

Never thought of that but it's a nice use of space! Tell her she's terrific.

I want to agree with you, but think your girlfriend figured out a secret hack.

https://giphy.com/gifs/TIikCEvJM21mdE453d

You should probably just let your girlfriend make all the major decisions from now on.

Sorry, OP.

My wife doesn’t cook, I do. She insists it’s up to her how the kitchen is arranged. You can’t win this war.

I don't see a problem. I see a solution to a lack of counter space. Go tell her she's right.

I think she might be a visionary. Now that I’ve seen it I think it looks excellent like that. Kind of makes sense to have a loaf sitting up right as well. Makes it easier to remove a slice. You can even use one side as a little shelf because it’s at the top.

I simultaneously hate this and think it is brilliant

If it works, it’s not stupid.

I’m just here to say it takes up way less space this way

And why is that a problem? Takes up less room in that space, and works just as fine as if she had it more horizontally.

Honestly, looking at it, she may be correct. Seems more ergonomic.

It looks perfect in the pic. lol. Team gf!

Please excuse me while I run to the kitchen. I just realized my bread box is not in its proper, elite position. Marry this one, guy.

You don’t like vertical bread? It’s far superior to horizontal bread

Honestly an excellent idea

What's more mildly infuriating to you? Your breadbox being like this, or your post leading to a increase in the number of people who do this? Cause I'm feeling inspired

I'm with your girlfriend. It looks cute

It looks more functional with the little shelf on top now instead of a rolling door that you can't stack anything on

Your girlfriend is smarter than you

Actually that's genius.

Out of curiosity OP, why is that a bad thing? You didn't say exactly why this is mildly infuriating to you, so please reply to let us know.

That placement appears to use the available space much more efficiently, including being able to put other items on the top end. Is it bad to store bread vertically, instead of horizontally? That's a real question, because I don't know.

i mean what's the problem? that's more space efficient. and if your bread can't take the weight of being upright, that's shitty bread lol

Why do we even need the bread box here? At all. I've gotten by my whole life without one. Many dont even use these. Counter bread. Fridge bread. Drawer bead. Do you really need breadbox bread?

Edit: Pantry bread too. Because, bad kitties.

if you have no counter space this is kinda smart lol

That's lowkey fucking genius and your Mrs has changed my life. Literally just did it and love it.

Makes sense to me, takes up less counter space And you get a little extra shelf on top.

She’s a genius

More mildly infuriating that I never thought to do this.

How does it feel, knowing you’re dating a genius?

I don't see a problem.

Huh I’ve never seen that but I’m strangely down for that set up. Does its function and way less counter space being used.

Your gf is a genius OP

I think it’s cruel to make the bread stand up all it’s life until it’s eaten.

I’m not sure she’s wrong.

This is actually quite sensible. It minimises the amount of worktop space used.

Wait actually I like that, ur gf is onto something.

The Bread Box takes up less space and adds an additional Shelf when it's on end. Clever!

Never seen that, but I have to say, looks kinda nice and takes less space...

Everything about this looks more efficient; even down to you being able to stand things ontop of it now

I like it sideways it’s like a little phone booth for the bread.

This is super smart IMO - especially if counter surface is limited!

That is actually a good idea, marry her

Breadbox on the end makes good sense for: 1) space saving, and 2) keeping the bread fresher - if it's not pre-sliced bread it will keep better if you put the sliced end down and only crust exposed, maybe true even if pre-sliced.

I think your GF is marriage material, you should go ring shoppng this afternoon.

The random toilet paper roll in the kitchen makes me feel better about our many random toilet paper rolls around the house. Who can afford actual Kleenex these days?

I like it, takes up less space.

I like it

I really like this idea…!

Considering that corner..... she is correct.

I mean.. it seems to be a better use of space tbh

I actually think that's kind of genius. Takes up less useful space and you even have a little "shelf" on top that you don't have if it lies flat.

I don’t eat bread fast enough to justify a bread box, but I think your girlfriend is onto something here. You might as well leave her if this is mildly infuriating to you.

I did not realize breadboxes were still a thing.

Using toilet roll instead of kitchen roll is more infuriating

Maybe you have limited counter space? If I needed to do all that though, I would get rid of the whole thing. My problem isnt the upright position, my problem would be that it won't close all the way. However, I can't stand open tabs on my phone either, this could just be a me problem🤣🤣

i dint knew people had such strong opinions about breadbox

It looks kind of cool on its side. plus you get little bonus shelf lol

she's onto something

Now it’s a bread closet.

I thought it was a cupboard in a caravan. It looks annoyingly good. I think it’s annoyingly interesting.

Actually kinda genius tbh

As others stated it does take up less space, but if you’re storing a delicate, sliced bread inside like a milk bread or a sliced brioche, storing it vertically will easily collapse the soft interior of the bread and result in more compact slices. There’s a reason stores stock most breads horizontally.

More usable space. And probably because it’s one of the most useless things in your kitchen. At least she’s making the best out of it.

Because it saves space

It's better. Takes up less counter space.

You know what... I don't hate this

The thing that's mildly infuriating is your inability to adapt and embrace this monumental breakthrough in bread storage habits.

Why do you need a breadbox?

People still have bread boxes??

Genius idea, I’m stealing that. Gives you much more counter space and little shelf - bravo girlfriend.

You could store that whiskey in there.

Why let this infuriate you?

She’s a genius.

It is objectively a better use of space, especially since you can put stuff on top too. Taking the pic in portrait also seems to be hiding how much you need the counter space.

This actually seems smart.

I’ve just copied this with my own bread bin. Thanks OP’s girlfriend!

Fits better, more counter space, maybe wake up and join her in the sun

Counter space, if it works let it be. A small thing to make someone happy.

Gf is a free thinker. I like her

Ok. And? If you have limited counter space, and yet insist on a breadbox, this is a logical space saving move that doesn't harm anything and clearly still functions as intended. If this irritates you, get help.

Ya this is dope. Your girlfriend should insist on a new bf that supports her.

What does a bread box do? I just keep my bread in the freezer or on a shelf in my pantry.

So like what's the problem I looks like it's saving space