SKU STO-05
Labelling systems
Readable bins, shelf codes, and household inventories so Uppsala flatmates and families find items without emptying every cupboard.
Codes that survive language mixes
International students sharing kitchens often speak different first languages. We use short English nouns plus simple icons so rice, pasta, and cleaning agents stay distinct without long bilingual paragraphs.
Printed strip labels with waterproof laminate hold up better than handwritten tape near dishwashers and steam.
Shelf maps for deep cupboards
Deep Swedish base units hide rear jars. A door-mounted map showing front and back rows stops people from buying duplicates at the grocery store on Dragarbrunnsgatan.
We number shelves from the floor up so a phone photo of the map still matches after someone rearranges jars during a deep clean.
Expiry and rotation habits
Pantry planning fails when old stock sits forever behind new bags. We mark “use first” zones on the left of each shelf and leave a narrow gap for newly purchased goods on the right.
For households that buy in bulk before exam weeks, a dated sticker on the bin lid is enough to keep flour and oats from aging unnoticed.
Inventory sheets for move-outs
Student leases turn over every summer. A one-page inventory of shared appliances and pantry tools reduces disputes about who owns the immersion blender.
We leave blank rows so new flatmates can add their own containers without rewriting the whole sheet.
Labelling service fees
Labelling as a standalone visit costs 1 500 to 2 000 SEK for a typical kitchen and utility pair. When bundled with pantry or cupboard packages, labelling is included inside the 12 000 to 65 000 SEK project range.
Extra print runs for large multi-room homes are quoted as small add-ons after the main package is set.
- Spec notes:
- Prefer matte laminate so kitchen lights do not glare on labels.
- Keep type size at least 14 pt for shelf-edge strips.
- Avoid adhesive that stains painted doors; use removable film where leases require.
- Match bin label codes to the door map legend.
- Store a spare label sheet with the handover pack.