Look around the space
Pots and pans are stored in kitchen shelving along with grains, flour and a range of other foods and spices. If everything you need doesn’t want to fit in one place, then it’s worth reconsidering the contents of the cabinets. Surely some items are rarely used or completely forgotten. Move them to the pantry, donate them, throw them away if they are unusable. Place the most necessary utensils in the foreground.
Organization requires not only dishes, but also food. It makes sense to prepare containers, attach additional hooks, grates and shelves. To ensure that the placement of pots is not just convenient, but also aesthetically pleasing, pay attention to the methods described below.
Unusual storage ideas
The simplest method for storing pans is to drive nails into the wall on which the utensils are hung.
A hanging clothes hanger is considered an original solution. Pots and pans are placed on a shelf and hooks.
An alternative idea is to use a ladder, which is decorated with metal hooks. Organizers from IKEA are also used.
It is worth paying attention to the problem of storing lids from frying pans and pots.
To save space, the lids are stored on the same shelf as the pans. In some cases, special fasteners are hung on the door. Hooks or special stands are used as fastening materials, which are mounted with screws.
When installing structures to doors, the following rules are observed:
- When installing hooks, you need to ensure that the structure, when closed, does not touch the internal shelves.
- The weight of kitchen utensils must be calculated correctly.
If there is a separate shelf, then a standard plate dryer is used. Lids are placed on it.
Wall perforated panel
This device is simply indispensable for small kitchens. A sheet of perforated steel or plywood is mounted on the wall. Holders for pots, pans and other utensils are attached to it. It is possible to store metal utensils without hooks, but using magnetic systems.
Pegboard looks very appropriate in the kitchen; don’t be afraid of such design solutions. Models are available in different colors and shapes. It is not only original, but also very functional. The board is suitable for any area: its dimensions can be adjusted. The most budget-friendly and miniature variety is magnetic tape.
Advice It is recommended to install all devices at height level, so as not to expose yourself to chairs and ladders every time.
Inside the kitchen cabinet
The main feature of this method, which occurs quite often, is the secrecy of objects. This way the kitchen remains tidy. To use this option, you need to take into account the size of the cabinet and expected finances.
The most budget option is hooks and holders that are attached to the inner surface of the door.
The main advantage is that you can do it yourself.
Railings
The most common option is roof rails, which can be mounted both on the wall and on the doors of the unit. They are easy to use and have an affordable price, excellent price-quality ratio. The range of such accessories is wide, and you can build on your own desires.
During the self-installation process, you must follow simple rules.
First you need to measure the surface area that will be used for fastening, and only then choose the railing material and type of fastening. Screwing is carried out using special elements selected individually. Immediately after installation, you can hang pot lids, which is very convenient - you don’t have to waste time looking for them.
Stands, racks
Many housewives found the system in the form of a stand for placing pots very convenient and attractive. The special organizer has several connectors, including for lids.
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The Swedish store Ikea offers a lot of devices for better organization of the kitchen. There you can buy additional stands that fit into cabinets, hanging baskets, racks and more.
Organizing your closet
Organizing your closet
When it seems that there is not enough space in the closet, then it is worth cleaning it up. Take out all the dishes, check their integrity, put those items that are rarely used on the balcony or in the pantry. Then you need to succinctly arrange the utensils by size, and place frequently used pots in the first row. All kinds of organizers save space in the closet; today they can be found in hardware stores and are inexpensive.
Proper organization of space in the kitchen cabinet
Railing - system with hooks
Shelves with hooks on which cooking utensils are hung can be placed anywhere. The most convenient location of the railing is next to the hob. This makes cooking convenient and fast. By the way, this system can have not only hooks, but also various stands.
Not all housewives approve of placing rails near the stove, since drops of fat fall on the dishes during cooking.
Other options for placing rails and hooks are on the sides of cabinets and inside, above a window and even under the ceiling if it is high enough. Cute pots for everyone to see - this is an original solution for a country-style interior. Important: when installing the hanging system, make sure that it does not interfere with walking.
Miss Clean magazine advises not to forget about the condition of pots and lids if they are placed in plain sight. Wash them thoroughly to remove carbon deposits so that they shine.
Tip If there is no room for railing, just drive a couple of nails into the wall or shelf, or glue special decorative hooks with good glue.
how to make lid holders with your own hands:
Now let's talk about the most economical (and original) ways to store lids for pots and pans. If, instead of spending money, you prefer to invest your own skills and resourcefulness, make your own organizing racks.
We found some interesting ideas on this topic.
11. Rails for storing lids - on the walls and doors of cabinets:
The simplest and most budget option. Suitable for storing lids on the wall or the inside of a kitchen cabinet door. Measure the surface area allocated for this purpose, and then simply purchase a suitable rail. Mounting type and material - any. Screw on using the included (or specially selected) fasteners and enjoy the order in your pot lids.
If you use roof rails to organize a large-scale storage system on a free wall, simply place lids there (see photo 4 from an example of an IKEA kitchen). Also take a look at our special issue about all the ways to use roof rails in the kitchen.
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Every housewife wonders where to store kitchen utensils. First of all, this place should be convenient to use. When choosing the ideal option, you need to start from the parameters of the kitchen.
The main guidelines are the size of the room, volume, furniture, as well as special departments and fixtures for kitchen accessories.
Pot lids usually take up a lot of space. Let's consider some options for their convenient and compact storage.
Sections in a pull-out cabinet
If you are lucky enough to have a large drawer that can accommodate all your pans and pots along with their lids, then here is an idea for you. She will simplify this organization as much as possible: divide into sections for each individual utensil and at least two tiers so that the cabinet is filled to the edge, and not just at the bottom. Objects will not be mixed, everyone will have a niche. You can build partitions and shelves from thin wooden boards. It's worth adding hinges so that the shelves open to reveal the bottom tier.
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There is a place for every thing: we make the kitchen comfortable
The kitchen is one of the important rooms of the house. Here they prepare food, gather at the family table and receive guests. The work of the housewife and the conditions of the residents can be made more comfortable if, at the stage of planning the interior design and furniture set, you think about structures for storing dishes, food and household items. But convenient accessories can be added during the operation of the kitchen.
Furniture in the kitchen is designed to store items and products that are used daily for cooking and serving the table. The convenience and speed of work of cooks depends on their practical placement.
The washed dishes are placed on drying racks, which are part of the wall cabinets.
An additional surface for cups and wine glasses is mounted in the corner of the set.
The space under the hob is suitable for creating a retractable structure.
An open metal stand will beautifully complement the kitchen interior.
Dry plates placed in boxes can be reinforced with dividers.
Ready-made trays with cells are used to store spoons, forks and knives.
Wooden partitions in the drawer will allow the housewife to arrange cutlery according to her taste.
The design can be made retractable and multi-tiered.
For long items, divide the drawer diagonally.
The vertical position of cutlery will not require much space.
Homemade kitchen utensil organizers are easy to change and update.
A table with a “secret” will speed up serving.
Place a set of pots and pans in a deep drawer, and the lids in the section with sides.
The covers can be placed on an additional surface or mounted on the cabinet door.
The original vertical stand with hooks will accommodate more dishes.
A mobile retractable design is the dream of every housewife.
Place a compact rack for trays and baking sheets next to the pots.
Corner segments will allow you to more efficiently use the space of a small kitchen.
Beautiful frying pans and pots on the wall of a stylish kitchen can be decorative elements.
For easy storage, pour the spices into identical jars and label them.
Place measuring cups and spoons next to the seasonings.
Use a magnet to hang the jars on a metal plate.
An elegant stand with magnetic holders is easy to purchase in the store.
The retractable condiment tray has room for all your ingredients.
An interesting idea is shelves for spices at the end of the built-in furniture.
The small spice rack can be easily moved anywhere on the countertop.
The retractable module for seasonings is designed by the designers of the headset.
A panel with colorful herbs will decorate the kitchen.
Large containers are suitable for bulk products.
The original idea is tanks with dispensers.
The built-in closet is convenient for storing boxes of cereals.
Vegetables will be accessible if they are placed on mobile shelves.
Holes in the walls of metal boxes will provide vegetables with air access.
A mobile plastic structure for storing vegetables will fit in any corner of the kitchen.
To keep your refrigerator organized, sort food into large baskets or closed containers.
Metal rods - rails - are used in the kitchen for household items, towels, cups and glasses.
You can also place jars of seasonings on hanging shelves.
Potholders for hot items hung on the rails will always be at hand.
Compact vertical rails are a beneficial addition to a small countertop.
The spacious kitchen is equipped with a hanging system for kitchen accessories. The design of the structure must match the style of the room.
Place kitchen hygiene items near the sink.
Proper organization of work in the kitchen will make the cooking process more enjoyable and the food tastier.
