Hanging pans on a frame attached to the ceiling is a very trendy way to store cookware. It came to us from Scandinavian interiors and quickly gained popularity.
Perfect for chalet, rustic styles, can fit into minimalism and loft, requires an abundance of natural materials. The frame can be placed above the island or cooking area, and in some cases, directly above the dining table.
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On a forged hook
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The abundance of wood in kitchen decoration is often accompanied by copper utensils and accessories. In this case, of course, there is also no need to hide beautiful frying pans, but the copper ones will decorate the interior more than serve their intended purpose. A forged shaped hook can be attached to a ceiling beam and you can use frying pans to create an interesting composition. Other copper elements are also very desirable in such a kitchen: faucets, fittings, finishing of wooden furniture.
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"Matryoshka"
If none of the methods works for you, simply place the pans inside each other, using special tabs to protect the non-stick coating. With them, you will protect not only the bottom of the container, but also the walls: in this position, the dishes can be stored both in the cabinet and in the oven. If desired, you can make the inserts yourself.
These ideas will help you think differently about storing pans in the kitchen, making your workspace more comfortable and saving space.
On the railings above the stove
Bronze and copper utensils on a rail right next to the stove perfectly solve the problem of decorating this part of the wall. As a rule, designers limit themselves to a ceramic tile backsplash or wall panel to decorate such a non-functional area. We give you another great option. Spot lighting will help the pans sparkle and decorate the austere interior.
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How to store lids
Pots are part of the problem, but their lids are an even bigger problem. They do not have a hanging hole and take up a lot of space because they are quite difficult to install vertically. However, here too the craftsmen did not ignore the roofing method.
Holder for one lid and spoon
Using purchased media is very convenient. You can find it in almost any kitchen utensil store or in the master's chambers. Most often it looks like a horizontal stand with space for a spoon and a vertical stand. This is convenient and practical, because this way these tools will be in order and there will be no dirty spots on the table.
Stand for lids.
Drawers in the plinth
There is kitchen furniture that already has special low-height drawers for lids and pots. But they don’t exist, so don’t despair. They can be made from fairly inexpensive materials and placed in a plinth. And if this design is made on wheels, it will be much more affordable.
Door mounts
This method of storing pot lids is only suitable for lightweight items and durable fins. This saves space by not leaving the inside of your kitchen cabinets empty.
Hooks can also be used to attach lids, which can be found at home improvement stores.
Engage the window
Kitchens decorated in a naive rustic style allow the use of window openings as storage space. Hanging systems, rails, hooks and racks of various types are installed here. It is important to place not too many dishes in the opening so that the flow of sunlight from the window does not interfere.
When considering the placement of storage boxes in a window opening, keep in mind that they open freely. It is important that additional shelves and hooks are easy to reach. Otherwise, you'll have to climb stairs for every item you need.
DIY lid holders
In order not to spend too much and place the lid where the owners themselves want, you can make the holder yourself. They look like regular plate holders, only made of stronger metal. They can be made at home from thick yarn.
In a similar way, you can create something like horizontal shelves. You need to drill a hole in the middle so that the lid handle can fit inside. The shape can be arbitrary: spiral or simply folded.
There is an option for vertical self-positioning. One of them is hooks. It is necessary to place hooks on both sides according to size, on which the pots will then be placed.
You can place rods or heated towel rails on cabinet doors or along walls. The lids are inserted into them and are comfortable. The main thing is that the lids do not interfere with the shelves of other dishes.
How else can you store lids in the kitchen - purchased methods
These accessories are well preserved in another form.
To do this, simply use one of the archiving methods described below:
- The metal compartments resemble a dish drainer.
If your budget allows, it is worth purchasing metal elements for the interior decoration of kitchen cabinets at home. It is easy to insert lids of any diameter into them, since this design has a large number of cells. In this case, the handles will not interfere, since they can be turned to the other side. By purchasing compartments for kitchen cabinets, you can not only save space, but also bring order to your kitchen in a short time.
In addition, such a grill allows you to economically arrange pots and pans.
- Buying a removable plastic container.
How to store pots and their lids? To do this, you should purchase a special plastic container that is installed in a closet or on a table. Thanks to the convenient design, it will be possible to save space, as well as give the room a modern look and tremendous convenience.
Unfortunately, you won’t be able to store pots on such a unit, but many lids will fit inside.
You can purchase the devices listed at a hardware store.
The main thing is to measure the dimensions of the cabinet in advance so that the purchased compartment fits tightly in it and is securely fastened there.
On shelves along the walls
A kitchen combined with a living or dining room requires a special design - it must be in perfect harmony with the space to which it is connected. With the help of 3D apartment design, you can imagine what the interior will look like after combining the rooms. The role of dishes in this case is also important. Pans here can be placed on shelves that will blend in color with the wall decoration. This effect of lightly floating in the air will visually reduce the load on the furniture.
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Space saving
Modern kitchen designs often include storage for pans and pots. Additional technical organizers help to correctly place a large amount of dishes. This type of kitchen arrangement does not require extra storage space. But kitchens that have been equipped with furniture for a long time require some attributes to accommodate dishes.
This problem applies to those rooms that have a small area. Small kitchens don't always have room for extra cabinets or chests of drawers for storage, so there are several ways to place pans in such a room.
On loft hooks
A classic loft with all the industrial details it requires solves the problem with frying pans quickly and radically. We hammer in nails or make hooks and hang each frying pan on the wall. True, we would place them with the inside facing the wall - less dust would get in.
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On an open storage system
An open storage system for all kitchen utensils is convenient because it is extremely spacious due to the absence of partitions and doors, it can be moved to any part of the kitchen and you can immediately see what is where. All frying pans will find their place on this kitchen rack on wheels.
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Hooks in the closet
This is one of the simplest and most budget-friendly ways to arrange pans conveniently: hanging hooks are inexpensive and easy to install. You can screw them to the bottom of the shelf or hang them on a rod. Ideal for those who want to hide kitchen utensils behind closed fronts.
Check out our collection of ideas for organizing your kitchen cabinets.
Under the work surface
The classic way to store pans, which is provided by the kitchen furniture manufacturer: a retractable system under the work surface or stove panel. The advantages include the convenience of placing the lids, an easy way to stack and use them. Usually, storing pan lids causes a lot of inconvenience for the housewife.
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Hanging frame
The structure is also called roof railing. It adds originality to the interior, fits perfectly into lofts, chalets and country houses, and is indispensable in a private home to save space. Can be placed above a work surface, an island or even a dining area - if the ceilings are high, the frame will not cause any trouble.
Instead of a metal store-bought product, you can use a wooden ladder with thin rungs.
On a horizontal holder
Again, little space and only a few pans? A horizontal holder will do the job perfectly. It can be installed on a shelf in a small closet, and the lids can be placed next to it in a separate container. We repeat: an option for those who prefer to buy only the essentials, including for the kitchen.
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Access methods
Access to the contents of the cabinet for pots and pans is provided by hinged and retractable opening systems.
- Hinged doors provide good visibility and operate smoothly and quietly. The movement and fastening of the doors to the furniture body is provided by hinges. There are handles on the front for opening. Such products are used in cabinets, pencil cases, and hanging cabinets. The corner modules use a modification, the peculiarity of which is that the doors consist of two segments. This allows them to fold up and makes it easier to access remote areas. Normal operation of swing structures requires not to occupy the space in front of the facade.
- Roller or ball mechanisms are responsible for the movement of the boxes. The first type of fittings is designed for a weight of about 20-25 kg and is inexpensive. Its disadvantages: noisy, incomplete opening. If you plan to fill the drawer with heavy kitchen utensils, you should choose a ball device. It is durable, can withstand loads of up to 65 kg, opens 100%, operates smoothly and quietly. To improve performance characteristics, it is equipped with a closer and a damper.
Furniture with hinged doors is equipped with stationary and movable shelves, a carousel system, and a console with hooks.
In addition to drawers, the retractable mechanism is used in the cargo design.
Under the shelf
A stylish small open shelf for plates and cups can take on the additional load of several pans. A place for such a shelf can be found above the cutting table or above the sink if you prefer not to clutter up the kitchen with massive storage systems.
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Tips from housewives
When storing dishes, it is important to follow the basic rule: kitchen utensils are placed as close to the hand as possible, but do not clutter up the space. When using shelves, stands and other devices, housewives are advised to purchase frying pans not individually, but as a set. They fit each other in size and form a small pile. This storage method is called “matryoshka”.
Pots are best stored as a set.
Once hung on the wall, all pots are for public viewing. In order not to spoil the interior of a modern kitchen, old worn-out items are thrown away or hidden in a closet. All that was left in sight were the new kitchen utensils.
If the non-stick coating does not allow you to make a “matryoshka”, there is one more trick. Each frying pan in the set has a lid, but turn it only with the convex side inward. Objects can now be stacked safely. Each pan will have a lid on top.
Look around the space
Pots and pans are stored on kitchen shelves along with grains, flour and a variety of other foods and spices. If everything you need doesn’t want to stay in one place, then you should familiarize yourself with the contents of the cabinets. Of course, some objects are rarely used or completely forgotten. Move them to the pantry, donate them, throw away the unusable ones. Focus on the essential utensils.
Organization requires not only dishes, but also products. It makes sense to prepare the container, attach additional hooks, racks and shelves. To make the placement of pots not only convenient, but also aesthetically pleasing, pay attention to the methods described below.
Use racks
Racks keep all your pans and pans in one place. Depending on your headphones, choose wood, metal or plastic. Shelving can be tabletop, wall-mounted or built into a kitchen drawer.
Occupy the crossbars
The lids of pots and pans, in turn, can be hung on ordinary pegs. To do this, they need to be fixed to a free part of the wall or inside the cabinet. You can also use railings or hooks.
