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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New acquisitions
When purchasing a new set of frying pans or saucepans, you should pay attention to their lids. There is an interesting option when they can be placed on the handle of a frying pan when storing it. This is provided for by the very shape of the lid handle - it represents a “bridge”: the handle of the frying pan is quietly placed under it, which, in turn, will be located on the hook.
A useful thing in the household is a special stand under the lid for the time when the cooking process itself is in progress. Usually, stirring with one hand, hold the lid in the other. But it is much easier to put it on a plate of a suitable size or a special stand, in which the hot lid will find a stable and safe position. These new items are on sale.
Cast iron cookware has come back into fashion. She will have to be given special respect and placed along with the lids on a separate bottom shelf in the closet. It is not advisable to separate a cast iron pan with its “original” lid. This suggests not only the significant weight of this cookware, but also that a closed cast-iron pan will be better preserved in this way.
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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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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Placement of covers
The simplest placement option is to place all the lids next to the plates in a hanging rack for drying dishes. If this shelf is long enough, then there are no problems: the lids are washed, they are not far from the plates, everything is well systematized. All objects are immediately in front of your eyes, they are easily accessible.
According to the principle of conventional drying, special stands for lids are organized. They can be inside a drawer or stand alone on the kitchen work surface. There are several successful ways to place lids:
- Special stands on the work surface.
- Separate pull-out shallow shelf in the closet.
- Rails into which covers can be inserted.
- Angled hooks.
- A narrow compartment inside a pull-out shelf with pots.
- Decorative narrow shelf.
- Hanging stand for lids of different diameters.
- The special shape of the lid handle allows you to hang it on a hook or on the handle of a frying pan.
Sometimes a separate retractable shallow shelf is loaded with lids. If you remember exactly which pan each of them belongs to, then this is a quite passable option, although when the box moves, the enamel lids may chip. It is somewhat better when the drawer for storing pots has a narrow compartment on the side for free-standing lids.
A good option is the same roof rails: covers will be placed behind them, without any additional devices. A replacement for roof rails are two stationary hooks, attached at an angle on the left and right so that the lid is inserted into them like into grooves. Another good storage method is a narrow hanging decorative shelf; the lids will stand on it as an addition to the kitchen design.
The ideal option for storing pot lids in the kitchen is a special hanging stand, which has cells for lids of different diameters. This stand can be placed anywhere - on the wall or on the inside of a cabinet door, on a side panel or on a rail. You can provide for the placement of a hanging stand when drawing up the layout of a new kitchen. But even in a habitable space there is always a suitable place for it.
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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Organizer options
There is a special hole on the handle of the frying pan. Thanks to this hole, the frying pan can be hung on a hook. The location of the hooks is a personal matter for everyone. But for convenience, it is better to equip a place near the hob. There are several ways to place pans.
Ordinary hooks or holders mounted on the wall or inside cabinets will help place a large number of pans. No special effort is required here. You need to find free space on the kitchen wall or on the inside cabinet door. If desired, the space can be decorated in an original way and then hooks can be attached.
Railings
Some designers advise displaying dishes. For this purpose, there are special designs called roof rails. A stylish organizer with hooks allows you to place not only frying pans, but also pots and saucepans. The railing design allows you to change the location of the hook or add a hook for additional utensils.
This device can be located both on the wall and on the inside surface of the cabinet door. There are also ceiling models of roof rails. For such placement, you need to choose a place where no one will hit their head on the hanging dishes. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the weight of the dishes and the strength of the ceiling.
Hanging boards, panels and racks with hooks can also help save space properly. These are open type organizers. They are placed on the wall, so you should pay attention to the condition of the dishes. Dishes that are always visible can collect soot and plaque. Most often, such pans are a decoration of the kitchen wall, so the dishes should be cleaned until they shine and without the slightest contamination.
There is a special type of cabinets and cabinets that are equipped with low shelves for placing kitchen utensils. To save space in a regular cabinet, use stands for frying pans. This is very convenient, because each frying pan has its own separate stand. They are made from plastic or metal.
For low shelves in kitchen cabinets, racks in the form of a drying rack are suitable. Vertical stands are used for storing frying pans on open shelves or in cabinets with large internal space. Vertical or horizontal stands can also be placed on the tabletop. There are special holders for frying pans.
You can properly decorate your space and save space using available tools. To hang pans, you can use an ordinary clothes hanger. Frying pans are placed on stronger hooks, large stewpans and pots are placed on hangers on the shelf, and for convenience and coziness, you can hang oven mitts and towels on the front of the structure.
A board with perforations for hooks will also be an interesting addition to the interior. The principle of use is the same as for hanging panels and boards. A special plywood board is taken, hooks are inserted, and the dishes are hung. On such boards you can place small and large pots, saucepans and frying pans. In addition, at any time and without special costs, you can change the color and texture of such a device.
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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How to store pans?
Anyone who loves to cook knows that one or two pans is not enough. Small and large, ceramic and cast iron, for pancakes or grill...
The standard option is to place them in a stack in the oven. But what should those who have just a hob in their kitchen do? And let’s be honest, removing the bottom frying pan is quite inconvenient - the whole structure collapses.
It's better to use one of the methods below:
- 1. In professional kitchens, frying pans are hung on special hooks on the panel so that you can see the entire assortment before your eyes and quickly remove the one you need. Take this method into use. But keep in mind that you will have to carefully monitor the cleanliness of the dishes.
- 2. A special drawer with sections for each frying pan is also convenient: they do not take up much space and are securely hidden from prying eyes, without disturbing the stylistic idea of the interior.
- 3. As with pot lids, you can hang pans on the wall. Here, again, you will have to ensure their cleanliness and choose an original and attractive color.
We hope that now, thanks to our life hacks for storing things in the kitchen, it will be much easier for you to stay organized. If you are having difficulty cleaning even after optimizing your space, read our article about a system for quick and easy cleaning.
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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Row or pyramid of pans
There are two important things to consider when storing pots in the kitchen: they need to be within reach without cluttering up the space. As a rule, all zealous housewives quite quickly get rid of pans that have become unusable: with chipped enamel, burnt ones, with a damaged non-stick coating, a handle melted due to carelessness, unsuitable in volume, etc.
- Arranged in the form of a pyramid on shelves of sufficient height - a “matryoshka” set.
- Low shelves in lower kitchen cabinets that hold a row of pots.
- Drawers in lower kitchen cabinets.
- Hanging in various places in the kitchen (under the ceiling, above the window, on the wall).
Those who like to cook at home, to simplify the storage of kitchen utensils, buy sets of saucepans. These sets are designed in such a way that one of the pans can easily fit into the other - like a nesting doll. If the cabinet space and shelf height allow, then each pan is placed one on top of the other along with the lid.
Many people are accustomed to storing a row of pots on large, but not too high shelves. Of course, it’s not very convenient if the cabinet is deep, then the second row of pots requires additional effort to remove them. It’s good when the kitchen is designed in such a way that there is a side cabinet that opens very wide. Its hinged (semicircular) door opens the shelves with cooking utensils almost completely.
The best option for storage is a deep pull-out shelf designed for the tallest pan. The entire set of pans is immediately visible on it. If there is no pull-out shelf, you can buy (or make yourself) an additional system that will pull out from the cabinet. It is very convenient to store pots in the kitchen where they are within maximum access, on the lower pull-out shelves, not far from the hob.
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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Features of operation and care
If you choose a tightly closed box for pots, they should be placed there only in a dry state. Use clean linen or cotton towels; they completely absorb moisture. Then fungus and mold will not appear in the drawers with dishes. Platforms equipped with metal mesh and holders are better ventilated with fresh air. Due to this, housewives often use a kitchen cabinet for pots and pans with iron holders and baskets.
