Storage of kitchen utensils is an important component of the kitchen. When placing items, factors of aesthetics and convenience are taken into account. Stylish organizer for pans helps make even small spaces efficient.
Using design tricks, you can find free space for dishes even in a small kitchen. An interesting solution is additional elements on the bar counter.
It’s easier to plan the space and choose storage areas if the kitchen is being built from scratch. If the kitchen set is already installed, then ideas will help that allow you to store pans as compactly as possible.
- Kitchen set
- Retractable structures
- Railings
- Wall panels
- Unusual storage ideas
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.
How to organize storage of pot lids in the kitchen?
We store lids on doors using... hooks
This clever method kills two birds with one stone: it creates a convenient place to store lids and frees up space in the closet. A real find for small kitchens, when every shelf counts! All you need is a couple of self-adhesive hooks and 5 minutes of time.
Important details:
- Lids should fit between shelves;
- Lids should not rest against what is on the shelves;
- You will have to remember the location of each cover;
- It is better to use hooks that can withstand heavy loads and come off without a trace. For example, hooks from Command have such properties (sold in construction, stationery and hardware stores, as well as on Ozon.ru)
The cost of such hooks on Ozon.ru is only 279 rubles.
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Here are the instructions:
- We check the cleanliness of the door and, if desired, degrease the places where the hooks will be attached.
- We try the lid on the door and mark the places where the hooks will be glued: glue one hook at about 4 o’clock, and the second at 8 o’clock (if you imagine the lid as a watch dial).
- We glue the hooks, insert a lid into them and are proud of our resourcefulness. Thus, you can place two or three covers on one standard door (do not overload the doors).
We use a tabletop stand for lids
They say that this stand can divide life into before and after - it is so convenient. It is also roomy, can accommodate small lids and pans, looks neat, but requires a separate shelf.
Hint: It is best to buy a stand for lids, the length of which can be adjusted: move the “accordion” narrower - put a small lid, stretch it - put a frying pan. For example, such a model can be bought at Ikea for 399 rubles.
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We store the lids in a box with dividers made of telescopic rods
The only difficulty in implementing this idea is to find and buy rods that are not too long and not too large in diameter.
We store lids on a hanging stand
Hanging stands are great because they allow you to use the walls and save space in cabinets and drawers. For example, such an organizer can be hung on a rail on an apron, near the stove, near the sink, on the end of furniture or a refrigerator (in this case, a self-adhesive hook for heavy loads will be useful). Disadvantage: lids that remain visible can become covered with dust and visually clutter the space.
DIY lid holders
To create coziness in the kitchen, you don’t have to spend incredible amounts of money. Some elements can be easily made with your own hands, and make the kitchen not only comfortable, but also creative, unlike others.
This pot lid stand has a stylish look that complements any interior.
For example, using a pegboard and some metal hooks, you get a very stylish and functional kitchen. The hooks are inserted into the holes in any order. This “device” is quite spacious and simple.
The devices are produced in various forms, all that remains is to choose the optimal one that suits your kitchen set.
Railings (wall-mounted or attached to the kitchen cabinet door) are also an excellent hand-made option that does not require large financial investments and super skills.
A budget “analog” of roof railing is twisted copper wire and self-tapping screws. Even the housewife herself can attach such a “device” to the door of a wooden cabinet.
All of them have the main goal - to bring order to the kitchen.
Obviously, the question: “How to store pot lids in the kitchen?” must have its own answer. Lid holders are a must. Thanks to them, there will be no chaos in the kitchen, and the housewife will quickly find the necessary “accessory”. And although such devices may seem unnecessary to some, for most they will be a worthy addition to the interior. It’s up to you to decide which holder to buy (or make).
Holder for one lid and spoon
More recently, spectacular spoon stands have become a part of our lives. Thanks to them, we were no longer tormented by the question: “Where should I put the spoon after stirring?” And their bright “appearance” brought a lot of positive emotions to the cooking process.
A pot lid holder is a fairly simple device.
However, over time, another question arose: “Where to put the lid when you open it to stir the dish?” Therefore, a completely logical continuation of the story was the appearance of a holder for one lid and a chef’s spoon.
The main advantage is that you don’t need to look for anything - they are always at hand and visible in one place.
Such a device can be purchased at a regular hardware store. Well, if you are looking for something bright and unusual, then there are numerous online stores at your service that offer a huge range of similar devices of various shapes, sizes and colors.
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.
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.
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.
Rails as a shelf for lids
If it is not possible to place the stand on a table or other surface, then you can make shelves. They can be placed either on the wall or on the inside of the door. To create roof rails you will need the following:
- a long rail, all the lids should fit on it;
- 2 short slats will be the legs to which the long one will be attached;
- level;
- screwdriver;
- 2 screws.
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Stages of work:
- First, the surface where the shelf will be located is determined. Then the markings are applied. IMPORTANT. It is better to draw a line on how the shelf will be attached. This will make it easier to level it.
- The level checks the markings.
- The legs are connected to a large rail, and the entire structure is fastened with self-tapping screws. IMPORTANT. You need to correctly calculate the length of the legs so that the lids cling to the long rail and hold on.
The slats need to be taken so that they can withstand the load, but at the same time do not look too rough.
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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Where to put the lids
Sometimes placing lids on pots and pans is much more difficult than placing the dishes themselves. They are all different, with convex handles that prevent the utensils from being stacked properly.
The best option is an organizer on the cabinet door. Buy special metal cells or simply glue a couple of hooks in one line and at an angle to secure the lid to them. Metal blocks are easy to install on the wall. The covers are also inserted into the opening between the railing and the wall.
Small lids will fit into the dish draining basket. Special organizers for lids and cutting boards are sold. They can decorate the kitchen interior well.
A trick for those who have the opportunity to store pots in a closet: cover them with their original lids, but with the handle down. This way you can put another on top of one pan. The “pyramid” starts with the largest container and ends with the smallest.
And one last tip: for lids that are not used during cooking, there are special plastic stands. Place an object on them, as well as a spoon or spatula for stirring, and you will not have to wash the countertop from moisture stains and food particles.
Proper distribution of space in the kitchen will simplify life: say no to chaos in cabinets, falling dishes and other inconveniences.
Retractable structures
Retractable appliances are characterized by convenience. You can easily get any item from them. There are several varieties of such structures. Select suitable options from the following devices:
- Built-in modules are found in any kitchen set.
- Drawers are considered a common solution. A stand for pot lids is provided for them.
- Retractable platforms feature additional ventilation. When designing the headset, the required height is selected. A narrow platform for the lids is selected.
- The platforms are equipped with metal holders. Pans are placed in a side position. In this case, a holder for pot lids is used. This non-standard solution helps save a lot of space.
