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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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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How to store pans in the kitchen: original and unexpected devices
Today we will talk with our regular readers about storing different sizes of frying pans and pots.
Domestic designers suggest not hiding them, but putting them on display, hanging them on special devices. This frees up quite a lot of free space in the kitchen cabinets to accommodate other utensils.
Next to the frying pans, you can place a set of pots and various ladles - you will get a rather stylish installation that will completely change the interior of your room for the better.
An alternative to a built-in wardrobe
You can hang kitchen utensils on special hooks, screws, or simply drive a nail into the wall. You just need to take into account that such storage is only suitable for dishes made of fairly light metals. For cast iron frying pans, it is necessary to equip a more reliable mount.
In some cases, you can use an ordinary clothes hanger: place dishes on fairly strong hooks, and jars of pickles and large pots on a shelf for hats. Hang kitchen towels on the front to make everything look cozy and compact.
Domestic designers advise using an ordinary metal ladder for hanging pans and pots, which has been collecting dust in the pantry for years. Buy metal hooks from your nearest hardware store and the original organizer is ready.
This word is translated from English as suction cups, magnets, but in fact it is just a special plywood board with perforations into which hooks or special pins can be inserted. After that, we hang frying pans, pots, different-sized saucepans and ladles, and all small kitchen utensils on them.
This storage is quite convenient - you can reach out and remove the necessary utensils or accessories. There is no need to waste your time opening drawers and cabinets in search of the desired item. Having made a stencil, you will always hang a certain item in its personal place.
Such original boards are suitable for any size of kitchen; if necessary, their dimensions can be reduced and repainted in your favorite color, which can be changed without special expenses and another renovation in the kitchen - just refresh the interior.
Railings - an original tradition
These original devices have already won the hearts of many housewives with their simplicity and functional perfection. This wonderful system allows you to store almost the entire range of kitchen utensils from cutlery to large pots and pans.
To ensure that dishes with long handles and larger sizes do not interfere with others, you should select hooks of different lengths for them. Such storage looks especially harmonious if you have various sets available.
The rails can be installed right up to the ceiling and large dishes can be hung on the top row and smaller ones below. At the very bottom it is best to place a set of small ladles and a Turk for brewing coffee.
A set of frying pans can also be placed under the wall cabinets of the kitchen unit - such storage ensures that they will not interfere while cutting food, but are always at hand.
Ceiling storage
To save precious square meters of space, designers came up with special organizers - ceiling rails, with which you can store kitchen utensils almost under the ceiling.
Only non-traversable places are suitable for such storage, so as not to constantly bang your head on hanging utensils. In addition, you need to take into account the weight of the entire set of kitchen utensils that will be stored here, and check the strength of the ceiling.
If there is a high window in your kitchen, then storage of pans can be organized in its opening. We attach special hooks to the threads in its upper part or use a shelf where there are light baskets.
We store lids from dishes
Every housewife asks the question: where to store lids from pots and pans? Designers have thought through this issue and developed special organizers for them.
Stainless metal fixtures can be attached to cabinet doors; in this position, the lids are securely fastened and not visible, which is also important.
You can place separate lids on the rails for kitchen utensils, which we have already talked about.
There are also special hangers for storing frying pans, where special devices are made on the top shelf, where lids of different sizes can be conveniently placed.
In the kitchen, the housewife can do whatever she wants, but her husband needs to carefully think through and equip a workplace for the homemaker.
When everything is at hand, the cooking process is significantly reduced in time, and this means only one thing - the family will be fed on time and quite tasty. And you can help your wife with cleaning - the crown won’t fly off your head and won’t even shake.
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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Space saving
Today, there are many ideas on how to store frying pans in order to save space, while maintaining the interior and comfort of the room. The choice of option depends on many components, including:
- room dimensions;
- interior;
- the choice of the hostess herself.
Some people prefer to hide cooking utensils in cabinets, others place products on special hangers or racks on the wall, others organize the cooking area in such a way that the kitchen utensils fit well and are combined with the interior of the room.
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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