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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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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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.
Shelf with hooks
A shelf with hooks will help you conveniently and compactly organize the placement of frying pans, pots and saucepans. It will also fit perfectly into the concept of open storage and will be suitable for those who resolutely refuse the upper closed cabinets of the kitchen set.
Drawer
A deep, roomy drawer is an excellent place to place the necessary utensils. To make it easy to find the right frying pan (and also to make it easy to maintain order), provide special divider inserts. In Leroy stores, the separator can be purchased for 328 rubles.
Perforated panel
If there is a significant shortage of space and the kitchen furniture is overloaded, a wall panel (pegboard) will come to the rescue. This storage method is popular in Western countries. This device looks like a plywood (metal, plastic) board with many holes. This fabric is attached to a vertical surface using screws. Then they place on it everything that does not have a place in the kitchen. Holders for frying pans should be attached as securely as possible to such a panel. And lighter objects can be placed on it using magnets, pins and simple hooks.
Perforated panels (pegboards) are a modern, flexible and multifunctional solution that allows you to organize your own storage system for almost any purpose. They can be supplemented with hooks, containers, rails and other accessories. But such a panel will not be cheap; a good pegboard costs up to 5,000 rubles.
Why not use this move to place pans in the kitchen? You can fix the pegboard on the wall surface or complement it with a retractable element of the headset (using even a very narrow space to maximum benefit).
Hanging panel and hook boards
A metal strip with magnets can serve as a budget substitute for a pegboard. The heavier the cookware that will be attached to it, the more powerful the magnets should be.
Please note that dishes that are stored openly require special care. It will have to be washed more often and cleaned of grease and soot.
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.
Cleaning dishes and giving them the proper appearance is a very labor-intensive job, so most people prefer to hide dishes in drawers and cabinets.
Pull-out organizer
By adding a special retractable organizer accessory to your cabinet, you can neatly and stylishly solve the problem of storing pans. And also use the available space more efficiently.
Multi-tiered organizer
If you prefer to store pans horizontally, a special multi-tier organizer will suit you. It is not very expensive and allows you to abandon stackable storage in favor of faster access to the necessary utensils. Organizers of this type cost up to 1000 rubles.
Drawer organizer
If the idea of drawer dividers is not to your liking, there is another option for conveniently placing pans in it. A special organizer allows you to quickly find and get the utensils you need without rearranging everything from place to place and without wasting time searching for what you need among the stacked utensils.
Desk organizer
If there is absolutely no space in the cabinets to store pans, a desktop organizer can help out. By the way, it is not necessary to place it on the countertop (especially if it doesn’t have a lot of space anyway): you can place it on a wall shelf, on a microwave, refrigerator or windowsill. As a rule, such an organizer costs 1000 rubles.
Holders
It is possible to buy holders for frying pans as a separate device or as a set with kitchen furniture. Their design resembles towel holders. And they need to be mounted on the inner surfaces of cabinet doors, pencil cases or on their sides.
Ceiling module
An idea for the brave - a special ceiling module designed for storing frying pans, saucepans and other utensils. It would look especially appropriate above a kitchen island. Disadvantage: such an element of furniture visually clutters the space. Therefore, when turning to it, it is better to minimize otherwise open storage and not get carried away with wall decor.
Ideally, the ceiling module and selected dishes will look like one and serve as the highlight of the interior.
Railings
Some designer interiors provide options for open placement of kitchen utensils. The railing system for storing pans allows you to attach them to any vertical surface. This is very convenient for a small kitchen.
The modern stylish design of this design will not spoil the interior, but will become its highlight. On the hanging hooks of the railing you can place anything that has the ability to be suspended, including graters, cups and frying pans. If necessary, you can increase the number of fasteners or change their location.
Ideas for storing pans on rails are not limited to their wall or in-door placement. There are also ceiling structures for which such an arrangement is selected. This is the optimal placement so that no one hits the pan with their head. Those who decide to store frying pans on a ceiling rail should take into account the weight of the kitchen utensils and the strength of the ceiling.
If there is a large window opening, storage of pans can be organized there using the same railing system.
Pull-out baskets
Retractable baskets will help turn the lower cabinets into a place for conveniently placing pans and other utensils. They can be found in almost any manufacturer of kitchens and storage systems: you will see how much more convenient and quick it will be to find what you need with such an accessory.
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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Where to begin
All dishes in the house must be sorted. You should remove from pencil cases and cabinets everything that has accumulated over the past years. Each saucepan, bowl, frying pan, etc. should be carefully inspected to assess its condition. If it becomes obvious that further use of any utensil is no longer possible, it is better to throw it away immediately so that it does not take up space.
All items must be divided into groups based on their purpose, shape, and frequency of use.
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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Table stand
An excellent accessory that is convenient to use while cooking. Condensation from the pan lid will flow onto the stand, and hot elements will not damage the countertop. You can also place a spoon or ladle on it. But this is rather an intermediate option - when the lid is removed from the pan, it needs to be put somewhere. For permanent storage in the kitchen, such a stand will not be convenient.
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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Cabinet doors
We are used to using only shelves in closets. What about the doors? On the inside, you can attach additional hooks and baskets to them so that important little things are always at hand, and you don’t have to go deep into the cabinet to get them. In the photo we offer only some of the options for using this useful space, it’s all up to your imagination!
The inner side of the doors from the lower modules can be used to store household chemicals or small items necessary for cleaning: gloves, rags and sponges, as well as knives, if magnets are attached to the door. The boxes that you attach from the inside, in this case, can be larger and more spacious.
Adviсe:
- When you fix additional hooks or doors, make sure that when closed they and what will be stored there do not touch the shelves, otherwise the door simply will not be able to close.
- The weight of items must be within reason!
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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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.
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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Improving cereal packaging
A simple life hack using plastic water bottles that will improve the storage of bulk products. Instead of throwing away the bottles, cut the top off into a funnel shape.
Now insert the edge of the package into the neck and pull it all the way. Spread the pack in different directions. Done, the package now has a convenient round neck. You no longer have to collect grains all over the closet, nothing will accidentally spill. After use, close the packaging with a bottle cap.
Volume - from 0.5 l to 1.5 l, depending on the size of the product package. In most cases, it is more convenient to use wide bottle funnels.
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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How to store lids
Frying pans are part of the problem, but their lids are an even bigger problem. They do not have holes to hang them, they take up a lot of space, because it is quite difficult to install them vertically. However, even here the craftsmen did not ignore the method of installing covers.
Holder for one lid and spoon
It is very convenient to use the purchased holder. It is available in almost any kitchen supply store or home improvement department. It most often looks like a horizontal stand with space for a spoon and a vertical stand. This is convenient and practical, because in this way these tools will be in order, and there will be no dirty spots on the table.
Stand holder for lids.
DIY lid holders
In order not to spend too much and place the lid where the owners themselves want, the stand can be made by hand. They look like regular plate drying racks, only made of more durable metal. These can be made from thick wire at home.
Handmade holder.
In the same way, you can make something like horizontal shelves. You need to make a hole in the middle so that the lid handle can fit into it. The shape can be arbitrary: either in the form of a spiral or simply bent.
There is an option for vertical self-storage. One of them is hooks. According to the size, you need to place hooks on both sides, on which the pans will then be placed.
You can place rails or heated towel rails on cabinet doors or along the walls. The lids are inserted into them and feel comfortable. The main thing is that the lids and shelves do not interfere with the rest of the dishes.
Holder for cabinet doors.
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 mold and mildew will not appear in the drawers with dishes. Platforms equipped with metal mesh and holders are better ventilated with fresh air. For this reason, housewives often use a kitchen cabinet for pots and pans with metal holders and baskets.
