11 Places to Put Your Pancake Pan (Plus All the Others)
Planning to toss some pancakes this Shrove Tuesday? You’ll need some pans, and a handy place to store them
As much as we enjoy pancakes, we Houzzers like interiors even more. Shrove Tuesday on 28 February presents us with the perfect excuse to talk about kitchen storage, so here are some handy ideas for stowing away your frying pans and other cookware.
2. Stash in a drawer
If you want to hide your pots and pans away, a large drawer is a good option. A wide one like this has enough space to accommodate plenty of cookware, and the layout makes it easy to access everything you need.
When you’re planning a new kitchen, think about your specific requirements and try to design your storage to fit your needs. Calculate exactly how much cookware you actually have and install the correct storage to accommodate it all.
Kitchen drawers that’ll make life easier
If you want to hide your pots and pans away, a large drawer is a good option. A wide one like this has enough space to accommodate plenty of cookware, and the layout makes it easy to access everything you need.
When you’re planning a new kitchen, think about your specific requirements and try to design your storage to fit your needs. Calculate exactly how much cookware you actually have and install the correct storage to accommodate it all.
Kitchen drawers that’ll make life easier
3. Access your corner cupboard
In theory, a corner cupboard has plenty of space for storing bulky skillets and saucepans. In practice, though, it can be impossible to reach everything.
Here’s the solution: a nifty pull-out mechanism that provides easy-to-access shelves for your cookware. The system works on runners and is attached to the door, so each time you open the cupboard, the shelves slide out with it.
In theory, a corner cupboard has plenty of space for storing bulky skillets and saucepans. In practice, though, it can be impossible to reach everything.
Here’s the solution: a nifty pull-out mechanism that provides easy-to-access shelves for your cookware. The system works on runners and is attached to the door, so each time you open the cupboard, the shelves slide out with it.
4. Spin them on a carousel
An alternative to the pull-out shelving system is the classic carousel. A two-tiered shelf system rotates around a central point to bring pans from the back to the front. Simple yet effective.
An alternative to the pull-out shelving system is the classic carousel. A two-tiered shelf system rotates around a central point to bring pans from the back to the front. Simple yet effective.
5. Put them where you’ll use them
When you’re planning your storage, think about where you’ll use certain items. Pans, for example, are best stored near the stove – try an under-bench drawer, as here. In this well-planned kitchen, there’s also an oven directly opposite the stove that sits above more drawer storage for bakeware.
When you’re planning your storage, think about where you’ll use certain items. Pans, for example, are best stored near the stove – try an under-bench drawer, as here. In this well-planned kitchen, there’s also an oven directly opposite the stove that sits above more drawer storage for bakeware.
6. Design a cookware station
Of course, you don’t need a drawer to ensure your pans are near the stove. These simple shelves, full of cookware, are perfectly positioned for easy access and form part of a prep zone with utensils, knives and chopping boards at arm’s reach.
Of course, you don’t need a drawer to ensure your pans are near the stove. These simple shelves, full of cookware, are perfectly positioned for easy access and form part of a prep zone with utensils, knives and chopping boards at arm’s reach.
7. Divide your cupboards
For neat storage in kitchen cabinets, it’s easier to stack things vertically. An easy solution is to fit vertical shelves to divide the cupboard into sections. These ones have zones for frying pans, chopping boards and baking sheets.
Kitchen storage tips for domestic bliss
For neat storage in kitchen cabinets, it’s easier to stack things vertically. An easy solution is to fit vertical shelves to divide the cupboard into sections. These ones have zones for frying pans, chopping boards and baking sheets.
Kitchen storage tips for domestic bliss
8. Store them on a shelf
For something easy and versatile, you can’t beat the ubiquitous shelf. Consider the depth and width of your shelves, as there needs to be enough surface area for a wide pan. The neat joinery here has made the most of all available space and provides some roomy spots for cookware.
For something easy and versatile, you can’t beat the ubiquitous shelf. Consider the depth and width of your shelves, as there needs to be enough surface area for a wide pan. The neat joinery here has made the most of all available space and provides some roomy spots for cookware.
9. Go for a classic pot rail
A great storage solution for pans is a wall-hung rail. It’s easy to access and gives you enough flexibility to add more items to your cookware collection. If you’ve bought an extra pan, it’s easy to add another hook, or simply double up on one that’s already there.
A great storage solution for pans is a wall-hung rail. It’s easy to access and gives you enough flexibility to add more items to your cookware collection. If you’ve bought an extra pan, it’s easy to add another hook, or simply double up on one that’s already there.
10. Tuck them under the island
The shelf below a freestanding island is an ideal spot for your heavy pots and pans. It’s usually a wide space, so there’s enough room for large skillets and saucepans. Everything can be tucked away, but can also be accessed easily from all sides of the unit.
Browse more beautiful kitchen islands
The shelf below a freestanding island is an ideal spot for your heavy pots and pans. It’s usually a wide space, so there’s enough room for large skillets and saucepans. Everything can be tucked away, but can also be accessed easily from all sides of the unit.
Browse more beautiful kitchen islands
11. Consider your options
Can’t find what you’re looking for in the shops? Try thinking laterally and repurposing other items. In this quirky kitchen-diner, a garden trellis has been cleverly upcycled as a pot holder. The lack of kitchen space didn’t hinder the design, as the owners have made a feature of the rack in the dining area.
Tell us
Where do you store your pots and pans? Share your ideas in the Comments below.
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Read more about clever storage solutions
Can’t find what you’re looking for in the shops? Try thinking laterally and repurposing other items. In this quirky kitchen-diner, a garden trellis has been cleverly upcycled as a pot holder. The lack of kitchen space didn’t hinder the design, as the owners have made a feature of the rack in the dining area.
Tell us
Where do you store your pots and pans? Share your ideas in the Comments below.
More
Read more about clever storage solutions
Make the most of vertical space by suspending a ceiling rack. These useful items come in a range of shapes and materials, with various options for hanging your pots and pans. This one has a rectangular frame with sturdy clips around it, while others have a mesh in the middle.
When deciding on where to install your ceiling rack, choose an area with limited footfall to avoid people knocking their heads. Above an island is perfect, as it provides an attractive centrepiece for the room.