Why Not Hang Your Pots and Pans?
If cupboard space is tight in your kitchen, hanging pots and pans can add both room to move and plenty of character
Whether sleek, country, retro or rustic, hanging pots could give your kitchen just the personality boost it needs to make it feel that extra bit warm and welcoming. Who knew such a space-saving solution could be such a blessing in disguise?
There are many different ways you can hang your pots, so take a look at these innovative, and quite lovely, ideas…
There are many different ways you can hang your pots, so take a look at these innovative, and quite lovely, ideas…
Island home. If your kitchen is as beautiful as this one, or you’d like it to be, take a leaf out of the designer’s book and match your pot rack with your flooring and island seating. Having bright and shiny pots and pans will also work a treat if your drawer pulls and tapware are the same-coloured metal.
Social climber. Hanging pots over the kitchen island is an easy way to make use of unused space, but when they hang from something as fabulous as this old ladder, they can become a highlight.
Back in black. A dark background and some strategically placed hooks turn this dead space into a useful – and chic – spot for pots. Screwing a painted board securely into studs in the wall first can be handy if you want to ensure hooks can hold weight without loosening and falling out over time.
Ceiling mounted. Pot racks can be hung just about anywhere. This charming London kitchen makes use of the space above the stove – that’s the place you use them, after all.
Easy answer. A couple of lengths of copper pipe is all it takes to give this little Moroccan-inspired kitchen the character it needs … not to mention some much needed storage for pots and pans.
Wall of wonder. When space is at a premium, it pays to look for little-used nooks for hanging opportunities. These hanging rails are from Ikea.
Window dressing. No space to spare? A pot rack installed above the window could be just the thing. The hooks on this one are positioned so the pots and pans double up and still let in plenty of light.
If you’d find it hard to reach pots dangling from a height, a simple timber shelf installed against the window can be a great alternative.
Open-and-shut case. An old gate hung by the kitchen table adds oodles of character and frees up a kitchen cupboard in an instant … with not more than a few cents spent.
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Do you prefer to hang up your pots and pans or hide them away? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
MORE KITCHEN INNOVATION
10 Storage Ideas for Your Herbs and Spices
Stylish Storage: 10 Steps to Planning the Perfect Kitchen Pantry
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