Where do you store your pot and pan lids? Until recently, I kept the pots in the closet, stacking them one inside the other, and placing the lids somewhere nearby.
Storing lids on top of pots, as most inexperienced housewives do, means cluttering the entire kitchen with containers. And since in most apartments its area is very limited, this method can be immediately rejected.
In most cases, another storage method is not suitable: in a stack or “matryoshka”. If such an organization is quite justified for pots, then the protruding handles of the lids will create a very unstable structure that will frighten you with a rumble every time you want to open the drawer.
I must say, this irritated me terribly, because finding an item of the right size was sometimes very difficult. And then I decided to organize the storage of lids “scientifically”, using household appliances.
I have collected, in my opinion, the most interesting ways storage of lids. And all you have to do is choose the best option - depending on the size of the kitchen and the volume of cabinets.
Let's see what options are there?
Special boxes
In a fairly spacious kitchen, where at least 1 whole cabinet, or even more, is allocated for storing pots and pans, you can provide a pull-out shelf (5 to 15 cm high on the sides), which can be located above or below where the pots are stored.
If your kitchen set has a similar design, feel free to load it with lids.
It is recommended to place them in one layer, because otherwise you will not optimize, but on the contrary, you will clutter your workspace.
Lids storage compartment in deep drawer
If you're making a custom kitchen or are willing to spend money on convenient internal dividers (like Rationel from IKEA), pay attention to the practical organization inside the drawers, shown in the photo in this section. A special narrow compartment is separated from one or both sides, in which lids are ideally placed.
It is optimal to use for deep drawers of floor cabinets with a width of at least 60 cm, otherwise there will simply be no space left for pots and pans.
Pull-out sections
If you are ready to spend money on pull-out metal interior elements of kitchen cabinets, look for those options that have special compartments for lids.
Pots and pans will be stored in the same cabinet, which, of course, is very convenient. Which utensils will be at the top and which at the bottom depends on the manufacturer.
An economical option is an analogue of the Ikea Varrier retractable container made of white plastic.
The more solid one looks like a narrow mesh shelf with limiters.
Both options move along guide rails that are attached to the lower inside of the cabinet next to one of the side walls.
Tabletop stands for a couple of lids and other utensils
If you have few kitchen utensils and enough space on the countertop, you can store the lids in a tabletop stand like this. And along with them - cutting boards, flat dishes and even small frying pans.
We place lids on the shelves of wall-mounted or floor-standing cabinets
This can be called a modification of desktop storage, but more spacious. You can use tabletop dish drainers or wooden racks for storing plates, or look in stores for special devices for lids of this type. All this equipment is placed inside deep drawers or (more often) on the shelves of cabinets, usually floor-standing.
Wall racks for lids
If you have nothing against open storage of kitchen items, pay attention to the possibility of organizing a place on the wall for lids from pots and pans.
These racks are quite economical in price, and the height (how many covers it is designed for) can be chosen according to your own needs.
Now let's talk about the most economical (and original) ways to store lids for pots and pans. If, instead of spending money, you prefer to invest your own skills and resourcefulness, make your own organizing racks.
Rails for storing lids - on walls and cabinet doors
The simplest and most budget option. Suitable for storing lids on the wall or inside the door kitchen cabinet. Measure the surface area allocated for this purpose, and then simply purchase a suitable rail.
Mounting type and material - any. Screw on using the included (or specially selected) fasteners and enjoy the order in your pot lids.
If you use rails to organize a large-scale storage system on a free wall, you can simply place lids there as well: you can hang a variety of kitchen utensils on the hooks, and store lids behind the rails.
Storage using hanging shelves with delimiters:
The method shown in the photo below is also easy to implement by hand. home handyman. You will need a perforated board of the required size + hooks for it. Pans can be hung on hooks secured in the usual way. And fix the lids with hooks placed at an angle.
Now let's move on to closed storage, which will certainly be appreciated by housewives who are confident that only cabinets with doors can provide the necessary order.
There are many ways here. The main advantage of any of them is hidden storage. How to choose? Focus on 2 parameters: the size of your closet and the budget allocated for these convenient devices.
Cabinet door covers:
We are used to using only shelves in closets. What about the doors? On the inside, additional hooks and baskets can be attached to them to important little things They were always at hand, and you didn’t have to go deep into the cabinet for them.
In the photo I offer only some of the options for using this useful space, it’s all up to your imagination!
In my opinion, it is best to allocate space for the lids right on inside door Here are some ideas for attachments: hooks, towel racks or other fixtures - the choice is yours, as long as they are as easily accessible as possible.
It is most convenient to use devices specifically designed for swing doors of floor-standing cabinets or the most compact of wall cabinets. Large selection IKEA has such devices.
A few more original ways for thrifty housewives:
Plastic hooks with reverse adhesive layer. This is the mounting option I used :)
The container for one lid is made using 2 hooks attached in accordance with its diameter.
You will need 2 pieces for each cover, they will support it from the side and bottom.
Mark and glue. That's it!
Where do you store your pot and pan lids? Isn't it time to find them a more comfortable place?
1. Kitchen Trivets for Single Lid and Cooking Spoon: Western housewives have long appreciated this wonderful device. When preparing food, it allows you not to think about where to put the lid removed from the pan and the spoon used to stir the dish. Sometimes such a stand for a lid and a spoon is found in our country.
If you want more choice, check out online stores, including American ones.
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2. Tabletop stands for a couple of lids and other utensils:
If you have few kitchen utensils and enough space on the countertop, you can store the lids in a tabletop stand like this. And along with them - cutting boards, flat dishes and even small frying pans.
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3. Wall racks for lids:
If you have nothing against open storage of kitchen items, pay attention to the possibility of organizing a place on the wall for lids from pots and pans. These racks are quite economical in price, and the height (how many covers it is designed for) can be chosen according to your own needs.
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How to store pots and pans lids inside a kitchen cabinet:
Now let's move on to closed storage, which will certainly be appreciated by housewives who are confident that only cabinets with doors can provide the necessary order.
There are many ways here. The main advantage of any of them is hidden storage. How to choose? Focus on 2 parameters: the size of your closet and the budget allocated for these convenient devices.
4. How to cover a cabinet door:
These racks can be divided into 3 categories: those specifically designed for swing doors of floor-standing cabinets, the most compact of the wall-mounted ones, and DIY lid racks.
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5. Narrow pull-out plastic containers:
An economical option is an analogue of the Ikea Varrier retractable container made of white plastic. The more solid one looks like a narrow mesh shelf with limiters. Both options move along guide rails that are attached to the lower inside of the cabinet next to one of the side walls.
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6. Compartment for storing lids in a deep drawer:
If you're making a custom kitchen or are willing to spend money on convenient internal dividers (like Rationel from IKEA), pay attention to the practical organization inside the drawers, shown in the photo in this section. A special narrow compartment is separated from one or both sides, in which lids are ideally placed.
It is optimal to use for deep drawers of floor cabinets with a width of at least 60 cm, otherwise there will simply be no space left for pots and pans.
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7. Narrow pull-out shelf at the top of the base cabinet:
In a fairly spacious kitchen, where at least 1 whole cabinet is allocated for storing pots and pans, or even more, you can provide a pull-out shelf at the top of the cabinet. Its height, as you can see in the photographs, can be very different - from 5 to 15 cm along the sides.
By the way, such a shelf can be placed not only at the top, but also in the middle part of the cabinet. If you store dishes in a high cabinet a la a pantry, finding a place for such a shelf will be even easier.
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8. Place the lids on the shelves of wall-mounted or floor-standing cabinets:
This can be called a modification of desktop storage, but more spacious. You can use tabletop dish drainers or wooden racks for storing plates, or look in stores for special devices for lids of this type. All this equipment is placed inside deep drawers or (more often) on the shelves of cabinets, usually floor-standing.
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9. Pull-out mesh shelves - for frying pans with lids:
If you are ready to spend money on pull-out metal interior elements of kitchen cabinets, look for those options that have special compartments for lids. Pots and pans will be stored in the same cabinet, which, of course, is very convenient. Which utensils will be at the top and which at the bottom depends on the manufacturer.
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10. Different ideas:
And a few more ideas, including an option where a whole drawer is allocated for lids.
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how to make lid holders with your own hands:
Now let's talk about the most economical (and original) ways to store lids for pots and pans. If, instead of spending money, you prefer to invest your own skills and resourcefulness, make your own organizing racks.
11. Rails for storing lids - on the walls and doors of cabinets:
The simplest and most budget option. Suitable for storing lids on the wall or the inside of a kitchen cabinet door. Measure the surface area allocated for this purpose, and then simply purchase a suitable rail. Mounting type and material - any. Screw on using the included (or specially selected) fasteners and enjoy the order in your pot lids.
If you use rails to organize a large-scale storage system on a free wall, simply place lids there as well
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12. A few more original ways - for thrifty housewives:
What else can you use? Plastic hooks with a reverse adhesive layer (you will need 2 pieces for each cover, they will support it from the side and bottom). Copper wire twisted in several layers + wood screws. Wooden bars for towels. All these options are suitable for storing lids in a closet or on the wall.
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The method shown in the photo is also easy to implement with the hands of a home craftsman. You will need a perforated board of the required size + hooks for it. Pans can be hung on hooks secured in the usual way. And fix the lids with hooks placed at an angle.
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An economical option is an analogue of the Ikea Variera retractable container made of white plastic.
The more solid one looks like a narrow mesh shelf with limiters.
Both options move along guide rails that are attached to the lower inside of the cabinet next to one of the side walls.
4. Table stands for a couple of lids and other utensils
If there are few kitchen utensils and there is enough space on the countertop, you can store the lids in a similar tabletop stand. And along with them - cutting boards, flat dishes and even small frying pans.
5. Place the lids on the shelves of wall or floor cabinets
This can be called a modification of desktop storage, but more spacious. You can use tabletop dish drainers or wooden racks for storing plates, or look in stores for special devices for lids of this type. All this equipment is placed inside deep drawers or (more often) on the shelves of cabinets, usually floor-standing.
6. Wall racks for lids
If you have nothing against open storage of kitchen items, pay attention to the possibility of organizing a place on the wall for lids from pots and pans.
These racks are quite economical in price, and the height (how many covers it is designed for) can be chosen according to your own needs.
Now let's talk about the most economical (and original) ways to store lids for pots and pans. If you prefer to invest your own skills and resourcefulness instead of spending money, make your own organizing racks.
7. Rails for storing lids on walls and cabinet doors
The simplest and most budget option. Suitable for storing lids on the wall or the inside of a kitchen cabinet door. Measure the surface area allocated for this purpose, and then simply purchase a suitable rail.
Mounting type and material - any. Screw on using the included (or specially selected) fasteners and enjoy the order in your pot lids.
If you use rails to organize a large-scale storage system on a free wall, simply place more hooks there: you can hang a variety of kitchen utensils on them, and store lids behind the rails.
Proper organization of space will save a lot of space and allow you to place many items in one drawer. Storing pot and pan lids in kitchens - a common problem insmall spaces.
Every housewife wants to rationally use the space allocated for dishes. You can organize the storage of dishes using all the latest devices. This is significant will make a woman's life easier.
Sorting and dividing into categories
It is convenient when the dishes are sorted into categories. This is the basic principle from which the organization of the kitchen space begins.
What does sorting mean:
- Collect similar items in one place. Set aside a separate shelf or cabinet to store pans and pots.
- Select a drawer for lids.
- Set aside a cupboard for dishes.
- Designate a shelf for baking dishes and other accessories.
You can save money without sacrificing convenience. There are 13 ways to store lids, pans,...
Choose the best option depending on the size of the kitchen, the volume of the cabinet and your budget.
Railings
With their help, it is convenient to store lids and other household items. The railing system is an excellent option for saving space, effort and time searching for what you need.
This the crossbar is attached on both sides above the kitchen island. Hooks or shelves are placed on it. It is convenient to store kitchen accessories (ladles, graters and other items).
The railing system looks cozy and beautiful. Dimensions can be changed and selected, suitable for a small room.
Railing is a godsend for the housewife. A great way to decorate the interior and store lids.
The railing storage system is sold in furniture stores and places selling kitchen paraphernalia. Complete set - hooks, mesh shelves, holders for glasses, towels, magnets.
Matryoshka principle
The storage method is the simplest, used everywhere. The pots are stacked according to the matryoshka principle, from largest to smallest.
If space in closets Allows folding with lids. If not, the lids are placed separately.
The matryoshka principle is suitable for pans of the same shape. Most often, this method is used for storing plastic containers and boats. This method is not suitable for pans with deep lids. They will stand unsteadily.
The method is suitable for deep and tall cabinets.
Pan + lid
When planning the kitchen, allocate a separate cabinet for pots, store them with lids.
This method is convenient. You don’t have to look for which lid will fit if they are on a separate shelf.
For the lucky owners of sufficient space, drawers are made. Install dividers based on the size of the pans.
If there is no extra space, refurbish regular cabinets. Corner structures are perfect. They make rotating and roll-out shelves.
Refurbishment of kitchen units is carried out by separate companies.
Pull-out sections
Pull-out storage systems in kitchen interiors- something that a modern kitchen cannot do without.
Proper placement of accessories and the use of additional designs will help make kitchen life easier.
The systems store pans, pots, plates, cutlery. Drawers are more convenient. If you are planning a kitchen from scratch, Can rebuild the area by choosing a retractable system.
It will prevent chaos in the kitchen. Storing caps from pans organized with maximum benefit for the housewife, calculated down to the smallest detail.
Make drawers large. In one department By 2 sections vertical/horizontal.
It is better to store pots and lids in the same cabinet. There are metal and wooden sections. Which one to choose depends on the preferences of the housewife.
The latter are more economical , occupy less space, holds more dishes.
Table stands
Pot lids, small frying pans, and dishes are stored on the table in a table stand.
They have several departments. There are supports for 1 lid and - convenient for cooking, the tabletop does not get dirty.
Non-standard storage methods
It is not necessary to store pots in closed cabinets/drawers. There are interesting, non-standard ways to help save space and enliven a room.
Cabinet doors
The easiest option for storing lids is on the doors. IN construction stores They sell hooks on double-sided tape or wall holders.
Place two on the side and one at the bottom. Glue carefully, the lid handle does not rest against the shelf.
Light items are stored on hooks.
Ends and external walls of kitchen furniture
Decorate the outer walls with different shelves, match the color kitchen apron. This storage method is convenient for placing heavy items.
IN small apartment- the ideal solution.
The shelves are made of stainless steel/wood. It's easy to create a storage system with your own hands. Cut the shelves, paint them, and fix them to the outside wall.
Internal walls of cabinets
Small cabinets hold few dishes. Internal walls equipped with hooks, convenient for hanging measuring spoons.
Under wall cabinets
Under them there is a void up to the tabletop; an additional shelf is made below. Used for spices, small saucepans,.
The second option is to screw metal lids from spice jars to the bottom of the wall cabinet.
Drawers in the plinth
The base of the kitchen unit is often closed, there is emptiness inside. Use for an additional drawer. They call in the craftsmen and redo the set.
The drawer is convenient for storing pot lids and low frying pans.
Additional shelving, consoles and carts
If you don't have enough drawers in your kitchen, how do you store pot lids? There should be order everywhere, even in a small room.
If there is not enough space, it is not possible to make a storage box in the basement; buy a shelving unit. The storage system is built around the doors. These can be open shelves where beautiful sets, vases, and tea sets are displayed. Pots are placed in their place.
The storage system around the doors can be with closed shelves. They can be used to store pot lids, pots, pans, and other utensils. Guests cannot see the contents.
Engage window
Make good use of the small kitchen window. Equip the opening with shelves, hooks under the ceiling, and various stands. This option is perfect for a country style kitchen.
To make the utensils convenient to use, they must be placed at the level of an outstretched arm. Otherwise, you will have to stand on a stool to take the next pan.
For comfort and convenience, they resort to tricks. Equip the walls modern shelving, drawers, do wall panels, roof rails.
The main thing is to organize your workspace correctly. The utensils must be within reach.
Life hacks for the kitchen for storing food, dishes, bags and other small items are popular for good reason. They allow you not only to optimize their placement, but also to make cleaning the room easier.
Especially for you, we have prepared seven effective techniques that will be useful in both small and large kitchens.
A bag of bags - a timeless classic
It is probably impossible to find a person who does not have such an artifact at home. The bag of bags can truly be considered a national invention.
They are periodically thrown out, but after a week they are reborn in the kitchen, taking up space as before and making it difficult to find the right bag.
Undoubtedly, there are situations when you cannot do without a plastic bag: for example, when you need to pack food in the freezer or fold something.
However, be honest- you forget to take them with you to the store, often because you are looking for right size uncomfortable?
There are many tricks for storing packages. We will show you some of the most convenient ones:
- Just fold them neatly into cardboard box from under the napkins. It doesn’t take up much space and looks neater than a stuffed bag, and you can take out the bags through a slot.
- For the same purposes, you can use a plastic tray in which you need to fold the bags into squares, placing them vertically.
- Another good way- hanging nets for children's toys. Conveniently place one or more (for different sizes) on the wall. Problem solved!
A little advice: throw away everything that doesn’t fit!
As you can see, optimizing package storage does not require a lot of cost or effort. What about other, larger items?
Knives - convenience and safety
First thing to remember- if you have a child at home, you shouldn’t just leave knives in a drawer:
- First of all, it's simply not safe for him.
- Secondly, from such treatment even good steel (see best models you can in our article) receives micro-damage, which has a bad effect on their sharpening and service life.
Exists some convenient ways knife storage, which will help save space and make them easier to care for:
- The most popular is probably - special stand. It's easy to do it yourself. Just decorate porous softwood beautifully and stick knives into it. They are also sold in stores, often with sets of knives. If you have somewhere to put a stand, consider this option.
- Small kitchen and every centimeter is expensive? Everything can be solved - buy it magnetic hanging board. This could be a narrow strip specifically for a knife, or it could be a wide structure on which you can also place jars of spices (you can read more about storing them in a separate article).
- One more thing interesting solution - retractable panel. Install a special board with recesses for knives under kitchen countertop. The implementation of the idea is quite expensive, but the effect is worth it.
Lids for pots
It seems impossible to cope with them. If you store them on suitable pans, you will need a lot of space - it will be impossible to stack the containers on top of each other.
Stacking is inconvenient because of the handles, and the whole mountain risks collapsing with any movement.
Don't worry: we also have tips for storing pot lids.
1. The most popular way a photo of which is often found on the Internet - make special hooks on the inside panel of the kitchen cabinet door. This way you will immediately see the cover you need if necessary, but they will not take up much space and be conspicuous to guests, spoiling your interior.
2. Another method borrowed from the previous section - special retractable panel. It is convenient, simple and functional... But quite expensive, since such kitchen sets must be made to order.
3. If you have original and beautiful dishes, and the kitchen is decorated in rustic style, hang the covers on the wall- they will serve as an original decorative element.
How to store glasses
Thin crystal or glass glasses require especially careful storage. In addition, if you simply put such dishes in the closet, they will gather dust, and you will have to regularly rearrange them, trying to find the right one.
It is better to use a simple and effective ways placement of glasses in the kitchen:
- Suspended structure under one of the cabinets will help you conveniently place any number of glasses. Take advantage metal mesh, just make sure to secure it well.
- This option is a modernization of the previous one. Make the mesh shaped and hang it from the ceiling at a convenient height. This way the glasses will become a beautiful and original element of the interior, easy to use. If you see a clear excess, turn it into decoration - for example, use glasses to create a chandelier or floor lamp.
Careful storage of plates
Another type of tableware that is quite inconvenient to store is plates.
The stacks look untidy, and leaving them constantly on an open drying rack is not an option for those who care about the beauty and neatness of the kitchen.
However, the last statement is not always true - if you bought beautiful plates that harmonize with your interior, a stylish drying rack can become its laconic addition.
Even a variety of dishes can be stored so that they look interesting and do not take up much space:
- Built in kitchen set dryer won't take up much space. It doesn’t matter whether your dishes are colorful or plain. The main thing is to choose the same size. The reception looks beautiful and simple.
- Another option - simple vertical design. It is compact, and the plates in it look original and stylish. You can make it yourself, decorating it to your liking.
Ladles, forks, spoons...
It is simply impossible to do without a variety of cutlery and kitchen utensils. However, you need to know how to organize their storage conveniently and wisely.
In a specially designated box they are quickly mixed and finding something the first time becomes a real problem. Increased accuracy will help, but let's be honest: not everyone has this quality.
You can come up with many methods for rationally storing forks and cooking utensils. Let's tell you more about the most convenient ones:
- A hanging structure with hooks for kitchen utensils and containers for the dining area can be a real lifesaver. Everything is visible and easy to reach. And it’s immediately clear where a certain thing belongs.
- The already mentioned magnetic panels can also be a great help. Just divide them into several sections with colors to make it easier to navigate.
- Use a special stand. Make it yourself or buy it at the store. She will take less space than a separate cabinet, and choosing the right device will become easier and faster.
How to store pans?
Anyone who loves to cook knows that one or two pans is not enough. Small and large, ceramic and cast iron, for pancakes or grill...
Standard option- put them in a stack in the oven. But what should those who have a simple kitchen do? hob? And let’s be honest, removing the bottom frying pan is quite inconvenient - the whole structure collapses.
It's better to use one of the methods below:
- 1. In professional kitchens, pans are hung on special hooks on the panel, to see the entire assortment before your eyes and quickly remove what you need. Take this method into use. But keep in mind that you will have to carefully monitor the cleanliness of the dishes.
- 2. Special drawer with sections for each frying pan is also convenient: they do not take up much space and are securely hidden from prying eyes, without disturbing the stylistic idea of the interior.
- 3. As with pot lids, you you can hang the pans on the wall. Here, again, you will have to ensure their cleanliness and choose an original and attractive color.
