All good housewives seek to clean up the kitchen. Each item must have its own place. This applies to the covers from the pots. Special stands help keep these items clean and dry, saving room space. Learn how to choose the right storage system for the lids among a variety of options from the article.
Storage Features
Often people store lids directly in pots. However, this option is suitable only for those who have a very large kitchen, and a lot of free space in the closets. Otherwise, cluttering up the space leads to the fact that in the kitchen there is no room for other useful things. In addition, it is not very convenient to get the pan with the lid.
The best solution is to place all the covers so that they are in a separate place. So they will not interfere and fall, creating excess noise. At the same time, you will save space and put the perfect order in the kitchen.
There are many ways to organize lid storage. The arrangement of elements can be horizontal and vertical. All sorts of coasters and racks can be located both inside the kitchen set, and outside. Depending on this, materials, design, methods of fastening differ.
Types of Stands
Consider each of the options for storing lids for pots in more detail.
Horizontal
This storage method involves placing the covers from left to right. It can be a separate design with compartments for each element, hangers, drawer or the whole shelf in the cabinet. A plus here is the ability to immediately see the entire range, as well as easy to find the cover of the right size, which is very convenient.
However, this method has a drawback. In the presence of a large number of pans, the parts that cover them will require a large space for horizontal placement.
Vertical
In a small kitchen, you can get out of position by placing the lids vertically. In this case, special stands, racks with fastening are used. Each element is in its cell and is held in the correct position. Holders can be installed in any convenient place (inside and outside kitchen furniture). You can even position the structure next to the stove.
External
Stands located outside the furniture are very practical. The range of models is diverse. You can purchase a design for storing a large number of covers or a stand for one item. The second option is especially convenient during cooking. You can open the pan in order to stir the dish or check the degree of its readiness. In this case, you do not have to think about where to put the hot lid. She will easily and conveniently lie in a special device. Some options allow you to simultaneously place the spoon, which the hostess uses during cooking.
For lids and spoons
Designs designed for the combined placement of the lid with other kitchen appliances (spoon, cooker, spatula and so on) are very convenient. Usually they look like peculiar organizers with two or more compartments. The central niche is designed to store the lid. Side compartments allow you to put something else. Some models have special hooks for hanging cups.
The design of such products is diverse. As materials use stainless steel, plastic, durable glass. Plastic models are presented in a variety of colors, but they fail more quickly. Metal coasters are more reliable and durable, but do not forget about regular cleaning products.
Without proper care, plaque forms on them, which spoils the appearance of the surface.
For multiple caps
Horizontal wide coasters allow you to store a lot of dishes. In this design, you can fold not only covers, but also cutting boards, small trays, pans, plates and more.
As materials for the manufacture of such products use wood, stainless steel, glass. In wooden organizers, you can put exceptionally clean and wiped dry dishes. Metal is allowed to be used for drying wet elements (if a tray is installed under the structure or a towel is lying). However, one must understand that in this case, rust may quickly appear on them. Regardless of the design and material, the holders should be emptied and cleaned every 2 weeks (except for wooden models).
The location of such a stand requires a fairly large space. This should be considered when buying. As for the placement, it depends on your desire and situation. You can place the organizer in a deep drawer, on a shelf in a cupboard, or simply place it on a countertop.
Roof rails
These are hanging holders with various types of mounts. There are options that can be attached to the cabinet door (inside or outside), there are wall models. They are fastened with clamps, bolts, hooks. There are many options.
Covers that vary greatly in size are not too convenient to place in identical sections of the structure. In addition, some models are not cheap. Nevertheless, roof rails are very popular today. Vertical models save space in the kitchen.
Another plus is the ability to place some models near the stove. Such close proximity can simplify the cooking process and minimize the time it takes to find the right part. However, it should be understood that due to fatty fumes, the clean elements will quickly become contaminated and need periodic cleaning.
Domestic
If you do not want to clutter up the space on the worktop, you can store the lids inside the kitchen furniture. This approach not only allows you to remove dishes from prying eyes. In drawers and cabinets it does not dust, remaining clean. There are several options for the internal placement of covers.
On the cabinet door
A non-standard solution is to hang the covers on the cabinet door. This can be railing, single rungs on which elements are held by handles, or individual hooks that hold the dishes at several points. The last option is the most economical solution.
So the kitchen utensils are hidden inside the headset. However, it should be understood that although the covers are held on the door, they occupy a certain place. It is important to consider this before installing the holders. It is necessary to check in advance whether the door will close with the contents, whether it will interfere. Try to position the structures so that the fastened elements are above or below the shelves. At the same time, do not forget that in this case there is less free space in the cabinet itself.
Retractable
A retractable container is a great solution. However, to make it convenient and practical, it is important to carefully consider its location. Usually such moments are planned even when creating a headset project. The result is a specially equipped compartment with recesses for lids and other kitchen utensils (optional), sliding out like a drawer. When creating such modules use wood, plastic, steel.
In the box
If you have a headset for a long time, but you want to arrange a place for covers in a drawer, there are two options. The first is to highlight a shallow but wide retractable compartment. Many headsets have such under the oven. You can simply stack the elements with the handles up in it. However, in this case, the box will fit no more than 4-5 pieces.
If there are more pots in your house, you can empty the deep drawer and install a divider installation in it. On such a stand, the elements will be located sideways.
Dryers
A dryer is a standard element of any kitchen set. Usually it is located above the sink. A drain pan is placed under the metal mesh. The washed dishes are put in the dryer, which then dries naturally. Water flowing into the pan is poured every day.
Although the dryer involves the temporary placement of dishes, which are then placed in other places, many use it as a permanent storage place for kitchen utensils.
If there is free space in the structure, you can leave covers there. This is not the most convenient solution, but quite practical.
How to choose the right one?
When choosing a method for storing lids, you should focus on the size of the kitchen, the dimensions of the furniture, the availability of free space in the cabinets and on the countertop. Most housewives choose a closed type of storage. It is suitable for those who have a roomy headset. The same goes for the horizontal arrangement of kitchen accessories. This is the ideal solution for a large and spacious room.
As for the specific location of the holder, it is worth focusing on your personal preferences. If the box suitable for placement is at the bottom and you don’t feel like bending over each time, it might be better to put the organizer on the countertop or hang it on the wall.
Try to place dishes at arm's length. Reaching up, and even more so getting up on a chair to reach the desired shelf, you will also be uncomfortable. Therefore, the topmost furniture compartments should not be considered as a suitable place either.
External placement of organizers and other structures is a good option for a small kitchen. As for the stand for one lid and spoon, perhaps it will come in handy for any housewife. Even if all the dishes are neatly distributed inside the furniture, such a device will not be redundant. It does not take up much space and simplifies the cooking process.
When choosing a material, it is better to give preference to metal products. Plastic is short-lived. Glass coasters are also impractical, although they look very nice.
You can purchase any of these devices at a hardware store. If you order a set according to an individual project and the module for covers is included in the drawing, the furniture factory will find and install all the accessories itself.
If you buy an organizer for an already equipped kitchen, first measure the dimensions of the cabinet or drawer for which it is purchased. If it is an external design, it is also worthwhile to think in advance exactly where and how much space you are ready to allocate for it.
Useful Tips
To keep the pan covers the most ergonomic, use the advice of professional designers.
- Do not store the lids one in the other. This design is very unstable. But to keep the pan with a “nesting doll” is very rational. Covers are best placed separately.
- The most convenient option - place the closing parts in a drawer next to the pots. So you can take the right capacity and immediately select the missing element to it.
- Thinking over the size of the compartment, recount kitchen utensils. It is desirable that everything fits in one place.
- If there are few covers, it is not necessary to allocate a whole shelf or box for them. You can put a small organizer in the cabinet, and place other items nearby. The same can be done in the drawer. In this case, you don’t even have to buy special designs, but simply put homemade wooden planks that play the role of space dividers.
- If you cannot put railing inside the cabinet, and on the table and walls there is not enough free space, you can hang the structure on the outside of the door.
- An interesting idea is to use a window opening. In a small kitchen, this can be a salvation. On the sides you can place shelves, hooks, coasters. This option will look especially harmonious in a country-style kitchen.
If you do not want to spend money on the purchase of additional parts, you can make the holder yourself. To do this, you can use thick wire, metal rods, hooks.
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