I love to cook but I hate cooking with a messy kitchen. I’ve suffered through way too many burned fingers and singed eyebrows to let my cookware get the best of me now and since there are so many options for storing pots and pans, it’s easy to keep them under control.
The key is finding an organizing system that works for you: do you prefer hanging them up? Or do you like stacking? There is no right or wrong way. Here are some fun ideas for making your kitchen look great (and safe) while using all those fancy pots and pans in style:
Organize them by size, placing the larger ones at the bottom and saving the smaller ones for the top
Organize your pots and pans by size, placing the larger ones at the bottom. This saves space and keeps them organized which makes it easier to find the right size pot or pan when you need it.
Hang them up with a pot rack
If you have enough room for it, hanging your pots and pans up can be a great way to save space in the kitchen. Hanging them from a pot rack makes them easy to access, whereas storing them on shelves means you’ll have to bend down or dig around every time you want a particular piece of cookware. A pot rack will also keep your pots and pans organized so they’re easier to find when needed.
There are several ways to hang your pots:
Hanging them on hooks below the cabinets saves space and keeps the counter clear for other things.
Using an over-the-door hook is another option that saves space if there’s not enough room for a full-size rack or cabinet above the stove top. You could use wire shelving from IKEA as long as it has holes along its length so that each handle has somewhere to rest comfortably.
Install hooks directly into walls works. Especially if there isn’t enough clearance between cabinets above. This method does require drilling into something valuable like drywall.
Use a lazy susan to store them
To keep your pot and pan collection organized and neat, use a lazy susan to store them. Place the heaviest items in the center, then work outward from there with lighter ones on the outside.
You can also store them upright, or horizontally for a different look.
Store them in alphabetical order
If you want to make your life easier in the kitchen, there are a few things you can do.
First, alphabetize your pots and pans. If you have a lot of them, this might seem like an overwhelming task at first glance. If you try to organize them by size (large to small), material (metal vs glass), shape (round or square) or color (red vs blue) they will be much easier to keep track of.
Don’t be afraid to hang those pots and pans up out of the way
Don’t be afraid to hang those pots and pans up out of the way. You can hang them up with a pot rack, use a lazy susan, or store them in alphabetical order.
Why You Should Organize Your Pots and Pans
Space Saving
If you are like me, you probably have more pots and pans than any other kitchen item. This can be a problem when trying to find space for them all! By organizing your pots and pans, you can save yourself a lot of trouble finding room for them in the kitchen or pantry.
Ease of Use
If your pots and pans aren’t organized, they can be hard to find when you need them. They may also get lost among other items in the cabinet, like spoons and spatulas, making it difficult to find what you’re looking for quickly.
Safety
If your pots are stacked haphazardly on top of each other, there’s a chance that one might fall off its perch and crack on the floor below it. This could cause serious damage to both your flooring and your pottery! Organizing them will help prevent this from happening
Conclusion
Now that you have some ideas for organizing your pots and pans, it’s time to get to work. You may find that one of these methods works best for you and your kitchen setup, or perhaps you have a combination of techniques that works for you. Whatever the case may be, get creative and enjoy your newly organized kitchen.