Coasters for lids from saucepans: types and nuances of choice

All good housewives strive to put things in order in the kitchen. Each item should have its place. This also applies to saucepan lids. Special stands help keep these items clean and dry, saving space in the room. How to choose the right storage system for the lids among the variety of options, you will learn from the article.

Often people store lids directly on pans. However, this option is only suitable for those who have a very large kitchen and a lot of free space in the cabinets. Otherwise, cluttering the space leads to the fact that there is no room in the kitchen for other useful things. In addition, it is not very convenient to take out the pan with the lid.

The best solution is to place all the covers so that they are in a separate location. So they will not interfere and fall, creating unnecessary noise. This will save space and keep your kitchen tidy.

Let's take a closer look at each of the options for storing pot lids.

This storage method involves placing the lids from left to right. This can be a separate structure with compartments for each item, hangers, drawers, or a whole shelf in a cabinet. The advantage here is the ability to immediately see the entire assortment, and it is also easy to find the lid of the required size, which is very convenient.

However, this method also has a disadvantage.If you have a large number of pans, the covering parts will require a lot of horizontal placement.

In a small kitchen, you can get out of this situation by placing the lids vertically. In this case, special stands, stands with fasteners are used. Each element is in its own cell and is held in the correct position. The holders can be installed in any convenient place (inside and outside the kitchen furniture). You can even place the structure next to the stove.

Stands outside the furniture are very practical. The range of models is varied. You can purchase a structure for storing a large number of lids or a stand for one item. The second option is especially handy during cooking. You can open the saucepan to stir the food or check how well it is cooked. This way you don't have to think about where to put the hot lid. It fits easily and comfortably in a special device. Some options allow you to simultaneously place a spoon, which the hostess uses during cooking.

Constructions designed for the combined placement of the lid with other kitchen appliances (spoon, ladle, spatula, etc.) are very convenient. They usually look like a kind of organizer with two or more compartments. The central niche is for storing the lid. Side compartments allow you to store something else. Some models have special hooks on which the cups are hung.

The design of such products is varied. The materials used are stainless steel, plastic, durable glass. Plastic models are presented in a variety of colors, but they fail faster. Metal stands are more reliable and durable, but do not forget about regular cleaning of products.

The wide horizontal racks allow you to store a lot of crockery. In such a design, you can fold not only lids, but also cutting boards, small trays, pans, plates and more.

Wood, stainless steel, glass are used as materials for the manufacture of such products. You can put exceptionally clean and dry dishes in wooden organizers. Metallic ones are allowed to be used for drying wet elements (if a tray is installed under the structure or there is a towel). However, you need to understand that in this case, rust can quickly develop on them. Regardless of design and material, the holders should be emptied and cleaned every 2 weeks (except for wooden models).

These are pendant holders with various types of attachments. There are options that can be attached to the cabinet door (inside or outside), there are also wall models. They are fastened with clamps, bolts, hooks. There are many options.

Covers, which vary greatly in size, are not very convenient to place in the same 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 next to the stove. This 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, clean elements will quickly become contaminated and need to be periodically cleaned.

If you don't want to clutter up your work surface, you can store the lids inside your kitchen furniture. This approach not only allows you to remove the dishes from prying eyes. In drawers and cabinets, it does not collect dust, remaining clean. There are several options for the internal placement of the covers.

A non-standard solution is to hang the lids on the cabinet door. It can be a railing, single rungs on which the 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 take up 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 structures so that the fixed elements are above or below the shelves. At the same time, do not forget that in this case the free space in the closet itself becomes less.

A pull-out container is a great solution. However, for it to be convenient and practical, it is important to carefully consider its location. Usually such moments are planned even during the creation of the 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, wood, plastic, steel are used.

If you have had a headset for a long time, but you want to organize a place for the lids in the drawer, there are two options. The first is to highlight a shallow but wide retractable compartment. Many headsets have these under the oven. You can simply fold the elements into it with the handles up. However, in this case, no more than 4-5 pieces will fit in the box.

A dryer is a standard element of any kitchen set. It is usually located above the sink. A drain pan is placed under the metal mesh. The washed dishes are put into the dryer, which then dries naturally. The water flowing into the pan is poured out every day.

While the dryer is a temporary storage rack that can then be placed in other locations, many people use it as a permanent storage place for kitchen utensils.

When choosing a storage method for lids, you should be guided by 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. It is the ideal solution for large and spacious rooms.

As for the specific location of the holder, here it is worth focusing on your personal preferences. If a drawer suitable for placement is at the bottom, and you don't want to bend over every time, it may be better to put the organizer on a tabletop or hang it on the wall.

Outside placement of organizers and other structures is a good option for a small kitchen. As for the stand for one lid and a 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 superfluous. It will not take up much space and will simplify 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 items at your local hardware store. If you order a custom-made headset and the module for the covers is included in the drawing, the furniture factory will find and install all the components itself.

For the most ergonomic storage of pot lids, follow the advice of professional designers.

• Do not store the lids one inside the other. This design is very unstable. But it is very rational to keep the pots "matryoshka". It is better to place the lids separately.
• The most convenient option - place the covering parts in the drawer next to the pots. So you can take the desired container and immediately pick up the missing element for it.
• When considering the size of the compartment, count the kitchen utensils... It is desirable that everything fit in one place.
• If there are few lids, it is not necessary to allocate an entire shelf or drawer for them. You can put a small organizer in the locker, and place other items nearby. The same can be done in the drawer. In this case, you don't even need to buy special designs, but simply put home-made wooden planks that will play the role of space dividers.
• If the railing cannot be placed inside the cabinet, and there is not enough free space on the table and walls, you can hang the structure on the outer part of the door.
• An interesting idea is to use a window opening. In a small kitchen, this can be a lifesaver. On the sides you can place shelves, hooks, stands. This option will look especially harmonious in a country-style kitchen.

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