9 Genius Ways to Organize Your Pots and Pans
Don’t let your cookware take over your kitchen.
If you've had enough of your disorganized kitchen cabinets packed with pots and pans, you're not alone. Since they can be so big and bulky, finding the best way to keep them in order can be a headache. Plus, you want them to be easily accessible. Luckily, there are many creative ideas to organize pots and pans—and leave room for all the other kitchen essentials you use on a regular basis.
Below, browse some of our favorite pot and pan storage ideas to make the most of your cooking space, especially if it's on the small side.
Bring in an island with open storage.
No room for a traditional island? Keep it simple with a wooden island, complete with open storage on the bottom. Here, blogger Annie reserves the space for pots and pans. It also gives the “illusion of a bigger space,” she says.
Hang a rail on your island.
Every inch counts in a compact kitchen. Take it from blogger Amanda, who chose to hang a short rail on the side of her DIY kitchen island for pans, utensils, and a dish towel.
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Add brass rods to shelves.
When it came to organizing their kitchen essentials, including a collection of copper pots, bloggers Chris & Julia relied on shelves with simple brass rods. It’s the perfect blend of style and function!
Use a roll-out drawer.
Rather than digging through deep cabinets to find that one pot or pan, arrange those you use frequently in a roll-out drawer.
Use a pegboard.
A bare, blank wall gets a stylish (and functional!) upgrade with a black pegboard. Hang your pots and pans from hooks and outline them in chalk so you never forget where each item lives.
Make the most of hooks.
Peel-and-stick 3M Command hooks can transform wasted space into open-air storage. Use them in awkward nooks, like between the kitchen cabinet and the wall.
Flip the lid.
Or, if you're just looking for a quick way to keep a stack of pots neat, keep the lids on your pots while they're in your cabinet—but flip them upside-down, so the handle sticks inside the pot. Not only will you eliminate the need to search for the right-size lid, you'll have a flatter, smoother surface where you can stack the next pot.
Divide a deep drawer.
Add 1/4-inch pieces of plywood to your deepest drawer to create cubbies for all of your pots and pans—and avoid epic stacking fails.
Buy a super duper organizer.
This wire rack holder for your cabinet gives every item a designated place: Lids go on top, pans go in the back, and pots go up front. Oh and did we mention it can fit snuggly under a standalone stovetop? How convenient!
Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."
Lauren is a senior editor at Hearst. She was previously the senior editor at WomansDay.com and the home editor at GoodHousekeeping.com and HouseBeautiful.com. Her book club, ramen, and jean jackets are a few of her favorite things.
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