Pot And Pan Racks - What You Need To Know

May 26
07:44

2011

Ern Lo

Ern Lo

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One of the things kitchens in many homes lack is some sort of organization. Kitchens where pots, pans and plates are strewn everywhere constitute an eye-sore and can be quite a distressing sight. It always gives some sort of internal and physical comfort when one strolls into a kitchen and see the pots and pans neatly arranged using...

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One of the things kitchens in many homes lack is some sort of organization. Kitchens where pots,Pot And Pan Racks - What You Need To Know Articles pans and plates are strewn everywhere constitute an eye-sore and can be quite a distressing sight. It always gives some sort of internal and physical comfort when one strolls into a kitchen and see the pots and pans neatly arranged using pot and pan racks.

In kitchens where we see racks used in arranging utensils, hanging pot racks are what you are most likely to see. There are different sizes and varieties of racks. Now it would not be wise to just rush out to the nearest home furniture store and start buying just any hanging rack.

There are basic questions you need to ask about the choice you are about to make. The answers to these questions will determine if your purchase will solve your problem or create more of the same for you.

Getting a good hanging pot and pan rack is not just about getting one at the cheapest possible price. Some may argue as to why this is so. After all, this is supposed to be just some kitchen accessory. But you must understand that the most important factors to consider in making your choice are functionality, size and efficiency.

How would you feel when you get home after parting with your hard-earned money only to find out that your new rack cannot accommodate all your pots and pans, or that the design you chose probably does not match your kitchen size and style, or worse still, you have nowhere in your current kitchen to put them up? Frustrated, that's the answer.

One way to avoid such shopping gaffes is to do some kind of a test run on putting up your hanging rack. Where do you plan on hanging your pan rack? Is the wall version what you should go for, or are you better off getting a rack that can be hung from a ceiling?

Then of course you need to consider the height of whoever will be using the pots and pans. How would it look like if your 6ft 6" college basketball-player son steps into the kitchen and bangs his head against your pots and pans while trying to navigate the kitchen area or your short house-maid has to deploy a stool just to reach a frying pan? If you factor in the heights of those who will most likely use your kitchen, you can gauge how high your hanging pot and pan racks should be.

With some of this basic information, you will be able to choose hanging pot and pan racks that will be functional in your kitchen.

So in summary, make sure your hanging pot and pan racks are not too high or too low for those trying to cook. Ensure that they can hold as many pots and pans as possible so your kitchen cabinets are cleared up for other stuff.

Get racks with good finishing as they will help you to save on maintenance costs, then hang them up in a good area of your kitchen to get the desired effect.