Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Hanging Pots

Going through my kitchen inspiration folder, I noticed that I am drawn to kitchens that have hanging pots and pans over the island. It’s amazing how something so simple like displaying every day cookware can totally transform a space, adding character and a bit of rustic charm. Although I love the look, I do have reservations: first of all, if you watch horror movies, you know that hanging pots and knife blocks almost always act as easily accessible (albeit poorly implemented) weapons. Second of all, you don’t use all those pots every day (unless Jordan is cooking) so how do you keep them all clean? Any thoughts on hanging pots ladies?

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9 comments:

  1. erleichda30 November 2011 at 20:20

    i love that too in kitchens... it makes them look as a lovely working place without loosing the cozyness a kitchen should have : )

    lovely collection of picutres by the way

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  2. Anonymous30 November 2011 at 21:43

    I'm so with you, I love the look but I've so many doubts. But I had never thought of that horror film scene thing ... now this look will start scaring the crap out of me ;-)

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  3. colleen30 November 2011 at 22:27

    sometimes i love the idea and sometimes i don't. i hadn't thought about how to keep them clean, though!

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  4. Me30 November 2011 at 23:17

    absolutely love the pots and pans island. i am so getting this when I have a large enough kitchen. right now i can barely wedge myself between the shelf and the stove!

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  5. Katie*Belle1 December 2011 at 00:46

    These rooms are stunning! I love the idea of hanging pots but I don't think they'd work for me. I'd get too preoccupied about arranging them just so : )

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  6. Unknown1 December 2011 at 03:44

    I want to do hanging pots too! We have no cabinet space in our kitchen so it should also help with that. Great picture collection!

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  7. emilie1 December 2011 at 12:55

    I had to hang my pots out of necessity. My kitchen is the size of a closet! I think it looks great and my BF loves how accessible things are (he's not a stacker!).

    Check it out: http://liveeatsmile.blogspot.com/2011/04/first-day-at-work-again.html

    Emilie

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  8. decor81 December 2011 at 17:22

    I love hanging pots - especially copper!

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  9. Barbara@HausDesign1 December 2011 at 18:15

    I hadn't thought about the horror movie connection. :) I had a potrack in my last house in the US and loved it - and we always got compliments on it. I like how it adds to the look of it being a "real cook's kitchen" if you know what I mean...the only thing i don't like is what it looks kinda messy...so maybe in my next house I'd like to have a built in alcove for them instead....maybe. :)

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