Figuring out how to store pot lids is perhaps one of the most difficultkitchen organizationproblems to solve. They're all different sizes and don't stand upright on their own—and they take up too much valuable cabinet space when lying flat. Their knobs make stacking them impossible. And you don't really want to store them on top of their matching pots because that could trap residual moisture inside.
So what are your choices for for figuring out how to store pot lids? If the lids have a handle with a loop you might be able to rig a hanging S-hook situation. If the lids have loop-less knobs, you can buy a specialwall-mounted lid rackor order yourself anin-cabinet lid sorter.
Or you can just use a mail sorter and call it a day.
当塞进橱柜或架子上,a three-slot metal mail sorter takes up barely any space but can keep pot lids of varying sizes upright and orderly so you don't have to fumble around with them when fishing out a pan tomake dinner.
Have an extra mail sorter lying around? Great—give it a try and see if it works with your pot lids. If not, here are a few things to consider before buying one:
A mail sorterlike this one, with partitions that increase in height, will better store pot lids of different sizes.
You'll need to find a mail sorter with slots that can accommodate your largest lid, so measure the depth of that lid (excluding the handle). The handle is inconsequential since it will likely sit higher than the sorter's partition.
Pot lids are heavy and if the sorter is too light, the whole thing could topple over. You can avoid the issue even further by opting for a metal mesh mail sorter (such as this one) and resting it against the interior wall of the cabinet. (Or if you really want to make sure it doesn't move around, you can always screw it into place by drilling a flat-head screw into each of the sorter's four corners.)
If you have more than three lids, you're probably going to need more than one sorter. (Or, maybeit's time to downsize?) Grab a second sorter to place on the other side of the cabinet.
Once you have your sorter, you may need to play around to find the right set-up for your lids. If your lids have bulbous domes, try arranging them so the handles face backwards instead of jutting out.
This black wire mesh letter organizer is sturdy enough in weight and wide enough in width to accommodate several pot lids. For extra reinforcement, you can screw through the bottom baseplate to attach it to the base of yourcabinets.
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If you have a lot of pot lids, go for a kitchen organizer like this one, which has plenty of room. The rungs are a little over four inches tall, so this rack is ideal for lids on the larger end of the spectrum.
This Ikea pot organizer is reminiscent of those collapsible lattice doors you see on old service elevators. The mechanism can stretch and compress to make room for any size variations or particularly domed lids. Also, the lack of a middle bar leaves plenty of room for protruding handles.
This West Elm model has removable rungs that allow you to store to pot lids with inconsistent depths. If you find that your lids are a particularly eclectic sort, it may be worth springing for this premium organizer to ensure that everything fits just right.
If you'reshort on cabinet space, opt for a wall mounted organizer. These can easily fit on a barewall, or you can mount them on the inside of a cabinet door. The slight angle gives each lid a little wiggle room, and the rungs have a divot in the middle to leave space for handles.
