We all have them in our kitchens. Pots and pans. And their covers. And the challenge of storing them when not in use. And organizing them. Of course, this is a non-issue for those fortunate to have huge kitchens with plenty of space, under the counters and cupboards. Martha Stewart has them hanging from the ceiling above her kitchen island, which is quite smart and practical. But you'll notice one thing. Where are the covers? I'm sure they're stored somewhere.
For us, for years, they were stored, as shown below, like steerage passengers below deck of ancient ocean liners. The other day I saw a solution. This was something I've been looking for in a long time. Naturally, this is not the only way if you put your mind to it. I hope this will inspire the readers to discover what will work for them.
What I found was for six covers neatly organized in a space 9 X 21 inches, 4 inch deep.
I started with 1/2 inch Baltic plywood, cut to dimensions, four long "rafters" and two ends, grooved with 1/2 inch dadoes.
Glue up and dry fitting
Tip: The space between the "rafters" were determined by the depth of the cover measured from its dome (where the handle is) to the plane of its rim. The 4 inch width of each rafter is enough to keep the cover vertically upright and secured from movement.
Tung oiled and set over two support brackets.
Better, easy access without banging them with one another when picked up or returned.
The previous original owner of the house we bought this home from did a great job of making use of small spaces with this sliding storage.
Now you see it ...
... now, you don't.
I'm sure some readers may have already found different and better ideas, or perhaps they will find inspiration to create their own, if they haven't yet.
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