A guide to buying a kitchen utensil rack

There are fewer things more frustrating that not having an item at hand just when you need it. An organised kitchen is a practical kitchen. A simple way to arrange your utensils where you need them is by using a utensil rack. These come in all shapes and sizes, and you should easily find one to suit your needs. This article provides a guide to buying a kitchen utensil rack.

Needs assessment

The way in which you store your utensils will depend on how you like to cook. If you are a quick no-mess-no-fuss kind of cook, you will most likely have only a few trusted tools that you will need to keep within easy reach. If you enjoy a more complex style of cooking, you may need to keep more utensils at hand which would require a more organised rack. The type of utensil holder that you choose will depend on how you cook.

A holder

The simplest form of utensil rack is not a rack as such, but rather a utensil container. Many utensil sets come with a cup-like holder. Almost anything can be used to store utensils, an empty tin, a terracotta planter pot, an enamel jug, a porcelain cookie jar, whatever suits the casual cook. This kind of holder is quick and simple, allowing you to pop clean utensils in and grab them out as you need.

Hanging rack

A wonderfully old fashioned way to store your cooking implements is to use a hook on the rack. These types of racks can be wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted. Butchers racks are popular for storing pots and pans overhead. You can easily use a butchers rack to store your utensils as well. A purpose designed wall-mounted stainless steel utensil rack is simple and versatile. Many of these systems will allow you to mix and match storage options which include hanging racks, shelves, rails and dish holders.

Wall rack

Many homeware shops sell wall-mounted utensil racks. A common type of
wall-mounted rack is the magnetised variety. This type of system is a good option for someone who likes their cooking utensils to be close at hand, organised and easy to remove from the rack. This rack is super simple as it allows you to simply touch your utensils from the rack to put them in their place.