Kitchen hangers

What does a kitchen hanger system consist of?

Most of this section consists of a single system. The base is a pipe. Pipes are available in four lengths: 595, 1195, 1200, and 1900 mm. You select mounting elements for the pipe: end and middle brackets, bracket ends, a corner piece for running the pipe around a wall corner, and a mounting kit. You hang single, double, and pipe-mounted hooks on the finished pipe, some of which are sold in multiples. If you don't want to assemble the set yourself, get a ready-made pipe with hooks, as it already comes with the selected brackets and hook spacing. There are a few separate items besides the pipe system: shelves, including a corner shelf and a cookbook shelf, a 640 mm long kitchen rack with a matching 600 mm extension rod, a paper towel holder, and a wine glass rack.

How to choose the length of the pipe for a kitchen hanger above the countertop

You choose the length of the pipe based on the section of wall between the countertop and the bottom edge of the upper cabinets, as this is the only place where the pipe won't get in the way. A 595mm pipe fits over a single 60cm wide module and is enough for three or five hooks, which is how many ready-made sets of this length have. 1195 and 1200mm pipes support two modules, i.e., a typical section between the hood and the corner. A 1900mm pipe runs through the entire working wall, and then add a center support so that the long section is also supported halfway. If you prefer a shorter length instead of a full pipe, you can extend 640 mm metal kitchen hooks with a 600 mm rod, achieving a reach similar to that of a 1195 mm pipe.

What to hang on kitchen hooks above the stove and sink?

One kitchen hook above the stove holds a ladle, slotted spoon, and spatula, so you can reach them with one hand while cooking. A kitchen towel rack is useful next to the sink. A wet towel dries faster when hung than when folded over the edge of the sink. A double hook holds two items at one point, so it's useful where wall space is limited. Kitchen hooks for accessories reduce the load on a tool drawer, while small kitchen hooks in the form of single hooks can be added to the pipe gradually, as the number of items to hang increases. Items outside the pipe system have separate uses: a cookbook shelf, a paper towel holder, and a wine glass hanger that you screw over the bar or worktop.

Hangers for kitchen cabinets and areas outside the kitchen

A pipe with hooks doesn't have to hang on the wall. You also screw the brackets to the side of a tall unit or the underside of a wall unit, so kitchen cabinet hangers take up space that's usually empty. A kitchen cabinet hanger has less vertical space, so measure the height of the items you want to hang on it before choosing a hook. With a narrow column between the refrigerator and the wall, a short kitchen cabinet hanger is better than a pipe running the entire length of the wall. In the pantry and utility room, the same hooks hold shopping bags and aprons. A longer rail from the towel racks section is better suited for the bathroom, while models from the hangers and hooks section will work well in the hall. The entire branch of wall-mounted items begins in the wall-mounted accessories section.

How to install kitchen hangers above the countertop and on the side of a cabinet

Screw-on hangers are the rule in this section: pipes with brackets, hooks, shelves, and sets go with screws. You won't be able to tell the hole spacing from the model name. You place the brackets yourself along the pipe, and trace the holes using a bracket placed on the floor. Match the anchor to the floor, as a lightweight partition wall above the countertop requires different fastening than a brick wall, and a pipe hung with pots pulls down much harder than the hanger itself. When mounting on the side of a cabinet, check that the screw won't come out on the other side of the board. Another dimension worth considering is the distance from the floor: in this section, it ranges between 28 and 210 mm, and 70 mm is most common. The shelves and the glass rack have the largest distances, as they must accommodate the contents; Above the worktop and at the side of a tall cabinet, choose smaller values so that the pipe doesn't encroach on the work area.