Cutlery Stands

When all kitchen equipment, including cutlery, is in place and lies in place, it makes life much easier. In order for your kitchen to have a similar order, it is important to take care of such an indispensable accessory as a table stand. There are many similar products on the modern home goods market, which makes many people doubt which option will be the best.

Before you buy such storage for kitchen utensils, you should know exactly which utensils you will place in it, which material will become best for your kitchen or dining room and for what purpose you need a stand of a certain type. Answers to all these questions will be described in detail in this article.

The first determining criterion in the classification of cutlery holders is the purpose with which they are used by the owners. There are two types.

• For storage of knives, forks and spoons, as well as their packaging. Such a device involves the permanent placement of utensils in special compartments combined into a common shape.
• For drying cutlery. Unlike the previous one, this accessory suggests the temporary placement of kitchen utensils in it, so that they completely dry out after cleaning.

Horizontal coasters, as a rule, are placed in the drawer of the kitchen set, specially designed for them. These accessories can be divided into several types.

• Classic bunk tray that has two sets of compartments. The first tier is designed to store basic cutlery that is used in the process of eating food. The second tier is needed to accommodate larger utensils, for example: for ladles, skimmers and other utensils used in the process of cooking.

• Folding stand option more compact, since its individual parts can be located above the main tank with compartments, thereby significantly saving space. This option is especially in demand for kitchen premises of a small area. In the lower part folds cooking appliances, and in the top - spoons and forks.

• Modular Kitchen Stand - a real innovation that allows you to make compartments that are ideally suited to the size of any kitchen utensils. The partitions of its compartments can be moved in such a way that enough space is left for each cutlery. Unlike those supports, the compartments of which are made according to the standard dimensions of the main devices, this option allows you, by means of independent modeling, to place in it not only the main elements, but also unusual devices, for example spoons with elongated handles.

• Horizontal tray perforated It is used mainly for the purpose of drying appliances before they are placed in a place of permanent storage. Thanks to the holes in the bottom of such a stand, excess water flows down, after which the tray is retracted into the drawer.

• Some organizers for storing cutlery created specially for wide boxes and allow you to store both large and small utensils on one tier. This saves space, since not everyone is comfortable to have both kitchen and table accessories in two different drawers.A wide compartment for large appliances avoids such inconveniences.

• Indispensable in the process of cooking is horizontal spoon holder. In size it is slightly larger than a standard tablespoon and repeats its shape. The purpose of this accessory is to put there a hot spoon, with which the food is periodically stirred, while cooking. This accessory will help you not to damage or stain the tabletop.

If we consider the vertical products, we can see that most of them are used specifically for drying kitchen utensils, and not for their permanent storage, but sometimes supports of this shape are used for the second purpose. There are several types of vertical devices.

• Pallet option ideal for those who do not like to wipe the dishes, and prefers it to dry naturally. Forks, spoons and other devices are placed in a vertical compartment, at the bottom of which there are small holes, and through them the liquid flows directly into the pan, after which it can be drained and the dishes removed to the place of permanent placement. The body of this stand can be open from the sides or closed. Also, a removable separator into compartments can be included in the kit for such a stand, allowing you to sort the devices immediately after washing.
• Vertical stand for knives it is not used as a drying device. Usually it is a small device, at the top of which there are compartments for knives of various shapes and sizes. To properly put knives in it, remember that the blades should be located in these compartments, and the handles should be above them for ease of use. The blade compartment can also be transparent.
• If you want to store dry forks and spoons vertically, the acquisition of coasters with compartments made like a basket. Its wicker walls will look very unusual in the kitchen and perfectly fit into some interior styles.

Please note that items such as cutlery holders, can be made of various materials depending on their purpose, and also a class of a product.

• Ceramic stand - The most common option for a hot spoon. Such a product perfectly withstands high temperatures, while it can be made in various designs and colors. This makes it not only comfortable, but also combined with the style of the interior.

• Plastic dryer or tray for cutlery it is distinguished by its democratic price, various colors, resistance to moisture and ease of cleaning. However, the disadvantages of such a product will be its low level of wear resistance and brittleness. You should also ensure that this stand was made only from food-grade plastic and did not have an unpleasant smell.

• Wooden coasters found mainly among products such as table stand for knives. They can be made from both natural wood and laminated plywood. Despite the rather aesthetic appearance of such utensils, their lifespan, especially in a humid environment, is rather low, since the coasters can be deformed due to frequent contact with water.

• Metal coasters are made of stainless steel and are not cheap, but their service life is significantly longer than that of other varieties. Such products are preferable to use as a desktop dryer for spoons and forks, as they are well maintained in contact with moisture. The advantage of such coasters is also their brevity - they fit under a variety of interior styles.

• There are also products for storing luxury dishes, which are most often sold with expensive cutlery sets.They are distinguished by features such as the use of precious wood as a material, as well as silk or velvet upholstery and decorative painting.

It is important that some of the nuances were taken into account in the process of choosing a future cutlery stand. This will help you avoid mistakes and low-quality product purchases.

• If you want to buy a horizontal tray for a box of a headset, be sure to measure the parameters of the box. These include indicators such as length, depth and width.
• Count the number and all types of devices that you use constantly. The number of compartments in the future stand should coincide with this data. Also think in advance about the required number of tiers.
• Be sure to take into account the fact of compatibility with the interior. It determines not only the shape of the future stand, but also the material from which it will be made. Under some styles of interior fit wooden fixtures, while with others it will be more organic to combine plastic.

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