Hows your kitchen organised? Are you one of those cooks who has everything to hand, or is everything away within flush fitted kitchen units, for you to bring out as and when you need to use them.

I have always loved the country kitchen appeal and atmosphere. Perhaps as I was brought up in one and learnt to cook in one too.  Although I would be lost without my modern appliances, I have always had my kitchens made bespoke to my own design using reclaimed wood.

As I love to cook and so do my family, I have always used hanging storage to keep my saucepans, colanders and utensils to hand. Plus there great to hang your garlic and a string of onions and herbs from. Something my Grandmother and Mother did, and I continue to do too. Whats more, they are great to dry out lavender and other flowers on, not only giving a colourful display but a delightful fragrance too.

In our house the kitchen is the heart of the house. Despite any efforts we will all undoubtedly end up in our kitchen or dining room rather than the lounge. Its always where we feel at home! Its always warm and inviting, and there is always a smell of something cooking be it from bread, cakes, through to the dinner cooking. Just like my grandmother, the coffee pot is always on.  ‘Be ready to expect anyone, anytime, and always make sure there is a cuppa and something to feed them’, my grandmother would say. I was taught by the best, and still follow her teaching’s and ethics, which is probably why we always end up at my house. Always a house full to the brim with friends and family always popping in, it’s good hospitality!

I love my ceiling racks. I like to have my cookware to hand. So by my range is my ceiling rack full of my pans and utensils etc, with herbs, garlic and onions hanging on there too.  It would drive me mad to keep going up and down, and in and out of cupboards, all the while, as you are trying to cook. But I understand that we are all different and some people like to either have their pots put away and out of site or even display their sauce pans on a stand.

My Favourite would have to be the beautifully made, sturdy and strong, this Hahn ceiling rack is perfect for showing off your pots and pans – even herbs or vegetables. It’s made from 18/10 stainless steel, the highest quality grade, and given a shiny chromed finish. All the fixings are included, along with 6x swivel hooks, 6x pan hooks, 12x ‘S’ hooks, 32x hanging links and 4x ceiling hooks, so there’s plenty of space for your saucepans. Why not hang salami, onions, paprika or bunches of herbs from it as well – for added colour?

There are many different types of ceiling racks to match any kitchen be them modern or country etc. You can choose from all chrome to chrome and wood for instance so there is one to match everyones taste.

Which do you prefer, do you use a rack, saucepan stand or is your kitchen squeaky clean and all put away?