Utensil Holder for Kitchen - Every little bit helps when it comes to organization, especially in the kitchen. With so many gadgets, appliances and utensils, it is important to have a place for everything. Just the right utensil holder will help keep everything together, whether the pieces are every day place setting utensils, cooking utensils or special occasion utensils.
Everyone needs at least a holder for utensils that will fit inside a kitchen drawer. This is for the everyday utensils, the knives and forks and spoons. These are the utensil holders that are made of plastic, wood or metal, and slip right inside the drawer, and they have different sections for each type of place setting utensil. If someone has a couple of sets of utensils, and enough drawer space, it is a smart idea to have two of these and two separate drawers for the different sets rather than trying to combine them and crowd them into one drawer.
Another functional type of utensil container is a kitchen utensils holder. These usually sit atop the counter next to the stove and hold all of the utensils used often for cooking, like slotted and wooden spoons, spatulas, ladles, and whisks. Because these containers are out on the counters, not only do they come in more designs, but also they are something that should be coordinated to the look of the kitchen. For instance, if the kitchen has a sleek look with stainless steel appliances, look for a stainless steel utensil holder to match. A ceramic utensil holder is a good choice, too, as these come in different sizes, shapes and colors. A nice bold one would make a great accent, or simply something with a nice shape and size will be functional and attractive.
Though these do not have to be washed often, it is a good idea to make sure they are dishwasher safe so every now and then they can get a good cleaning. Because they usually are close to the stove, they may get splatters of sauce or grease remnants on them, so it is important to empty them out and give them a run through the dishwasher every so often.
A third type of holder that can help keep utensils organized is a table scrape or special occasion utensil caddy. These containers can hold the utensils for a party or buffet. They often come with a handle and will have a few different sections to stand the utensils in grouped together by type. Wicker, metal, colorful plastic or galvanized metal are all popular styles, and there are many other materials and styles for these to complement any look. It is great to put one of these out on the table during a party, rather than just laying the utensils out.
Other styles beside the caddy shape are the bucket styles, where maybe three small buckets are attached with or without a handle in the middle, and each type of utensil can be stored there. Another idea for these is to pre-wrap utensil bundles in colorful or white napkins so each guest can just take a bundle, and have a napkin, fork, knife and spoon at the ready. These can show off colorful napkins or nice pieces of silverware for a party. Though these are not as essential as the drawer holders or countertop ones, these utensil caddies make great additions to party organization and are nice to have.
A utensil holder is a great organizational tool for the kitchen. It can keep the utensils from getting lost in a drawer, and keeps the cook from going crazy trying to find just the right tool she is looking for! With the different looks they come in, they do not have to be just an essential piece, but also a tasteful or fun accessory for the kitchen.