What can replace a kitchen railing? 10 ideas you haven’t thought of

Attach Hooks to Open Shelves

This compact method shown in the photo helps to avoid drilling walls and allows placement of several kitchen items. Hooks attached to the bottom of the shelf conveniently hold cups and can also easily support cooking utensils or towels.

Hang a Shelf

If in the previous example the shelves replace the upper tier of cabinets, here a small three-tiered shelf adds functionality to existing cabinets. Its sections hold items often placed in railing baskets—spices, small decor, and groceries in jars. Additional functionality comes from a bottom rail similar to a railing with hooks attached, traditionally used to hang utensils.

Organize Small Items on a Tray

Sometimes simplicity is genius. If you prefer not to drill walls or hang shelves but need to organize several useful and beautiful items, a tray comes to the rescue. It prevents the feeling of chaos and visual noise by grouping items together. In the example, a tray is placed in a corner near the stove, occupying minimal valuable working surface. It neatly holds spices, a pitcher with utensils, and a bit of decor.

Place Items in a Corner of the Countertop

The same kitchen corner is utilized here but accommodates more items. If the size of the kitchen set allows, you can designate space for a composition of decor, cutting boards, and useful trinkets as the kitchen owner in the photo did. Thanks to a subdued color palette and unity of wooden accessories, the elements do not create visual noise; instead, they add charm and coziness to the interior.

Use a Multi-Level Shelf on the Countertop

To save space on the countertop, you can place a shelf organizer with small compartments on it. It’s convenient to sort items needed daily into its sections, such as eggs, spices, and tea. The wall above the organizer is also utilized by placing baskets, hanging a hook, and a shelf.

Hang a Clothes Hook with Hooks

For convenient kitchen organization, you can use not only special kitchen gadgets. In the photo, a clothes hook typically used for hanging clothes or bags fits perfectly into the kitchen space, conveniently holding boards, mugs, and other dishes.

Use Another Hook

The kitchen and coffee-bar owner in the photo took a similar approach. In this area, she hung a coat hook, and on its hooks, she placed an apron, shopper, and baskets with kitchen utensils. It’s unusual and functional. And because the hook is made from rattan, it blends seamlessly with the overall picture with the wooden cabinet.

Set Up a Mug Organizer

Since mugs are often placed on a railing, it makes sense to find alternative ways to arrange them. A desktop organizer with sections sized just right for mugs was placed in this kitchen. It is narrow, thus not taking up much of the working surface. A collection of mugs looks even better and more visible. Those who do not have such a number of mugs can also sort spices, tea, hot pads, and

other small accessories into its compartments.

Choose a Special Organizer

This corner is very functional—holding kitchen tools, appliances, and even fruits. For storing the latter, a multi-level basket is hung above the window sill on a chain—thus keeping neither the wall nor the countertop occupied. Kitchen utensils are organized using a wooden organizer with special compartments for each item. Rolling pins fit conveniently in the top slots, while holes below are just right for spatulas and spoons.

Use a Mini-Ladder

This option combines practicality with an unusual decorative element. Ladder-style racks, like the one in the photo, are sometimes placed in bedrooms to hang clothes, blankets, and covers. But it also finds a place in the kitchen. In this example, hooks hang from the rungs holding a grater, sieve, other accessories, and even a bunch of garlic. The ‘etagere’ is positioned against a small partition next to the kitchen set.