If you're a lover of farmhouse kitchens like I am, you'll know that they're not complete without one absolute essential – copper cookware. Whether it's a saucepan or a pudding mold, it's no secret that they're the perfect vessels to embrace the vintage French look. But, after seeing Martha Stewart's kitchen, I'm convinced that this charming kitchen staple is more than decorative.
It's hard to know exactly where Martha purchased her rack. However, similar pots, pans, and practical racks are available through retailers like Wayfair, and there are various-sized options for every kind of kitchen.
Hung neatly on an overhead rail, Martha's kitchen proves that copper cookware isn't just chic, it's a clever way to make use of dead space and optimize your kitchen storage ideas. Not only does Martha's (rather impressive) collection of pieces give her kitchen a lived-in charm, it transforms an otherwise empty area into a focal point.
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Martha's farmhouse kitchen is a lesson in decorating with vintage. Not only does it honor preloved cookware, it's an impressively nifty space that makes the most of space in the best way possible.
Stainless steel is effortlessly chic and sturdy, so it seems only fitting to add this cookware rack to your ceiling and pay homage to Martha's copper cookware display.
For a balance of old and new, pair this oval ceiling rack with rustic copper pots and pans. You'll have the ultimate transitional centerpiece that will blend seamlessly into any kitchen.
Affordable yet highly rated, this Wayfair pot rack is effortlessly elegant and equally as practical. Hang it above your kitchen island or your oven hood for a handy set-up that's easy to reach.
It's hard to resist these charming copper measuring cups. With four sizes for all your baking needs, they're both stylish and practical, not to mention, they will provide an instant hit of rustic charm.
Martha has quite a collection of pudding molds, much like this style from Ruffoni. Intricately carved, this charming accessory is more than pretty; it's the ultimate farmhouse accessory.
No farmhouse kitchen is complete without a collection of copper pans. While some vintage styles can be expensive, the Gotham hammered pan is just as stylish and far more affordable.
Martha Stewart's French-inspired cookware is so chic. A few things make her display so impactful, from the sheer size of the collection to the variation of styles; it's hard to deny that Martha's cookware makes a statement when it's placed side by side. However, what truly ties the many pieces together is the pot hanger; it transforms these beautiful antiques into practical vessels that can be easily reached for when required.
Ashley Powell, Interior Designer at Roseberry Allen, says, 'Has vintage copper cookware ever really gone away? That beautiful hammered patina only gets better with age. Copper offers quick and even heating and cooling, and is scratch-resistant, making it very durable. It’s a must-have for chefs and home cooks.'
She adds, 'It looks stunning in all kitchens and gives designers a chance to beautifully display collections on pot rails above islands. The sophisticated, perfectly imperfect finish of copper elevates the cooking experience for anyone with an imagination. You feel a little more French when you whisk eggs in a copper bowl. You just do!'
In fact, I'm now convinced that pot hangers are the only way to embrace the vintage kitchenware trend. Fusing style with function, Martha's cookware display is a testament to her design ingenuity.
Martha's kitchen is a lesson in many things. One, it teaches us the power of vintage cookware; it can transform even the newest of rooms into a character-filled cooking space. Two, it proves that a collection (no matter how big or small) should always be shown off. And three, it demonstrates the importance of storage; nailing the latter will transform even the largest hoards into a stunning and practical centerpiece.
