Top Reasons You Should Be Using Copper Rails To Organize Your Kitchen

Whether you're on the hunt for the best way to make the most of a small kitchen or you're trying to ensure your large space remains organized, keeping your kitchen tidy, fashionable, and functional can be quite the struggle. Stuffing all of your cookware into cabinets is a surefire way to lose track of what exactly you have on-hand, and drawers filled to the brim with your most-used cooking utensils can render them inaccessible when you need quick access. Luckily, there's one storage method that can both make your kitchen more functional and add some classic charm to the space: copper railings.

In an exclusive interview with House Digest, interior designer Erika Dale revealed exactly why installing copper railings is a fantastic choice for a wide array of kitchens. Beyond the obvious functional benefits — freeing up room in your cabinets, being able to quickly grab the cookware or utensils you need, having a more visible display of what tools you have available — they're also a timeless choice that has been in use for centuries. When styled correctly, you can rest assured that your newly installed copper railings will stand the test of time and remain fashionable, even as your decor style changes with the trends.

Erika Dale exclusively told House Digest that choosing copper for your pot rails is an easy way to bring some more rustic charm to your space and complement other classic accents. "Copper kitchen rails have that quintessential farmhouse or French countryside kitchen aesthetic," she said. "They are beautiful yet completely functional, as they keep your pots and pans both on display as decor and also within arm's reach of the stove. While stainless steel and black have a more contemporary feeling, antique brass and copper have the vintage charm and historical appeal that makes a pot rail so special. Copper in particular gets a patina as it ages, giving it even more of a storied, well-loved look over time."

If you're going for an ultra-modern look, it might be better to stick with a sleeker metal choice like stainless steel in your kitchen, but the warm tones and natural look of copper can pair well with a wide range of cozier aesthetics, from cottagecore to modern farmhouse. If you want to ensure the copper railing stands the test of time, however, Dale has one major piece of advice — stay genuine. "If you are just using a copper rail to hang cute decor for show, it is more likely to trend out, as it is only being used as a passing aesthetic choice rather than for function," she said.