When interior designer Shea McGee shares her favorite current kitchen features, I always take notes.
Shea has a long list of kitchen must-haves that she’s been incorporating into her recent projects (each with a traditional, rustic, and incredibly sophisticated touch), but one simple yet surprisingly impactful hardware piece stood out to me as something I could easily bring into my own kitchen without renovation: the old-fashioned pot rail.
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Shea used Instagram to share her list of kitchen trends — “elements she’s loving right now” — and among them was the humble yet very chic pot rail. All the best ideas for elegant farmhouse kitchens include a pot rail. Traditionally used to hang pots and utensils within easy reach of the stove, it’s a classic way to combine practicality and style.
Though more traditional in nature, pot rails can transform a newly built and stark space by adding character and patina (not to mention, they’re a great functional storage solution). They’re also easy to install, require no demolition, and I found some very affordable options — it was the quick, budget-friendly update my kitchen needed.
Inspired by the past, Shea McGee is embracing more traditional elements in her designs. In her Instagram post, Shea wrote: “Kitchen trends come and go, but some elements never go out of style. We’re highlighting a few we’re loving now: unique edge profiles for countertops, integrated sink drains, pot rails as backsplashes, built-in dish racks, and sculleries and pantries.”
Every detail can make a difference in a new, charming kitchen, adding a sense of history, antiquity, and heritage to the space. Personally, I love the simplicity of the pot rail. It’s a low-investment feature that’s practical and easy to install on the wall, while still making a major impact, beautifully framing a backsplash without losing any charm.
On Shea’s blog, the Studio McGee team shares more thoughts on this accessory: “We’re loving seeing and using pot rails as a focal point in the backsplash. Running nearly the full length of the stove, this trend offers an opportunity to infuse personality through styling.”
A classic country kitchen features a pot rail — whether placed above a backsplash as Shea recommends or hanging from the ceiling — and you can count on this hardware piece to instantly add personality, practicality, and charm.
A favorite feature of Shea’s, pot rails are a kitchen accessory trend I don’t see going away anytime soon. They’re small but powerful, and they can turn a blank space into a warm, rustic environment full of style and authenticity.
Source: Homes & Gardens
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