Kate Hudson just solved my cookware storage woes – her solution will shape my future kitchen (but has roots in the 18th century)

What does Kate Hudson's LA kitchen have in common with an 18th-century country abode? Not much, you might expect, but her copper cookware storage is the exception.

Here on the celebrity style desk, we've spent years swooning over Kate's kitchen, from her silky blue painted cabinetry to her mosaic tile splashback. As the pot hanger trend continues to reshape how we think about kitchen storage, we thought it was time for her hanging cookware to take center stage.

The earliest examples of pot racks, similar to Kate's, date back to the early 1700s, but were particularly popular in the 19th century, particularly in large estate kitchens and farmhouses.

Fast forward to the modern day, and this feature is not only functional, but decorative, too. In the case of my own kitchen, it will make intelligent use of 'dead' space above my island, utilizing an area I never knew existed.

It's proof that, sometimes, modern kitchen trends have roots in a time gone by – because these features have stood the test of time for a reason.

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Kate's pot rack complements the rest of her kitchen beautifully, but when it comes to styling in your own home, there is no right or wrong.

While this feature is often associated with a French country style, it can look just as beautiful in an ultra-contemporary space (which Victoria Beckham makes a case for in her London townhouse kitchen, FYI). Plus, as designers explain, pot racks work well in small kitchens, where they have the ability to draw your eyes upwards, and feel both spacious and grounding.

'A pot rack above a kitchen island draws the eye upward, adding height and creating a sense of structure that helps to ground the island within the space. In an open-plan layout, this can make the kitchen feel more defined without the need for partitions or extra furniture,' comments Gareth Davies, the design director at Classic Interiors.

He continues: 'From a practical perspective, a pot rack encourages easy access to your most-used cookware, which can make the flow of cooking more efficient. It also frees up cupboard space, helping the rest of the kitchen stay tidy. When styled thoughtfully with well-chosen pieces and complementary lighting, it becomes a feature in its own right. Rather than just a storage solution, it adds character, warmth, and a lived-in feel to the heart of the home.'

For the perfect starting point, I've saved Kate's space. However, with this feature, it's hard to go wrong.