Brooklyn Beckham's kitchen doesn't have upper cabinets – instead, he saves space using the smart storage solution experts champion

Brooklyn Beckham, the oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham is no stranger to swoon-worthy style, so when David shared a photo of the aspiring cook in his chef's kitchen, we noticed a lack of upper cabinetry. Instead, a simple storage solution caught our eye – a pot rack hanger.

While kitchen cabinets are fundamental for storage, the size of a kitchen will often dictate whether they are truly worth it, especially if you want a small kitchen to look bigger. If you decide to do without, there are so many beautiful ways to decorate above kitchen cabinets that will inject modernity, textural interest, and decorative style into your kitchen, similar to Brooklyn Beckham's trusty pot rack hanger.

This chef's favorite accessory, used to keep pots and utensils close to hand, is a wonderful way to fill the space with an attractive feature, rather than installing yet more upper cabinetry or leaving your kitchen wall bare.

A pot rack hanger is a great option if you are the proud owner of an impressive crockery collection, or are a keen cook who appreciates having ingredients close at hand.

The best kitchen designers and experts love Brooklyn Beckham's chef's kitchen accessory. It proves you can do more with your kitchen walls than just adding kitchen cabinets.

Not everything needs to be hidden away when it comes to kitchen storage. In fact, decorative kitchen storage ideas and solutions can make a huge difference to your kitchen's look and feel.

Pot racks, hangers and hooks have been around for a while, but it is only recently that they've been making waves in kitchen design. Formally, only used by chefs as a practical alternative to kitchen cabinets, they are now often used to display not only pots and pans but also decorative objects, such as beautiful linens, copper crockery and even fresh herbs for color and fragrance.

'In the space above, a single pot rank – or two racks flanking either side of a backsplash – work particularly well in a small kitchen where there may be a fair amount of closed cabinetry taking up space along the walls,' says Molly Malsom, kitchen editor at Homes & Gardens. Beckham's individual display adds an element of interest that draws the eye, all while helping to keep kitchen countertops clear.

‘A good chef will organize contents rigidly, making sure everything is easy to see, at a glance, so that ingredients and equipment can be gathered quickly,’ says chef and author Peter Sidwell, brand ambassador for Symphony Kitchens. In a true chef's kitchen, open shelves, wall-mounted knife blocks and pot racks are similarly efficient in terms of speed and accessibility. They are a must for anyone who spends time cooking at home.

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