Choosing Kitchen Pot Racks

What kind of potrack do you want? There are two basic types of potracks. Pot racks that hang from the ceiling, usually over a table or kitchen island, and pot racks that are mounted on the wall. Both kinds have hooks for hanging pots and pans, and utensils, and they may also include shelves for storing spices and cooking oils. The type of pot rack goes along with...

Where do you want your potrack? If you want to mount a hanging pot rack, make sure that there will be enough clearance. You don't want to whack yourself in the head with a skillet when you walk through your kitchen. If you want a wall mounted pot rack, make sure you put it where it is easily accessible. A wall mounted pot rack behind the stove may seem like a good idea, but not if you'll be leaning over a hot stove to get a pan off of the rack. So, keep safety in mind as well when you decide where to put your pot rack.

What is your kitchen's style? You can find potracks of metal or wood, to match any decor. A sleek, stainless steel pot rack would go well in a kitchen with a modern decor. An antiqued brass or wood potrack would match a more old fashioned look, if that's what you're going for. Keep in mind the cookware that will be hanging from the rack, as well. A shiny copper rack may go well with copper pans, but it wouldn't look so nice with cast iron cookware.

What additional features do you need? If you need a little bit of extra light over your work surface, some pot racks come with lighting fixtures, that give you the extra illumiation. If you need a place to keep spices and cooking oils handy, some pot racks come with additional shelving to hold these items, and to keep them accessible.

What is your budget? You don't need to spend a lot of money to find a good pot rack. If you don't have a lot to spend, you can get a small rack that will hold a few pots and pans, and keep them accessible. If you can spend a bit more, you can get a larger rack that will hold more. If you can afford to go all out, you can get a pot rack with a light, and plenty of storage space on it.