Wooden Kitchen Pot Racks

Wood Kitchen Pot Racks

Resolve space issues with a wood kitchen pot rack. Aside from providing much-needed storage space, they enhance your décor. Choose from hanging or freestanding designs that will best fit your space and decor.

There are three types of pot racks: ceiling-mounted, wall-mounted, and freestanding. Try ceiling racks over islands and counters. Opt for wall-mount racks if you have extra wall space, or select freestanding units to maximize space. Either style will free up cabinet space.

• Ceiling-mounted Pot Racks: Intended for heights between 8 and 9 feet, these units suspend from an overhead structure. Few models come pre-wired with lights to simulate the look of a chandelier.
• Wall-mounted Pot Racks: Designed to hang from the wall, these mounted units provide easy access to cookware and utensils. Some models feature special shelving for cookbooks, oils, and spices.
• Freestanding Pot Racks: Standalone models provide tiers of storage space. Some units include a shelf for a microwave or prepping.

First, determine the amount of space needed. When mounting a rack on a ceiling or wall, account for the span of your reach. Your reach is approximately 12 inches higher than your height. Make sure it can clear the head of the tallest cook and offer easy access for the shortest chef.

• Check for beams and studs to support the weight of a wall or ceiling-mounted unit. Drill a pilot hole in the center of the joist.
• Measure the space for length, width, and distance, including room for chains, hooks, and rings.
• For ceiling mounts, subtract the ceiling altitude from your height. Then, subtract another foot to get the reaching height.
• To determine the space for wall units, hold different sizes of pots and pans against the wall to mark reach levels.

Often, wall and ceiling-mount racks come with a center bar, hooks, or grids. They give purpose to the way you store and organize your stainless steel and copper. Consider which features will offer the convenience and storage options you desire.

• Center Bar: Ideal for long handled pots and pans, the center bar gives you 50% more storage space.
• Hooks: Removable and adjustable hooks allow you to arrange cookware.
• Grid: The grid holds the hooks that allow utensils and pans to hang for easy reach. It comes in various shapes, such as square, round, rectangular, and oval.