Ahead, find the best pot racks to help keep your kitchen organized. The Old Dutch Wall-Mount Bookshelf Pot Rack is our top pick because it is a high-quality rack at an affordable price. The frame is made from steel, so it’s quite durable, and installation is simple since it hangs from the wall via two brackets. The material and design make for an exceptionally heavy-duty rack that can accommodate up to 80 pounds of cookware. The built-in shelf really takes this rack to the next level. The options for storage are infinite since pots and cookware can hang from 12 adjustable hooks or sit on the attached shelf, which mounts onto a wall. Customers note this added feature helps keep cookware effortlessly organized and accessible. If those features aren’t enough, the pot rack comes in five metal finishes including copper and oil-rubbed bronze to match any kitchen color palette. The only downside is this rack is smaller than some of the other options on the market. Price at time of publish: $69 Use it vertically or horizontally—whatever best suits your needs. However, it doesn’t hang from the ceiling so you will have to sacrifice counter or cabinet space to house your pans. Price at time of publish: $19 Although the rustic finish on this pot rack is definitely a statement in any kitchen, we recognize that it may not fit everyone’s personal design preference. This rack also has to be mounted with special toggle drywall anchors (included), which may require a professional’s help, if you’re not comfortable working with power tools. However, this pot rack is a high-quality option that’s sure to support all of your cooking needs. Price at time of publish: $336 Price at time of publish: $22 The industrial-style rail is made up of two pieces of pipe assembled with a connector, and only requires a few simple tools for installation. This bar works well for a variety of pots and pans, as well as lids and utensils. It’s a great budget-friendly storage solution for small kitchens although some customers reported that the included hardware wasn’t strong enough to hang this heavy-duty rack. Price at time of publish: $25 This type of design also saves you from giving up any wall or countertop space. On this clever rack, you’ll find 10 hooks—six heavy-duty pot hooks and four smaller hooks for small pots or lids. On top of the rack, there is a shelf for additional lids and other smaller items you want to store with your cookware. Although you’ll have to install the suspended rack from the ceiling yourself, it does come fully assembled. This rack is popular, so you might experience a delayed delivery while Crate & Barrel restocks this clever item. Price at time of publish: $180 The rack accommodates plenty of pots and pans, thanks to 10 included hooks and a single shelf for other storage needs like lids or cutting boards. The whole unit has a 36-inch chain for mounting, so you can adjust it to your needs based on your ceiling height. It comes in 5 finishes to match any kitchen decor, but you may need an electrician for installation since the lights need to be hardwired. Price at time of publish: $97 This cookware rack is so versatile that you can even use it to store other items like cutting boards, baking sheets, and placemats, as demonstrated in The Home Edit’s Drew Barrymore episode. We also appreciate that it can expand to up to 20 inches wide to fit more pots. Price at time of publish: $40 The whole unit can be mounted directly on a wall with studs or into sheetrock. Despite its amazing 200-pound weight capacity, it’s perfectly suitable for small spaces, since it doesn’t protrude from the wall or take up counter or cabinet space. The panels can also be separated based on your kitchen needs. Price at time of publish: $75 This rack is not only functional but a great way to show off your cookware collection. It is on the more expensive side, but we think it’s a worthy investment, if you don’t want to mess with installing a hanging piece in your kitchen. The open shelving looks great, but this design does limits what items can sit on the shelves, if you’re especially concerned with aesthetics. Price at time of publish: $260 Depending on your kitchen aesthetic, you might choose an oval, rectangular, round, or chandelier-style pot rack that will become a focal point in your space. Minimalist or small space kitchens might call for a simple rod-style pot rack to keep cookware and utensils at hand. You can also opt for a pegboard pot rack wall where you can display every pot, pan, and kitchen gadget in plain sight.
Load Capacity
Many contemporary pot racks are designed to hold up to 200 pounds of cookware, but check your potential pot rack’s load-bearing capacity before purchase. Choose one that best serves the weight of your cookware. If you have a small collection of pots and pans but want room to grow, choose as large a rack as your space allows, and spread out cookware on the rack while you gradually fill it in. If you plan to use your pot rack to show off a small set of vintage pots and pans, choose a rack tailored to your collection.
Style and Finishes
Pot racks can be as decorative as they are practical and come in finishes such as brass, bronze, copper, chrome, stainless steel, and wrought iron. To help you choose a style for your pot rack, consider both the overall style of your kitchen as well as the style of your cookware. For a contemporary industrial-style kitchen full of stainless steel appliances, a brushed stainless steel rack fits in seamlessly and requires little maintenance. In a rustic or farmhouse-inspired kitchen, you might choose a low-maintenance wooden pot rack (keep in mind that wooden racks won’t bear as heavy a load as metal models). Or opt for a decorative wrought iron pot rack that functions as a focal point as well as open storage for pots and pans.
Why Trust The Spruce?
This article was written by Brigitt Earley, a freelance writer with more than 12 years of experience writing for outlets like The Spruce and Good Housekeeping. For this roundup, Brigitt considered dozens of pot racks, carefully evaluating the shape, size, load capacity, ease of installation, style, and durability factors. She also took hundreds of customer reviews and write-ups from third-party websites into account. Brigitt also has a culinary degree from the French Culinary Institute and cooks for her family of six every day, so she also used her experience in the kitchen to inform her product choices. Additional input was provided by Marissa Hagmeyer, co-founder of NEAT Method. Emma Phelps, an updates writer for The Spruce, also added new products to this roundup and refreshed it to include the latest pot rack designs.
