DIY Wood Pot Rack

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While I was rummaging through some digital photos, I ran across this picture of a pot rack I designed and built at our prior house. It brought back all kinds of nostalgia for me. So, bear with me for a moment while I remember why I loved it.

Our prior house had a dearth of cabinet space. We were constantly digging through the backs of cabinets to find the right frying pan, spatula, or skillet. The pot rack put all of our kitchen tools in plain site.

It’s not completely evident from this picture, but our prior kitchen had an awkward corner in it with no cabinets. We found a relatively tall cabinet for the base, but the space above was wasted until I built the rack.

I made the frame out of maple hardwood and two 1″ oak dows. Total cost of wood and hardware was about $60. A good amount of that can be attributed to the chain. Professional racks can cost anywhere from $100-$600.

We actually climbed in the attic to put cross-beams over and between the joists. The rack easily supported me (220lbs.) and the pots together.

I guess some folks don’t like the idea of pots hanging in their kitchen space, but I thought it made the whole place look a little more like a professional kitchen.

What do you think? Do you like/dislike pot racks?