Finding Decorative Pot Racks for Sale at Discount Prices
Hanging Pot and Pan Rack Tips to Meet the Needs of your Kitchen

Hanging Pot and Pan Rack Functions

The function of serving as an organizational tool to display your cookware is equally important.  A hanging pot and pan rack is best positioned on the ceiling above an island or peninsula so those who are taller won’t bump their heads when walking underneath it.  The amount of space available in your kitchen also helps determine how to choose which sizes and styles would best fit in your kitchen design. The hanging rack functions as an anchor in the center of your kitchen to draw the eyes to this point and balance the rest of the elements so as not to compete with on another. #link_2628451

As mentioned above decorative pot racks for sale are available in many sizes, styles or functions.  A pot rack shelf or wall mounted pot rack is best utilized in a situation where center space isn’t available above an island or peninsula  or where ceilings are adorned with beams or beautiful accent lights which would compete with a hanging pot and pan rack. However the photo below shows how an island and a pot rack can mingle without any interruption to the flow or lines of the kitchen.  The key is space and height.  The high vaulted ceilings in this case make the two work well together in the same space. 

A corner pot rack mounted in an unused corner is a welcome addition to those looking to find discount pot racks as they are much less expensive than adding another cabinet, not to mention stylish and trendy.  A wall mounted pot rack unit fits best in industrial styled kitchens or as in the Colonial styled kitchen below. They can even serve double duty as a pot rack shelf, storing cookbooks and/or décor out in the open for all to see. Corner and wall mounted racks are making a comeback today and are a hot item for accessorizing your kitchen without breaking the bank.  It is also a great way to display antiques, Grandma's cook books or a shiny set of stainless steel pots and utensils that match the stainless steel in your kitchen. There are so many trends and styles these wall mounted units fit with.  The best part is that they look clean and sleek, adding contemporary beauty to your kitchen cabinet style. 

Lighting and Function

Before installing a hanging pot and pan rack you need to consider lighting issues. Please see the page on kitchen lighting to review the needs of lighting in a kitchen. If task lighting is necessary over an island or peninsula, it may be best to install a pot rack with lights built into the racks. If this isn’t an option or you already have your heart set on a beautiful French country pot rack without built-in lights you can always have an electrical contractor install recessed ceiling lighting in places where the beams of light aren’t interrupted by the designer pot rack. Remember the importance of lighting in your kitchen and choose accessories that will complement lighting not compete with it.  Another important aspect of lighting is that it sets the mood of the kitchen.  Dark colored kitchen cabinets need strong lighting to accent the pot racks and make the kitchen bright and cheerful.  Stainless steel and copper are both good choices for pot racks because they stand out and glimmer with the right lighting as shown below. However in some cases homeowners want accessories, such as black pot racks to be muted.  In this case, low lighting is warranted as long as task lighting is available over food prep and counter areas.    

When looking for decorative pot racks for sale, it’s important to keep racks to scale and proportionate with the space and size of the kitchen.  Large kitchen spaces such as the one below can easily accomodate a long narrow pot rack.  The bigger racks tend to give balance to the space especially if high ceilings are present. If you have a compact kitchen, finding a small pot rack would be a wise choice so as not to overpower or lose the other objects in the kitchen.  In this case, it’s best not to store all pots and pans on the rack, but instead store only your prettiest cookware or jello molds to limit clutter. #link_2628451