Is a Kitchen Pot Rack Right for You?
A pot rack is one of those upscale kitchens accoutrements that are frequently featured in the movies and in interior design magazines. The shiny set of a dozen or more burnished copper pots and pans are always perfectly flawless. That’s your first clue what you are seeing is a fantasy rather than a reality.
Take out your own pots and look at them. Do they have any scorch marks, stains, or mineral build up? That’s the authentic look of well worn cookware. You might not want to display them prominently in your kitchen. For the Southern Living kitchen look, you would need to buy a matched set specifically for show.
Your other option is to embrace the homey, eclectic look by mixing cast iron, stainless steel, and copper pieces. This is the way to go if you are more interested in the functionality of the pot rack than in the aesthetics. Either way, the placement of your pot rack will play an important role in how happy you are with this kitchen accessory.
Avoid Common Pitfalls
The #1 mistake homeowners make is installing the pot rack where it gets in the way of other activities. Hanging it over a center island may seem like a brilliant idea – until you actually add the pots and pans. Then, if you didn’t allow sufficient height you will end up banging your head on this suspended cookware. In contrast, a rack that is hung too high will make it difficult for you to reach items when you need them.
Putting a pot rack near the stove will mean you have to constantly wipe splatters off the saucepans. Instead, choose a low traffic area. Consider a wall rack rather than a suspended circular “chandelier” style rack if you have a smaller kitchen. This will minimize pans banging against each other and becoming dented if they are jostled.
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