10 Genius Ideas For DIY Pot And Pan Racks That You Need To See

Organizing the kitchen can be a real hassle.

Pots and pans are all wonky sizes and shapes and they just don't stack so nicely as plates or bowls do. As with other tools in the kitchen, pots and pans are some of the hardest to stash.

All too often, nice or even vintage cookware gets stuffed into a cabinet at any angle that fits. This gets the pots all scratched up, and it's no way to take care of the investment you made in your kitchen utensils. We all know that they don't come cheap!

A much better way to store pots and pans is to hang them up on a pot rack so they're not clattering and clanging against each other. And the best part about this is that you can pick a DIY or upcycled style that fits your personality.

These 10 creative pot and pan racks are all so different, I'm just not sure which I would pick! Kitchen decor can be such a fun design element to play with, don't you think?

Let us know what unique pot rack you've tried in your own home and please SHARE these 10 creative ideas with your family and friends on Facebook!

1. Bike Wheel Rack

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Instructables / hippieeats

If you love to bike, this kitchen creation is perfect for you. All you need are a couple of hooks and some hardware to attach it to your ceiling, and you're pretty much good to go.

2. Antique-Sled Rack

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Instagram / cleanheartsfarm

Affix an antique sled to the ceiling and you've just got yourself the coziest kitchen ever. I can just imagine taking down a pot and whipping up some hot cocoa or mulled wine.

3. Headboard Rack

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Instagram / hastobepretty

This vintage headboard looks like it was made to be a hanging pot rack. So cute!

4. Vintage Shelf Rack

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Instagram / beth__smith

Beth at Blush and Batting made this beautiful pot rack from a shelf she found at the flea market for just $2. What a simple yet amazing project! I never would have thought "pot rack" if I saw this, but it goes to show that creativity doesn't have to be over the top.

5. Rolling-Pin Rack

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Instagram / midtownmarket

This pot rack from Midtown Market in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is perfect for anyone who loves baking. Copper pots would look lovely hanging on it.

6. Light-Up Frame Rack

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Instagram / villa.rinteela

This lit-frame pot rack is an amazing way to add some brightness to your kitchen while also adding more storage space.

7. Metal-Shelf Rack

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Instructables / Sam_Evers

If you already have a kitchen shelf but would rather have the floor space for, say, entertaining, try attaching it to your ceiling instead. It's as simple as that, but what a difference!

8. Ladder Rack

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Instructables / davethewoodworker

This craftsman decided to build his own ladder for his pot holder, but you can use the same process with an existing ladder that you have lying around the house, too!

9. Rustic Lattice Rack

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Instagram / iknowartsyplaces

This rustic lattice pot rack also doubles as a place for some potted plants. The greenery on top of the rustic materials is truly a great addition to any kitchen.

10. Vintage Plumbing Rack

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Instagram / thecatskillhouse

These vintage pipes with a wheel make for a great place to hang a couple pots and pans. It has a nice industrial look, especially against the nice bright white walls!

Would you like any of these hanging pot racks in your very own kitchen? Please SHARE with your family and friends on Facebook!