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1
Best Overall
Old Dutch Wall-Mounted Pot Rack
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Best Overall
Old Dutch Wall-Mounted Pot Rack
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This wall-mounted rack looks great on its own—and even better when it’s loaded up with pots and pans. The heavy-duty rack comes in five metal finishes, with a maximum weight capacity of 80 pounds. It features 12 removable hooks and a shelf that’s wide enough to store things like cookbooks, dish towels, or spices.
Key Specs
Dimensions
36.2 x 9 x 11.5 in
Materials
Steel
Weight Capacity
80 lbs
2
Best Budget
Simple Houseware Adjustable Pan Organizer
2
Best Budget
Simple Houseware Adjustable Pan Organizer
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Pros
Versatile
Can be used on its side or standing up
Easy assembly
Cons
Slots can bend with heavy cookware
This adjustable pot rack gives you plenty of ways to store pans and lids of all sizes. It can be positioned upright or on its side, depending on the space you’re working with. If your cookware is heavy ceramic or cast-iron, we suggest the latter, as the slots can bend over time under too much weight. Still, the pot holder is sturdy and easy to assemble, and can accommodate pans up to 12 inches.
Dimensions
9.61 x 9.45 x 13.5 in.
Materials
Alloy steel, iron
Weight Capacity
Unspecified
3
Best Hanging/Shelving Combo
Vdomus Shelf Pot and Pan Rack Hanger
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Best Hanging/Shelving Combo
Vdomus Shelf Pot and Pan Rack Hanger
Pros
Sleek design
Ample shelf space
Cons
Included wall anchors aren’t great
This pot rack saves space without compromising on storage. The large shelves have enough depth to store crockpots, blenders, or other large kitchen appliances. It has a powder-coated finish so it won’t rust, and there 10 removable hooks to hang pots and pans.
All the hardware required for installation is included as well, though we recommend getting sturdier wall anchors. Predrilled holes expedite installation though some customers did have trouble with it.
Key Specs
Dimensions
29.3 x 11.8 x 13.5 in
Materials
Iron
Weight Capacity
60 lbs
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Best For Cabinets
Storlux Pot and Pan Organizer
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Best For Cabinets
Storlux Pot and Pan Organizer
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This under-the-cabinet pot and pan organizer features eight adjustable tiers that will accommodate eight or more stacked pots, pans, baking dishes, sheets, or cutting boards.
The organizer rack can be assembled in three ways: with shelves oriented either vertically or horizontally, or with shelves on two sides, plus it gets bonus points for no installation or mounting required. It has a maximum weight capacity of 75 pounds and is also incredibly affordable considering what you get.
Key Specs
Dimensions
8.6 x 21.5 x 16.5 in
Material
Steel
Weight Capacity
75 lbs
5
Best Pullout System
Rev-A-Shelf 2-Tier Pull-Out Rack
5
Best Pullout System
Rev-A-Shelf 2-Tier Pull-Out Rack
Pros
Adjustable
High weight capacity
Cons
Mounting hardware not included
If you can spare an entire cabinet and you want to keep your pans out of sight, this two-tier Rev-A-Shelf delivers. The commercial-grade pull-out cookware rack doubles as shelf space to store pots, pans, and appliances, plus you can adjust the space in between racks.
It features two deep baskets that can handle up to 100 pounds at full extension and comes in six size options with a range of widths and depths available. Keep in mind that mounting hardware isn’t included, though.
Key Specs
Dimensions
22 x 14.7 x 19 in
Materials
Stainless steel
Weight Capacity
100 lbs
6
Best Expandable Organizer
YouCopia Expandable Cookware Organizer
6
Best Expandable Organizer
YouCopia Expandable Cookware Organizer
Pros
Expandable
Nonslip feet
Cons
Dividers may come out when pans are removed
Even if you’re short on cabinet space, you can keep your pots and pans neatly organized with this rack, which features 10 adjustable dividers and expands up to 22 inches. There are plenty of slots for everything from griddles and lids to cutting boards, and it has nonslip feet so it won’t slide around.
Key Specs
Dimensions
9.3 x 21.6 x 8.4 in
Materials
Plastic, metal
Weight Capacity
Not listed
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Best for Cast Iron
Cuisinel Cast Iron Pan Organizer
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Best for Cast Iron
Cuisinel Cast Iron Pan Organizer
Pros
No assembly required
Can be wall-mounted or stored on counter or in a cabinet
Available in multiple colors
Cons
Relatively low weight capacity
If you need a heavy-duty pot and pan rack that’s strong enough to hold cast-iron cookware, look no further. This model can be mounted vertically or horizontally, and stores up to 50 pounds of cookware, including skillets that are 15 inches or less. It’s also possible to wall-mount the rack, though customers tend to store it in a cabinet or pantry or rest it on the countertop.
The rack is one of the few we cover that comes in multiple colors (as opposed to finishes) so you can coordinate it with cookware.
Key Specs
Dimensions
8 x 10.5 x 12.2 in
Materials
Steel
Weight Capacity
50 lbs
8
Best Space-Saver
Dotted Line Wall-Mounted Pot Rack
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Best Space-Saver
Dotted Line Wall-Mounted Pot Rack
Pros
Space-saving design
30 color combinations
High weight capacity
Cons
Requires significant wall space to mount
This wall-mounted pegboard rack offers 32 by 32 inches’ worth of storage, with 300 holes. Eighteen pot hooks are included, which can be adjusted to suit your cookware storage needs, and it has an impressive 200-pound weight capacity.
The rack is powder-coated to prevent rust and the pegboards and hook come in an incredible 30 color combos. It mounts directly into studs or sheetrock, with no framework required, plus all the mounting hardware is included.
Key Specs
Dimensions
7 x 32 x 32 in
Materials
Steel
Weight Capacity
200 lbs
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