Skip Basic Racks: Keep Pots Organized & Out Of The Way With An Exclusive Find From Lowe's

Storing pots and pans in a kitchen is a headache. Whether you have cabinets or drawers, the never-ending game of Tetris required to pull a pan out of the bottom of the stack isn't anyone's idea of a good time. But often, the alternatives to keep pot and pan clutter organized aren't really eye-catching. Wall-mounted solutions save cabinet space but look awkward, and DIY pot organizers never last long. Instead, there is a solution from Lowe's that design lovers will appreciate. 

It is the Kichler Barrington Anvil Iron and Distressed Antique Pot Rack. This is a centerpiece that's worthy of interior design magazines, and a perfect way to store cookware out in the open without sacrificing style. It's an overhead hanging rack that doubles as a ceiling lamp, with eight hooks designed to hold your favorite pots and pans. The iron finishing gives it a distinct industrial or rustic look that helps elevate a room, rather than cluttering it. It costs $309, but at the time of writing, it is on sale for $169, making it perfect for a mid-budget makeover that's both functional and aesthetically pleasing. 

While this is such a great centerpiece, this overhead pot rack will look best in large and roomy kitchens. It measures 20 by 33 inches, making it really imposing. If hanging above a tiny island or in a small kitchen, it will quickly look disproportionate and make the space feel smaller. Plus, it measures about 18 inches in height, which means that you'll need a relatively high ceiling in order to avoid pots and pans hanging too low, crowding space, or worse, creating an obstacle you'll hit your head on mid-recipe.

This pot rack will pair beautifully with both farmhouse aesthetics and more modern, industrial-inspired interiors. For cottage and farmhouse interiors, pair this with exposed wood and creamy white cabinets to lighten up the room. Add iron and brass accents throughout the kitchen using hooks, hardware, and vintage decor pieces to complement the rack. For a more industrial, loft-inspired look, pair this pot rack with dark woods, exposed brick, and shiny metals like chrome.

A tip to make this pot rack look its best is to choose the pots and pans to hang from it carefully. While this is a functional pot rack, it really acts as a piece of decor, and will look its best when paired with pieces that are clean and unique. For example, use it to display a vintage set of copper pots. This rustic pot rack would also look fantastic paired with matching stainless steel sets that are shiny and clean. On the contrary, steer clear of sets that have cracked plastic handles and scratched nonstick coatings, especially if they're mismatched. 

And while there are a total of eight hooks on the rack, you don't have to use them all. In fact, using all of the hooks might make the rack look overstuffed, and it could block out the light coming from the lamps attached to the inside of the frame. Here, the key is placement: if you decide to go with fewer than eight pots, make sure to place them in a way that looks cohesive, balanced, and even. That's the best way to organize pots for a clutter-free kitchen.