Keep Your Cookware Looking Its Best With These Pot Racks and Pan Organizers

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We’ve been there, and we’re guessing you have too: you open a kitchen cabinet to grab your cast-iron skillet, and all your cookware comes tumbling out. We’ve also all been the person with approximately 15 pots and pans stacked up on the counter next to the stove.

To help streamline cooking, organize cabinets, and declutter—without renovating the entire kitchen—consider investing in a pot rack and pan organizer. In addition to whipping up meals with cookware at your fingertips, they help keep your pots and pans scratch-free. Loaded up with your stainless steel cookware and a colorful, ceramic Dutch oven, this functional addition to your kitchen can quickly become an attractive focal point in your culinary space.

Ahead, check out our recommendations for the best pot racks and pan organizers. We bet you'll get dinner on the table faster—without picking up cookware before you get started.

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The Best Pot Racks and Pan Organizers

• Best Overall: Old Dutch Wall mounted Pot Rack

• Best Budget: Simple Houseware Adjustable Pan Organizer

• Best Hanging/Shelving Combo: Vdomus Shelf Pot and Pan Rack Hanger

• Best for Cabinets: Storlux Pot and Pan Organizer

• Best Pullout System: Rev-A-Shelf 2-Tier Pull-Out Rack

What to Consider

Weight

How much do your pots and pans weigh? Our selections hold anywhere from 20 to more than 100 pounds of cookware, so think about how many large items you want to organize before making a purchase.

Design

There are multiple styles of pot racks and pan organizers that work for a range of kitchen setups, including wall-mounted racks, ceiling racks, and racks that can be tucked away inside cabinets. Some are purely functional, while others are more stylish, incorporating elements of modern farmhouse or industrial design.

Space

Where do you want the rack to go (and how much space should it occupy)? We have large and small pot racks and pan organizers that hang from the ceiling, wall-mounted models, ones that fit in cabinets, and more.

How We Selected

We considered pot racks and pan organizers for small and large kitchens, and offer options for a range of spaces, styles, and budgets from top brands like Cuisinart, Old Dutch, and Rev-A-Shelf. During our research, we consulted kitchen organization experts and everyday users for their thoughts on what worked and what didn’t. Below, you’ll find the best of the best.

Wall-Mounted Pot Rack

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.

Adjustable Pan Organizer

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.

Shelf Pot and Pan Rack Hanger

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.

Pot and Pan Organizer

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.

2-Tier Pull-Out Rack

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.

Cast Iron Pan Organizer

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.

Expandable Cookware Organizer

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.

Wall-Mounted Pot Rack

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.

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