Hanging Pot Rack

Faced with too many pots, pans and kitchen gadgets, I looked for a way to organize it all. Kitchen stores sell hanging pot racks, but for hundreds of dollars, and with very little space. A simple garden trellis provides the same functions, but for less than $15

Step 1 Assemble Materials

Need:
Garden trellis: these are available at home improvement and garden stores. The ones I used were 36" on a side, made from 1x1 strips. They had 2 longer strips in the center for driving into the ground; cut these off.

S-hooks: get lots. The ones I use are made of 1/8" steel. Take your trellis to the hook department and make sure that they are the right size to fit over the trellis slats. They might need just a little bending

Mounting screws: Long enough to go through 3/4" strip and 1/2" drywall... 2" are a good choice. Also may want some drywall screws to add extra stabilizing support for parts that aren't over studs.

Sandpaper: Straight from the store, this wood is pretty rough. I gave it a quick touch with 160 grit to take off the splinters. You could finish or paint it if you like

Tools: Drill, stud-finder, screwdriver, saw, vice-grips or other sturdy pliers

Comments

[EggHead101]

Very Nice!

[b1russell]

A trellis! What a concept!  I love it.  Then again, I don't have much wall space in my kitchen, either!  Oh, well.  I HAVE been threatening to hang stuff from the ceiling; I guess now's the time.  Thanks for the great idea!

[wichypoo]

I am always trying to be organized and this is very clever thanks.

[radiorental]

very nice, I have something similar but just two lengths of wood fixed to the wall, not as nice as this. This is a great way to free up storage space in cramped kitchens and make use of otherwise 'dead' space.