If handcrafted ironwork feels at home anywhere in the house, it is in the kitchen. There is something deeply satisfying about a superbly made pan rack, not just for the storage it provides, but for what it says about a kitchen and the people who cook in it. A Made by the Forge pan rack is the kind of thing that makes guests glance up and immediately understand that this is a kitchen where cooking matters.
But with several options to choose from, how do you select the right one? Here is what to consider.
Why a Pan Rack Changes How You Cook
Before getting into the specifics, it is worth pausing on why a pan rack is such a useful addition to a working kitchen. When pans are stored in a rack rather than stacked in a cupboard, they are visible, accessible, and easier to reach. You stop rummaging. You stop stacking pans inside each other and scratching the surfaces. You start reaching for the right pan every time because you can see exactly where it is.
That accessibility changes how you cook. It removes the small friction that can make the difference between attempting a recipe and deciding not to bother after a long day. A good pan rack is, in a very practical sense, an investment in cooking more and cooking better.
Choosing the Right Size
The most important decision is size. A pan rack needs to be large enough to hold your collection comfortably without crowding, but proportionate to the kitchen it is hanging in.
As a starting point, count how many pans you want to hang and estimate the space they will take side by side. Most kitchens benefit from a rack that allows a little room to grow, particularly if you plan to add to your collection over time. If you are unsure, our team is always happy to advise based on your measurements and the pans you have.
Made by the Forge pan racks come in a range of shapes and sizes, making it easy to find one that fits your pans and kitchen.
Where to Position Your Pan Rack
Pan racks are most commonly hung from a ceiling joist above a kitchen island or central worktop. This is the ideal position because it brings the pans into the heart of the kitchen, where they are most useful, without interfering with wall space or overhead cabinets.
If a ceiling fix is not possible, a wall-mounted rack can be equally effective and often suits galley-style kitchens particularly well. Our team can advise on the best fixing approach for your kitchen and ceiling type.
Finishing Touches: Matching Your Hardware
One of the pleasures of buying from Made by the Forge is the ability to match hardware across your kitchen. A pan rack in a matt black finish paired with matt black shelf brackets, pull handles on the cupboards, and perhaps a towel rail in the same material creates a kitchen that feels genuinely curated rather than assembled from wherever things were cheapest. Explore our full homeware range.
Both our matt black and natural beeswax finishes are available across the range of kitchen hardware. If you are planning a broader ironwork scheme for your kitchen, it is worth thinking about the whole picture from the start. Learn more about the two different finishes we offer.
Built to Last a Lifetime
Every Made by the Forge pan rack is hand-forged, quality-checked before dispatch, and guaranteed for life. The iron used is solid and substantial, entirely capable of holding a collection of heavy cast iron and stainless pans without any flex or movement.
This is not a product you will be replacing in five years. It is a fixture that will become part of the kitchen, improving in character as it ages and still doing its job long after everything around it has been updated.
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