How To Make A Copper Pot Rack Hanger Rail: Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas
Are you looking for ways to add a touch of country charm to your farmhouse kitchen? You will love this easy DIY project to make a pot rack hanger out of copper—a budget-friendly tutorial. This pot rail idea will instantly warm your farmhouse kitchen and save space in your cabinets. It’s perfect for displaying vintage copper collections or other vintage kitchenware.
I have collected vintage copper pots and pans for several years and needed a pot rack hanger to display the collection. Finally, I realized where I could add a pot rail and decided that copper pipe would work great. This is one of the easiest DIY projects and is also budget-friendly. If you have limited space for a pot rack hanger, this may also be a solution for you.
Let me show you the details.
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Why Build a Pot Hanger Rail?
Although displaying my collection of copper pots was my main objective in building a pot hanger rail, there is a more practical reason. If you have limited storage space, a pot rail will free up much-needed cabinet space. Cookware takes up a lot of space and is hard to stack inside your cabinets. You can pull out all those hard-to-store pieces and hang them on a rail. But first, you need to decide where you have space for this addition.
Where Can You Install A Pot Rack Hanger?
Depending on your space, there are several options.
One area is to add the pot rack hanger to an open wall area or over your cooktop.
Since you are using a copper pipe to make the pot hanger, the size can vary depending on your space.
Due to our limited wall space, I decided to add the hanger over our kitchen window. There is ample space for the copper pots to hang above the sink.
I removed the farmhouse sign hanging on the brick wall to prepare the area.
How To Build A Pot Rack Hanger for Copper Pots
First, determine the length of copper pipe needed for your pot rack hanger. Mine is five feet long.
You will need three to four heavy-duty pad eyes, depending on the length of your hanger.
Supplies
The supply cost was only $40.00, which included the brass S optional hooks.
You can use decorative finials to dress up the copper pipe; however, since the installation is close to the ceiling, I opted to use simple copper caps for this project.
How To Attach Pad Eye Brackets to the Ceiling
The first step to installing the pot rack hanger is to attach the pad eyes to the ceiling. For this project, we installed three eyes.
Tools Needed
Note: I didn’t want to drill holes in the brick wall, so attaching it to the ceiling was our best option.
Begin by using a cordless drill to drill pilot holes into the ceiling, being sure to hit studs. This was easy since the wood ceiling was installed with exposed nails.
However, if you are working with sheetrock, using a stud finder will help to locate the best placement of the pad eyes.
Next, attach the pad eyes with the included screws using a cordless drill.
Once the pad eyes are installed, slide the copper pipe into the eyes. It’s that simple.
How To Hang Your Copper Pots and Accessories
Now for the fun part: you are ready to add your copper collection to the hanging pot rack.
Use the brass S-hooks to hang your collection and arrange it as you prefer.
I love how the vintage copper looks against the brick wall.
The neutral kitchen is filled with warm tones for fall, and you can see the entire budget-friendly fall tour, which was photographed before the copper pot rack was installed.
Although I’ve displayed the vintage copper pots around the kitchen, having them all together makes more of a statement.
Conclusion:
I’m loving how this project came together. It was quick, easy, and relatively inexpensive. We were so happy with the results; we later made a DIY copper spice rack which we installed at the back of our stovetop.
See 11 Ways To Add Vintage Charm to A Modern Kitchen for more decorating and collectible display options.
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Oooooh, this looks amazing!!!! That’s all the thoughts I can muster up on my 1st cup of coffee!!!
Jennifer,
You are so funny. Thanks for stopping by.
What a great idea!! You have a curtain of copper..who needs curtains when you have your copper goodies. I would take off the box grater and the wood cutting board and keep just the pans..but that is me..lol… you have the best DIY ideas.
Lorri
I appreciate your input and I’m so happy you stopped by.
Great place to displace a beautiful copper collection. Love it.
Blessings,
Oh, I’m so happy you like this idea. It’s been a long time coming.
Hi Rachel! You have an amazing collection and I love your new display.
Cheryl,
Thanks so much. I’m glad you like them.
Do you use the copper pots daily? Or are they just decorative? Seem a little high for use if we are short !!
Brenda,
These are vintage, and I use them as decorative.
Too fun!! Such a great idea and use of space!!
Cynthia,
I appreciate this. I’m glad you like it.
I much prefer the copper pot hanger than the farmjouse sign. Your kitchen was given a boost with the display of the copper pots. I l;ove it!!!!!
Deborah,
I’m so glad you like this update. Thanks for stopping by.
Rachel,
I love this so much! All the copper pots are gorgeous!! Pinned
Cindy,
I appreciate this so much.
That area was made for your copper collection and it looks stunning up there! You amaze me with how much stuff is in your brain. So jealous! pinned
Cindy,
You always make my day with your sweet comments and encouragement. Thanks friend.
So pretty, my friend! I would love to add one in my kitchen. Hugs to you.
Renae,
You should because it was so easy and cost-effective as well.
Oh what a pretty addition to your kitchen. I like copper as well and still on the search for the vintage…another great job! Have a great day!
Pam,
The vintage pieces are so lovely and the patina is great. Thanks for stopping by.
Rachel.
Love the copper pot rack!! Genius!!
Thanks for sharing!!!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie,
I’m so glad you like it. Thanks for stopping by.
Love it so much Rachel!
Corine,
I’m so glad you like it. Thanks for stopping by.
Rachel this looks amazing! I want to do this in my kitchen!!!!
Stacy,
It would look great in your kitchen.
Rachel this is gorgeous! I have loved this look since when I watched Father of The Bride for the first time and fell in love with their kitchen. I’m going to have to try your DIY and have the perfect spot!
Nicolle,
I really appreciate this. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks.
LOVE this idea and want to do it here!
Stacy,
It would great in your home.
This looks straight out of the French countryside, Rachel! Wow, love this so much! It’s super creative. You totally nailed it! Hugs, CoCo
CoCo,
I’m happy with how it looks and thanks for your encouragement.
This is just the best pot rack I have seen. And I love that its copper. I only wish I had more room in my kitchen. Love this Rachel.
Kim
I love your pot rack as well. Thanks so much.
Morning
New to your website; really like the copper pot rack idea; now I can put our my collection (pots purchased when lived in Belgium many years ago).
Thanks again
Carol,
Thanks so much for stopping by. I’m so glad you found this helpful. I’m so glad to have you join me.
Would also make a great way to hang plants above a nice sunny window!
Krya,
Yes, that is a great ideas