A pot rack is a functional piece of kitchen furniture that is use to hang or store cooking pots and pans. Pot racks come in a wide variety of styles, sizes, and finishes. One of the most common and popular styles is the hanging pot rack with grid. Hanging pot racks need to be installed into ceiling joists. They usually come with chains or extension hooks, or hanging links and ceiling screws. Hanging pot racks are normally sold with hooks that can be positioned on the rim or on the grid. You can hang your pots and pans directly from the grid or from the rim.