Rustic Elegance Rustic Kitchen, Seattle

4. Play Off a Kitchen Island’s ProportionsThis is a hefty island, and the structure of the rack overhead is substantial to match. A pot rack over an island needs to be scaled accordingly. For example, if your island is a square, a smaller square rack overhead is pleasing to the eye. If the island is rectangular, scale down the dimensions and center a smaller rectangular or oval pot rack overhead. A good rule of thumb is to imagine that the countertop edges extend up to the ceiling. All pieces hanging from the rack should fit within this imaginary box. As for height, you’ll want a clear view across at eye level and to keep the pieces within reach. Use the dimensions of the longest pieces plus the length of the hooks in your calculations.

tile but in different coloration

Pot rack with lower (easy reach) middle level

extended counter w/ lights on one end

Two tiered is quite a good idea