Suspended-shelf Pot Rack Suspended-shelf Pot RackA variation on standard shelf construction, the suspended shelf design has its shelf mounted to the bottoms of inverted brackets. Inverting the brackets gives you built-in bookends above the shelf and leaves the pot area below open for easy access. Large decorative key hooks or cup hooks serve as fixed hangers for the pots. Remember, this rack should only be used for lightweight cookware or cups.