The rack isn't very tall, wouldn't be able to hang pots off top portion.  I use it more as a bar cart and it works well.  Just needed extra spaceshelving in the kitchen area and it does the job.  Not difficult to put together, less than 30 minutes.  The shelves aren't very deep, so you can't put anything very large on the shelves.  I use mine to hold wine bottles and glasses and its great.