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Baker's racks are great for filling up small kitchen wall spaces with functional design. Cheaper and prettier than cupboards, they also add character to a kitchen.

Metal Baker's Racks

Baker's racks are typically made of metal, usually wrought iron or chrome. They look like bookshelves, but their shelves are racks rather than solid forms. These racks can serve to help cool baked goods by permitting airflow, or they can be used to showcase knickknacks.

Many people also use baker's racks for plants. Because they are metal racks, the material will not be marred from water the way they might if you placed plant pots on wood.

Wood Baker's Racks

Wood baker's racks are made of wooden shelves to look like china hutches over a sideboard with drawers and shelves in it. You can install one of these in your kitchen in order to display dishes. Place food on the buffet part during parties. Use the drawers for extra napkins, and you're all set.

These types of baker's racks are also useful in other parts of the house. Put one by the front door to catch keys and mail, for instance.

Shapes and Styles

Baker's racks come in a wide array of dimensions, so you can locate one for nearly any space you have. A wedge-shaped baker's rack can go into a corner. There are racks where the shelves get smaller as you go toward the top. Most often, they are made in traditional shapes with shelves of equal length and width.

You can find baker's racks in many different styles. Contemporary chrome racks are available. Wrought iron racks might come with swirls and curlicues for a Victorian flair. There are slatted wooden baker's racks in Craftsman styles with light to dark finishes. It's easy to find one that will fit in your kitchen.

By Margaret Dilloway