If you're looking for a piece of furniture that will provide additional storage in your kitchen, dining room, or even in the hallway near either of these rooms in your home, a baker's rack can be an option to explore. You can find a selection of baker's racks at your local furniture store. Even if you aren't aware of them by name, you've undoubtedly seen them in various peoples' homes. The wide range of designs for this type of furniture means that you won't have trouble finding one that suits the look of your home. It's advantageous to find a baker's rack that offers the following things:

Deep Shelves

You should always assess the depth of the shelves on a baker's rack. In many models, the lower shelves will be on the deeper side while the upper shelves may be a little more shallow. Having at least one shelf that is deep can not only be handy for storing things, but it can also help when you're entertaining guests. If you enjoy placing finger foods and other refreshments out for people to grab, a baker's rack with a deep shelf can provide plenty of space for these items. Some baker's racks have one shelf that is geared toward this use. For example, while the other shelves may be metal wires, the one in question could have a wooden top.

Wine Bottle Rack

If your family enjoys drinking wine, you'll want to look for a baker's rack that is equipped with a small rack for holding wine bottles. Often, you'll find racks that can accommodate a handful of bottles stored horizontally. If you frequently have parties in your home, you'll appreciate the ability to stock the rack with different wines so that you have numerous options easily accessible for your guests. You can even use one of the shelves to hold wine glasses.

Some Closed Storage

While most baker's racks have an open design, you'll see that some models have closed storage. This may come in the form of a pair of cabinet doors on the lower half of the piece of furniture, or perhaps even some built-in wicker baskets. Closed storage is ideal because it allows you to store things that you don't necessarily want to have on display. While you might be keen on displaying certain items — glassware, decorative pieces, and more — there may be some other items that aren't as visually appealing. A baker's rack with closed storage will allow you to store these items.

For more information about baker's racks, contact a local furniture store near you to learn more.

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