You saw a great baker’s rack, and now you want one for your own home. You get home from your social visit, sit down at your computer, and start browsing baker’s racks. And, if you’re like most people, you were completely overwhelmed by the options. How do you narrow it down to find the right baker’s rack for you?
Instead of doing a broad search for a baker’s rack, it can be helpful to take a look at the most popular features of the top baker’s racks on the market. Consider how each of these features might impact your use of the baker’s rack, then prioritize your list according to those features you most desire. You can then use those features in your search terms to narrow down the results to just those baker’s racks that will meet your needs.
Here are some of the features to consider.
Industrial strength
A lot of baker’s racks are really just for show. If you want a baker’s rack that will stand up to heavy use, you’re much better off getting a more expensive one that is of industrial strength. Vintage baker’s racks and similar replicas are often made of wrought iron, which is just as durable as it is heavy.
Quality materials and construction
Even if you’re not looking for the most expensive or the most durable baker’s rack, you still want to make sure that it is made of quality materials. Check to see what materials are used in its construction, as well as how it is put together. If you have to put it together yourself, make sure that you are equipped to do so.
Durable finishes
Again, if your baker’s rack is just for decoration at an entryway, you don’t need to worry about finishing quite as much. But if you’re going to be using this for its intended purpose in the kitchen, you’re going to want to have a durable finish. It is best if the primary surface of the baker’s rack is oak or another durable wood with a finish that is easy to maintain over time.
Narrow footprint and corner baker racks
If you don’t have a lot of space but you are determined to have a baker’s rack in your kitchen, finding one with a narrow footprint is often the way to go. In fact, more and more people are looking for narrow versions of traditional furnishings as people continue to downsize in an attempt to reduce living expenses. Corner baker racks are also popular because they allow you to make use of otherwise wasted space.
Add casters for easy positioning and multiuse
You can add even more functionality to your baker’s rack by getting one with casters, or one that you can add wheels to yourself. The casters can make this the perfect mobile workstation for anything from shucking corn to kneading bread dough to holding a laptop during a virtual meeting. This versatility is ideal when in smaller living spaces.
