Article: Baker's rack provides style and storage

I guess everyone doesn't need a baker's rack, but if you have a kitchen with a little extra wall space, or a porch, entry or dining room -- heck, even a bedroom -- a baker's rack can be quite handy.

My "Room by Room" co-host partner, Matt Fox, loves it when I suggest a baker's rack. Why, you ask? Think about it: A baker's rack is used to store items and, unlike many storage pieces, it doesn't weight much.

Let's start in the kitchen, which is the obvious placement. The baker's rack is a great place for functional items as well as accessories. Large but attractive soup pots or roasting pans can look nice on the bottom shelves, along with baskets of placemats and rolled napkins for color.

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