Whitmor Supreme Baker’s Rack

I've been in the market for something like this for awhile, but always deterred by the high prices they typically go for at some of the high end chain stores -- $300-$500 range. Having just moved into a 750 sq ft apartment, I was desperate for counter space and decided to buy this on the cheap as a temporary solution to my problem. Once I put it together and started loading it up with my appliances and pots/pans, I was immediately impressed by the sturdiness and aesthetics. Pros: - Sturdy materials. Metal and wood parts are actually metal and wood. E.g. Not chromed plastic or particle board. - Truly 'tool-less' build. It took me about 15-20 mins to assemble once I unpacked and laid all the parts out. Admittedly I did have to use a pipe wrench to separate 2 parts that I accidentally mis-threaded (my fault), but otherwise, no tools needed. - Minimalist aesthetic. It's not bulky or overly decorative. You can load it up with stuff and it just kind of disappears. - Can be easily disassembled and/or moved around. When I inevitably move again, I will not be dreading taking this with me. - Quite a lot of storage space, with adjustable shelves. My Kitchenaid Pro6 mixer, crock pot, and Lodge enameled cast iron dutch oven sits comfortably on the bottom, with other baking wear. in the middle. The top being utilized as a wet bar and snack area. I hung a set of heavy stainless steel pots from the hooks up top without issue. Cons: - Being in California, there is always concern of tall things falling over. If you want to anchor it to your wall, then you need to acquire a strap...it doesn't come with one. - For the height and potential load-bearing nature of this thing, the supplied plastic feet are very small. In my opinion, they're by far the flimsiest and cheapest-looking part. I will be watching them closely during the next earthquake. They're perfectly functional for leveling, though. - I wish the shelves were a little deeper. As I said, it's more than adequate to store my huge kitchenaid mixer down below, but I would not feel comfortable actually using the mixer on the top shelf. In summary, I'm very very pleased with it and have since purchased two other pieces of Whitmor-branded 'furniture.' I think for anyone desperate for extra kitchen storage like I was, it is a good, solid solution. Just be realistic about what you're getting. It's not a butcher block. It's not a fancy, heavy duty permanent piece of furniture, but it also doesn't cost $500!