A glass of wine is great for kicking back after dinner or entertaining guests. One bottle may be easy to fit in the fridge or on the kitchen counter, but how about five bottles for the monthly dinners or the occasional girls’ night in?
A wine rack will store the wine safely and add an aesthetic touch if creatively designed. In previous decades, wine storage may have needed whole basement cellars, but now a rack will fit even beneath the kitchen counter or accessorize a bookshelf. There are numerous ways to fit a wine storage unit in your home, regardless of the available space.
Full-height vs. 2. half-height racks
When planning a wine storage unit, the first consideration is how much space the wine needs. A full-height rack will hold more bottles but will take up more space. A half-height rack takes up less wall space and is ideal if holding fewer bottles.
Aside from the number of bottles, the available space will dictate the kind of rack to get. For example, if there is a narrow but tall space, a taller wine rack will better use the space. If the upper wall space is unavailable, consider a shorter storage unit that stretches horizontally. The upper surface is helpful as a tabletop or shelf to display aesthetic trinkets.
Free-standing vs. 4. built-in racks
Portability dictates whether the ideal rack is free-standing or built into the wall. A free-standing rack benefits movement and its location can change to fit different room styles. Mobile racks have wheels that could facilitate appearances in the patio, dining room, and entertainment parlors in one evening.
What built-in wardrobes lack in mobility, they make up for in elegance. Built-in wine rack designs aim to be a statement of class, whether the rack frames the kitchen cabinet or in a corner statement.
A space-optimizing rack
The reality is that few people live in mansions that allow whole walls to hold liquor. However, limited space does not mean that wine has no place in a smaller space. Opt for a wine rack that optimizes space, for example, a lattice that holds as many bottles as possible.
Use the space under the counter
Compact racks can fit anywhere, including under the counter or in the base cabinet. This is a good spot if an aesthetic display is not the priority.
Multi-purpose wine storage units
To maximize the available space, incorporate different functions into the wine cabinet. Opt for designs with an upper surface that could double up as a shelf or tabletop. Depending on the rack’s location, it can hold decorative pieces or function as a countertop.
Explore vintage ideas
The hint of vintage adds a timeless appeal to any space. Incorporate vintage wine rack designs that use earthy material like timber, or combine timber with steel.
Use recycled materials
Recycled materials make the best DIY projects. Consider creating small wine storage from car rims or old plywood.
Use the rack as an artistic display
Any item can make a fantastic accent wall piece. Instead of a gilded mirror, consider a custom wine rack that stands out as a work of art. Assemble it at a visible spot in the room and allow the attention it draws to itself.
A good wine storage unit should be affordable but accommodate the bottles. It should be compact in limited spaces but with room for embellishment as a central work of art where possible.
