Wine Connoisseurs are Turning to DIY Wine Storage Projects
Wine lovers know how important wine storage is. Building up a collection of wine is a source of pride for those who know their vino, and you need somewhere safe to keep all of those bottles. If you aren't lucky enough to have a wine cellar in your house, you'll need to come up with other accommodations for the precious liquid.
Wine Storage from the Store
There are many wine racks and wine coolers available to purchase. They range from the very simple one-bottle holder to the massive and impressive room-filling coolers which keep each bottle in optimum conditions until you decide to take them out.
One of the most popular types of wine storage device is the countertop wine rack. These hold anywhere from three to 15 or so bottles and take up very little room while providing an impressive display for your visitors. They come in many different styles and colors, so finding one that matches your décor should be no problem.
Wine Storage from your Imagination
But what if you can't find a wine rack that you like? What if you don't like any of the ready-made wine storage systems you find? What if you just have that adventurous spirit that makes you say "I could do better"?
For the adventurous wine drinker, there is nothing like DIY wine storage to get the creative juices flowing. DIY wine storage can take almost any form that you can dream up. You can make it big or small, elaborate or minimalist – it's all up to you, your abilities, and the space you have to work with.
One great low-cost DIY wine storage idea is to use old mailing tubes for holding bottles. You can leave one end open and attach the other end to a stable board or other backing material. Make sure that the tubes are at the correct angle to keep the corks wet in the bottles – then just slide your bottles in and enjoy your handiwork.
If you have more resources and the desire to have a really impressive DIY wine storage space, there are building plans available online for building your very own wine cellar. There are both stand-alone models and those that require being built into the walls of a room. This can be a great project for the handy wine lover since you can decide exactly where everything goes and how it all looks.
There are plenty of other DIY wine storage projects out there – a simple internet search will turn up tons of ideas that you can use and expand on. This is a great way to personalize your wine experience and make sure that every bottle reminds you of the hard work you have put into your very own DIY wine storage space.
Shop here for a variety of wine racks:
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J.K. Adams MWR-B12-N Hardwood 12-Bottle Wine Rack, Natural List Price: $37.00 Sale Price: $36.95 Average Rating:   |
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Introduced over 25 years ago, our geometrically proportioned wine racks have sold in the millions. They'll fit into virtually any space ¿ and are infinitely expandable. Each wine rack kit comes packed with enough extra joining pins to allow you to add on another rack in the future and another... |
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J.K. Adams MWR-40 Hardwood 40-Bottle Wine Rack, Natural List Price: $144.00 Sale Price: $89.95 Used From: $87.00 Average Rating: |
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Introduced over 25 years ago, our geometrically proportioned wine racks have sold in the millions. They'll fit into virtually any space ¿ and are infinitely expandable. Each wine rack kit comes packed with enough extra joining pins to allow you to add on another rack in the future and another... |
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Winsome Wood 28-Bottle Wine Rack, Natural List Price: $74.99 Sale Price: $49.00 Average Rating: |
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Calling all oenophiles (if you know this word, you're truly a wine lover)! Is your collection of Spanish varietals and Tuscan reds growing but your storage space isn't? Winsome Wood's 28-bottle wine rack offers compact and economical (read: save your pennies for a new Chardonnay) housing for all those special vintages... |
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Oenophilia Alexander 60-Bottle Cellar Wine Rack List Price: $87.99 Sale Price: $68.43 Average Rating: |
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Perfect for your cellar, kitchen, or bar area, this Oenophilia Alexander 60-Bottle Wine Rack features a handsome metal with a black finish, making it versatile for any home. This piece folds flat for shipping and mounts to the wall for extra stability. |
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Oenophilia Bali 12-Bottle Wine Rack, Ebony List Price: $69.99 Sale Price: $57.99 Average Rating: |
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Inspired by contemporary Indonesian design, this Oenophilia Bali Wine Rack features graceful wooden waves that create compartments for 12 bottles of wine. Beautiful on the countertop, this rack is a handsome ebony black and will accent your home with drama and beauty. |
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