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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Oceanstar WR1132 12-Bottle Dark Espresso Bamboo Wine Rack List Price: $25.00 Sale Price: $25.00 Used From: $21.12  |
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Made with 100% bamboo, the Bamboo Wine Rack from Oceanstar Design Collection is the ideal fit for wine enthusiasts or starters beginning their wine collection. Present this wine rack to someone special or as a wonderful housewarming and Christmas gift... |
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Wall-Mounted Wine Rack, 9-Bottle Capacity, Black List Price: $30.00 Sale Price: $26.94 |
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You won't have to search very long for your favorite bottle of wine on this simply designed metal rack. Holds 9 bottles. |
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J.K. Adams MWR-40 Hardwood 40-Bottle Wine Rack, Natural List Price: $125.00 Sale Price: $58.99 Used From: $70.79 |
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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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New, 10-Inch Long, Wine Glass Rack, Wire Hanging Rack, Wine Glass Hanging Rack, Wire Wine Glass Hanger Rack, Stemware Rack, Under Cabinet, Chrome Finish Sale Price: $4.84 |
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Sleek and stylish! This commercial quality chrome plated glass stemware rack is perfect for any professional bar or your home, in functionally saving space while securely holding your beautiful array of glass stemware... |
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Kamenstein Butterfly Wine Rack List Price: $24.99 Sale Price: $21.49 |
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This butterfly-shaped wine rack keeps your favorite wine always within reach. Like a minature wine cellar, the horizontal racks keeps corks moist so wine lasts longer. Separate compartments hold up to 8 of your private selections... |
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