Wine Storage Racks: 5 Things to Consider Before You Buy

Wine storage racks make a great place to store your wine safely and attractively. With so many rack options on the market today, as well as kits where you can build your own, you’re sure to find the wine rack that is perfect for your collection. Before heading out to buy a wine rack, you’ll want to keep a few things in mind so that you’ll know you’re getting just what you want.

Measure, Measure, Measure

Whether you’re buying a wine rack to fit on your kitchen counter or one for a dedicated wine cellar, you need to measure the space that the rack will have to fit in before you leave. While it’s not that big a deal to return a small rack, trying to return a large rack that you’ve had to partially assemble can be a pain. Make sure that the measurements of the wine rack you find will fit before bringing it home. With a few simple calculations before you head out to shop, you’ll know what will fit and what won’t.

Wood? Metal?

Wine storage racks come in a wide range of materials and finishes. Although you may want to see what’s out there before settling on one particular look, you’ll want to keep in mind the style of the room that the rack will be going in. Many rustic wood racks will look out of place in an ultra-modern room, while various metals might add to the style of the room. Even if you love a particular wine rack, if the style doesn’t match the room’s look, it’s going to look out of place. You may want to take along pictures of your room, the space that the wine rack will go in, and finishes or stains that appear elsewhere in the room.

How Many Bottles of Wine on the Wall?

Although this will be a minor consideration for some individuals, be sure to count how many bottles the rack will hold. You’ll want to make sure that the bottles you’ve collected will fit on the wine rack. Even if you’re just looking for a rack to hold a few bottles, make sure that it will fit the number of bottles you normally have on hand at one time.

Price

For most individuals, price will play a role in deciding on a wine storage rack. How much you’re willing to pay will differ for each person, but it’s a good idea to have a budget in mind before you start shopping. Style will be important for some people and they will be willing to pay for it. Others will want less expensive, basic wine racks so they can have more money for more wine.

DIY?

Before you buy an assembled wine rack, you may also want to consider the other options. Kits and designing your own wine rack will give you a more customized look that will make the most efficient use of your space. If you’re handy, you can often make wine racks that look great or you can choose to hire someone to do it for you. Choosing this route allows you to get just the configuration you want and you can add things like drawers, displays, and hooks for wine related items if you want.

Considering the wine storage racks available will let you choose the best one for you. With so many options out there, you’re sure to find one that fits into your home style, fits your collection of wine, and fits into your budget.