The Art of Choosing Wine Racks for Your Home

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hether you are the occasional wine drinker or on the way of becoming a quite the wine connoisseur, choosing the most suitable wine racks to store and display your home collection in is as important as the content inside the bottles. With that in mind, we have a few key tips to consider when shopping for the right wine rack for your home.

Size Matters

The size and volume of your wine rack will depend on the number of bottles you own and plan to display, as well as the space you plan to allocate the wine rack. First consider where you plan to have your wine rack on display. Make measurements based on your available space as a reference for when you determine which wine rack is best suited for your needs. Finding the perfect balance of aesthetics and practicality is key. Naturally, when choosing a suitable shelf size, you need to take into consideration the sizes of the bottles you own. If your not one to collect more than a couple of wine bottles than investing on a large rack might be a waste. However, if you do plan to expand your collection extensively, it might be money savvy to pick out a rack that can meet the demands of your growing wine collection.

The Right Materials

The choice of material primarily depends on your budget and the volume of bottles it is supposed to shelter. Wood and metal are the most common materials used for building wine rack. Some of the more common wood racks are made of cedar, pine, redwood and mahogany. They can range from budget-friendly to luxury. For a more modern feel, metal is definitely a popular choice. Also, for those planning to host heavy bottles and a large collection, metal wine racks might be the best bet.

Design

Both wood and metal wine racks are available in numerous shapes, colors and patterns. Consider your home decor and determine what style fits you. Are you looking for a traditional appeal or want your wine rack to look sleek and modern? Or maybe a creative blend of both? Once you have narrowed the style you want,  finding the wine rack to go with your interior design is easy. You’ll be surprised how the wine rack can transform your space.

Types of Wine Racks

The two most popular types of racks are a free standing and a wall mountable type. But there is in fact as many as 22 rack types available. Once again, your choice should be based on your collection and space. It goes without saying that you should not choose a wall mountable rack if your collection consists of particularly heavy bottles as this could be too much of a toll on the structure of your wine rack. Apartments can have stricter rules about mounting things on the wall so a free standing wine rack might be a safer option. The same goes for floor-to-ceiling racks. If you only have a few bottles in your collection and no plan to expand in the future than a floor to ceiling rack might be excessive.

Cooler dilemma

Often times, determine whether you need to opt for a wine cooIer or a wine rack can sometimes seem like a dilemma. But again, it is a matter of preference and need. Wine racks are generally ideal for those people who plan to enjoy their bottles on a short term basis rather than store them for long term. Temperatures can play a key part in the preservation of your wine and so keeping it at a controlled temperature can be necessary. This is where a wine cooler comes to play. If you are looking to keep a wine collection for many years, a wine cooler will ensure you are preserving your wines in the best conditions. And for those striving for an extensive, long term solution, might want to consider a wine cellar if space and budget will allow it.

We hope these tips have been helpful in helping you find the right wine racks for your home and needs. Let us know in the comments below what type of wine racks (if any) you have in your home.