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Tips for Choosing a Perfect Wine Rack

Cheryl Mascarenhas
A wine rack serves the purpose of holding your cherished bottles in place. This piece will help you choose one that will suit the needs of your home.

Why a Wine Rack?

Well, simply because it is a stylish and an elegant manner to store and present your wine bottles, plus it also plays a functional role in the home decor.
A wine connoisseur knows that there is nothing better than a good ol' bottle of wine at hand. Considering that it is such a popular drink, it is but natural to have more than a bottle of wine stored at home.
Wine bottles, unlike whiskey bottles, are always stored in style, for which you definitely need to have either a dedicated wine rack or cellar at hand.
A wine rack, in that sense, is not just a mere storage space where you can stack up on wine, but an essential accessory that can double up as an element to create a focal point in the room where it is placed. Given ahead are pointers that will help you know how to choose wine racks for your home.

Analyze Your Needs

Although there is no rule stating that you can own just a single wine rack, it is always better to analyze your needs before you set out to make the purchase. To be on the safe side, it is always best to take into account the size of your wine collection.
This means that you not only have to take into consideration the amount of wine you consume, but also the amount you will be storing. This will help you determine the size and type of wine rack that will hold all of these bottles with ease.
Creating a dedicated space to house your wine collection is preferable if you brew your own wine or you have an extremely large collection of select wines. Remember, no one knows your wine needs better than you do, so it is imperative that you chalk out your needs accordingly.

Placement Matters

Every wine connoisseur is aware of the fact that the wine drinking experience can be enhanced only if the wine is at its optimum best. Storage here, becomes an integral part of an enhanced wine-drinking experience.
Before you even purchase a wine rack, you are required to put a thought to where you would like to place your wine bottles. Ideally, wine bottles should be placed away from direct sunlight and areas that experience frequent temperature changes like in the kitchen. Basements translate to being the best place to store your wine bottles.
If your home doesn't have a basement, you can place wine racks in darker corners around the house. In short, choose a wine rack according to where and how you decide to place it.

Construction of the Rack

Wine racks are either made from metal or wood. Depending on the design you choose, it can be simple like a shelf or fitted with elaborate scroll work and carving. You are sure to find stylish wine racks made from plastics and even glass, that can be molded into practically any design to meet your style requirements
Ideally, stick to wooden racks if you have a large collection of wine bottles, and opt for the artistically done ones if you have a smaller collection of wine bottles. Bear in mind that your wine bottles could very well run the risk of scratching or even breaking, owing to metal racks.

Type of Rack

Choose from modular, wall-mounted, tabletop, and floor wine racks depending on the quantity of wine you want to store. While the modular variety is a perfect option for those with expanding collections, tabletop wine racks are good for those who store relatively smaller amounts of wine at all times.
Remember, your preference is sure to make an impact on the overall look of your home interiors. It is, therefore, important that you choose a rack that will blend well with the decor of your home.

Depth and Internal Spacing

When choosing a wine rack, you would like to take into consideration the depth and internal spacing of the rack. Preferably, the wine rack should hold wine bottles undisturbed till you are ready to use them.
This means your wine rack should allow ease of access to the wine bottles stacked on each of the shelves. Also, ensure that there is sufficient space between two bottles so as to not scratch or bang into each other while periodically turning the bottles over.

Cost-effective

Be prepared to shell out extra if you want a full-fledged wine cellar or a large wine rack. Tabletop and wall-mounted varieties will come in cheaper, while a built-in cabinet wine rack will free up a huge space as well as lighten your budget.
Wine coolers and wine fridges are also budget-friendly ways to store smaller amounts of wine bottles. Always remember, the cost will reflect on the intricacy of the design, and the type of wine rack you choose.
A dedicated wine cellar is your best bet if you want to store a large amount of wine for the future. Similarly, investing in wine coolers, or a wine fridge that will hold 15 to 50 bottles at a stretch is a good option when you face a space crunch and cannot have a dedicated rack to house your wine collection.