John Bessler
Deciding how to store wine can feel puzzling, especially if you have limited space.
Plus, there are the added considerations of the ideal conditions required to preserve your favorite bottles.
Most people dont have the luxury of a traditional wine cellaror enough bottles to fill one.
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Take note of the following tips and use the storage ideas as inspiration for your nexthome organization project.
An area thats too dry may cause corks to shrink and, therefore, air to get in.
If an environment is too humid, however, mold can grow in bottles that arent properly sealed.
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Countertop Wine Rack
This is a straightforward way to corral several bottles at any given time.
Theyre easily movable so you might simplyand carefullyshift it somewhere else if need more room to meal prep.
Instead, take advantage of vertical space and install a wall-mounted rack.
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you’re able to even consider it a functional way todress up a blank wall.
Admittedly, theyre not as aesthetically pleasing as some countertop racks since their primary purpose is function.
Want to chill a few bottles before a dinner party?
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Look for an acrylic wine bottle organizer thats deemedfridge and freezer-safe.
Depending on your level of experience, pull-outs can be installed professionally or be deemed aweekend DIY project.
Designate one drawer for wine and add multiple dividers so the bottles stay safe in their lanes.
If youre dealing with tight or odd-shaped spaces, including wine storage in the design can provide a solution.
Pantry Shelf Wine Rack
Awalk-in pantryshould hopefully provide enough extra space to stash your wine collection.
Plus, its usually cool and dark, which is an ideal environment for wine storage.
Alternatively, if the pantry has empty wall space, put it to use by mounting wine racks.
Not in the position to have a permanent island installed?
Bar Cart Wine Display
No room for a home bar?
Look fora bar cartin a size that will fit your space and needs.
Just verify to park it away from any windows where sunlight streams in to protect the wine.
In this case, clear out the buffet cabinet of clutter and organize wine bottles into it instead.
If you dont need it for anything else, turn the awkward area into a place to store wine.
The different levels can be set at justthe right temperaturefor wines depending on their throw in.
