What are the benefits of using a wine rack?

It facilitates the organised storage of your wine bottles in a single location, whether they’re 10 or 100. It is space-saving and can be accommodated in any corner/surface of the house depending upon the design chosen. It is durable and strong since most of the wine racks are made of wood, metal, wrought iron and tough glass. It is versatile (customised designs and sizes) and quite affordable as compared to designing a whole wine cellar. It offers great aesthetic appeal to the room and can become a focal point/conversation starter. It helps in the proper positioning and conditioning of the wine bottles so that they mature well over time, and preserves their quality and flavour. How?

What are the average dimensions of a wine rack?

Ideally, the average wine rack design dimensions are based on those of a standard wine bottle. So, if the wine bottle has a standard diameter of 3-3.2 inches and a height of 12 inches, then the wine rack’s depth should be at least 15 inches to store the wine bottle in a completely horizontal position. However, the exact dimensions of a wine rack may also vary according to the final design chosen (without or without shelves, glass holder and bar pull-out).

How much does a wine rack cost?

Here are some estimates for certain wine rack designs for your reference: A normal tall glass shutter unit with internal glass shelves to store wine bottles and glasses — 2 ft. (width) x 7 ft. (height) x 1.5 ft. (depth) — will cost you from Rs 34,000-35,000 (without GST). A small open-box wine rack design with criss-cross shelves — 2 ft. (width) x 3 ft. (height) x 2 ft. (depth) — will cost you from Rs 15,000-16,000 (without GST). If you want to add a wine glass holder below it, then the holder will cost you another Rs 350. A wine rack design with a bar pull-out concept to store around four-six wine glasses, three-four bottles and a few knickknacks will cost you Rs 32,000 (without GST). This is applicable for the high-gloss and normal laminate variety and also comes with a heavy-duty channel.

What are the different types of wine racks designs available and their usps?

Wall-Mounted Wine Rack: It is directly mounted onto the wall, thereby saving floor space. Sometimes, it also finds a place between two wall-mounted kitchen cabinets. It allows expansion of the wine rack later but not too much (between six and 20 bottles). However, it is difficult to transport in case one relocates. Stackable Wine Rack: It is perfect for those who want to start small with minimal storage space but are flexible as you can keep adding more layers and expanding it as your wine collection grows. No installation is required as such and minimal building is involved. It is cost-effective too. Freestanding/Floor Wine Rack: It is the most economical and popular option among all wine racks. It can accommodate 2-3 or 50-100 bottles depending upon the size chosen. It is much more versatile as you needn’t worry about the height and weight of the wine rack. Countertop/Tabletop Wine Rack: It is perfect for people who live in small apartments or homes and holds a maximum of about 2-6 or 15-20 wine bottles depending upon the size. You can place it on the dining table, side table, kitchen island or any spare counter space and access it conveniently. However, it is not ideal for long-term storage as kitchen and dining room conditions may vary. Hanging Wine Rack: It hangs either under a cabinet space or from the ceiling, unlike wall-mounted wine racks. They hold less capacity but look really aesthetic. Some designs also come with additional space for hanging wine glasses too.

What do you need to keep in mind while choosing the perfect wine rack for your home?

There are several factors to keep in mind while buying a perfect wine rack for your home: The budget for your wine collection and its wine rack storage. Ensure that the wine rack design you buy is safe enough and minimises the risk of your bottles falling down. The total horizontal and vertical space you have in your home and the location to accommodate it. The possibility of growing/expanding your wine rack design in the future (for the wine connoisseur or casual collector). The number of wine bottles (or the volume) you currently have in store. The dimensions and size of the wine rack design chosen and the extra features you want to add to it. The desired resting position of the bottles on the wine rack — horizontal (most preferred), tilted (second-best option) and vertical (least preferred). The material you want the wine rack design to be made up of — glass, wood, iron or metal — its durability and the maintenance and care it will require in case the wine bottle is dropped accidentally. The lighting conditions (dim/dark lighting), humidity, amount of movement and temperature in the desired location to allow the wines to mature properly. The difference between racked bottle capacity and bottle capacity.