Cool, Contemporary Wine Storage
No Wine Cellar? No Problem. Here's How to Store Your Bottles in Style
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Whether the stereotype is true or not, wine cellars are sometimes associated with folks who may be, for lack of a better word, somewhat snobbish. Spending lavish amounts of money on bottles to fill their basement cellar is something few people can relate to. But that doesn’t mean that wine can’t be displayed in the home in smart, modest and stylish ways. From colorful wine cubbies to vino closets with glass display doors, here are 8 inspiring ways to tastefully display wine in your home.
| If you want make smaller wine cubbies stand out in your kitchen, paint them a bright accent color. This helps bring additional attention to the unique circular pattern while instantly giving the room more depth. Private Comment
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| Not all wine cellars can be massive, basement spaces, especially if you happen to live in a single-story house. But this elevated wine nook works beautifully with the Spanish-style interior, and the glass doors cement this tasteful modern upgrade. Private Comment
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Converting a closet to wine storage can be a huge visual bonus if you complement it with some type of glass paneled door, allowing guests to see your selection. Staggering the bottles from horizontal to vertical also helps draw attention.
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| An easy and space-saving way to make your typical "under-the-island" wine storage stand out is to display free-floating bottles horizontally. This is an especially efficient method for those who have a lack of space, a lack of wine, or both. Private Comment
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| Because some folks would rather NOT have their booze on display at all times, this hidden, trunk-style approach is a modern take on classic storage. And the fact that the front panels are frosted (or made of material you can partially see through) adds a little mystique. Private Comment
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Not a ton of outside-the-box design going on in this photo, but I thought the use of angled storing above the sink was something worth noting. A simple, easy way to make a mundane wine storage appear interesting.
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| For those who have the coin to design a first rate wine cellar, but don't have the space, consider this: A wine wall. Visually as impressive as a cellar (who doesn't love floor to ceiling ANYTHING), and additionally it helps define the living space. Private Comment
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| Even though storing wine in the dining room is totally predictable, this photo gave me an idea to turn a weird crawl space into a secret booze cellar. (Hell yeah!) It adds an air of mystery to your selection and keeps it tastefully out of sight.
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Becky Harris says:
I cannot imagine ever being able to amass that many bottles without draining them - my wine rack is always empty! Thank God for Buddy's gas station's very ample selection.
16 months ago ·
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David Favero says:
I am so proud of Rodolfo Castro and the wine cellar pictured above. Atlanta needs more of you....and, of course, customers with fantastic vision like NS.
Good news Rudy....the wine cellar was saved in the latest renovation.
Good news Rudy....the wine cellar was saved in the latest renovation.
16 months ago ·
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hting says:
I don't get it. Sure, these are all visually beautiful, but based on my limited understanding of wine, the two enemies of wine storage are light and temperature/humidity variation, and it seems as if none of these potential options address these two issues. I suppose it's about form over function...
16 months ago ·
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K. D. says:
hting has it right. I would add that the "trunk style" solution doesn't work for wines with corks, which dry out if a bottle is left upright for too long. (This is not a problem with screw tops -- love 'em!)
Small wine fridges can be had for around $150, and some can be put out of the way in a bottom cabinet. That can hold your immediate term wine. Everything else belongs in the basement or garage.
Small wine fridges can be had for around $150, and some can be put out of the way in a bottom cabinet. That can hold your immediate term wine. Everything else belongs in the basement or garage.
16 months ago ·
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debisue says:
Love the closet idea for wine storage. Remember, temp is important & that space could be temp controlled easily Also when looking for a wine fridge, get one with the least vibration. It does make a difference in noise level as well
16 months ago ·
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Jonathan Baker says:
@sv650kd and @hting -- The idea was to show off spaces that displayed wine beautifully and uniquely. Something that would appeal to those who don't have the money (or palette) for a full-blown wine cellar, yet enjoy vino enough to keep more than just 3 or 4 bottle in the kitchen.
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