Greetings, beginner or experienced master! I have one incident in my bins that happened recently, which I would like to share in this article.
Perhaps, each of us at least once in our lives turned to search engines with the desire to purchase the desired product, and after analyzing the prices, we involuntarily thought about doing something similar with our own hands. For inspiration, go to the same search engine, to the “Pictures” section.
But few went beyond this step, because finding a truly structured article or video that would collect all the pros and cons of certain materials, life hacks and methods is not such an easy task, even though the Internet is replete with a variety of different instructions.
The same thing happened to me once: I really wanted to create a corner in the kitchen or in a fairly spacious pantry, where a small collection of wines would be comfortably located. Moreover, I was not the only one who needed a place to store various bottles: my wife loves experimenting with coffee flavors, and therefore we have a large amount of syrups.
Questions and answers
What if I can’t?..
Don’t worry, the Internet is full of detailed instructions with photos and videos that will help you create a unique thing from scratch, even if you are a beginner!
What is better: buy or make it yourself?
If you are limited in time and not very limited in funds, then purchasing a ready-made option is important for you. If you want a unique thing with a touch of your own imagination, then make the thing yourself.
Does the material from which the shelf or rack is made matter?
Without a doubt! Not every resource can withstand the required weight and last for many years.
Does the choice of varnish for furniture matter?
It definitely does! A properly selected coating will extend its service life and will not spoil the appearance of the product over time.
I hope you found this article helpful with the tips you need to get started. I wish you success and the implementation of bold ideas!
Wine Bottle Storage Options
For wine to bring true pleasure, it must be stored correctly. It is worth remembering that the best option for preserving the noble taste of the drink is to store the bottle in a horizontal position. No matter how beautiful the wine stands currently offered are, if they are made in such a way that the bottle stands vertically or at an angle, this option is not suitable for long-term storage. They will be ideal for effectively serving wine on the table.
But the horizontal storage rule should not be taken into account if the wine bottles are not planned to be stored in the stand for more than 5 years. Those wines purchased on the occasion of a celebration do not need such precautions. To clearly determine the desired location of wine bottles in the kitchen, it is worth considering the most popular types of arrangement of storage systems.
Built-in honeycomb storage
If the kitchen is not large in size, and there is no space to accommodate a full-fledged storage cabinet, then the so-called wine honeycombs can be installed in the upper part of the kitchen unit. This way the bottles will be preserved without the risk of being broken, and the usable space will be used. This design solution is perfect for kitchens with high ceilings.
Advice! Alternatively, wine bottle honeycombs can be mounted directly into furniture or into a wall niche.
Wine rack
Racks for storing wine bottles are no less popular. Nowadays the market offers a sufficient number of options for such holders of different sizes.
If you put in a little effort, you can decorate your kitchen with your own bottle tree. To do this, you will need a not too thick tree trunk, which is cleaned of dirt and dried in advance. You can remove the bark if you wish. It is important to secure it as efficiently as possible to the floor and ceiling so that the finished stand structure is stable. In order to organize storage spaces, holes of a suitable diameter are drilled in the trunk. Wine bottles are inserted into them.
Wooden coasters
In most styles, wood takes the leading role, pushing aside metal and glass, so it is worth considering wine stands made of this material. They will be an original addition to kitchens in country, Provence and even minimalist styles.
For a small kitchen, it is better to choose laconic models of stands, without excessive decor. Hanging shelves made of wood look interesting. For the Provence style, they are artificially aged. A wooden shelf-stand will take up little space, but will become the highlight of any interior. With the right selection of accessories, the room will sparkle with new colors.
Important! A simple shaped wine shelf will make the kitchen elegant and add aristocracy to the overall style.
Designer wine coasters
Whatever one may say, designers are constantly coming up with new solutions for various, sometimes the most ordinary things, making them unique in their kind and highly functional. The same applies to wine coasters. Let's consider the most famous options for wine holders, which were created by leading designers of our time:
Vineyard Wine Rack From Pack & Rack. This shelf is a great minimalist wine storage solution. In addition to the bottle, you can also place glasses on it. Excellent wine does not need to be hidden, it should decorate the kitchen design, which can be done with the help of such a stand for a wine bottle.
The length of the stand is 920 mm, which is 1 yard. This was the starting point in creating the name for the model. Thanks to the ability to hang the stand in different ways, including even diagonally, it will be a stylish piece of furniture.
Wavy wine rack Bali Wine Rack. The design of this stand will fit perfectly into any kitchen. Even without filling, such a stand will look like a separate art object.
Wine Bottle Rack from Exclusive Wooden Products. A unique cylindrical stand with a recess to accommodate 1 bottle of wine. Can be made from ash, alder or oak.
Important! This stand does not require attachment to the surface, as it is stable due to the fact that the bottle inserted inside provides a counterweight.
For best stability, the depth of placement of the bottom in the hole is individually adjustable. The wine stand is sold in a branded bag made of natural fabric. What is noteworthy is that both on the stand itself and on the bag you can engrave and apply a drawing or inscription as you wish.
Hanging wine rack Cioso Blomus. This stand will be a unique solution for a loft-style kitchen. It is designed for 8 standard bottles, which will be quite enough. If desired and necessary, you can purchase two of these holders at once to store more bottles of wine.
Original UMBRA wine holders. This creation is in an original form made of circles of different diameters, thanks to which any bottle of wine can be placed in each hole of the stand. The same series includes a fantasy flower made of transparent acrylic - the creation of designer David Quan.
Wavy hanging shelf from Design My World. According to the designer, he was inspired to create such a bottle holder by watching a stream of wine pouring into a glass. For decorative purposes, bottles with red wine can be placed on one side and white wine on the other. The checkerboard arrangement of the bottles on the stand also looks beautiful.
Nowadays, you can find amazing options for wine coasters that will make your kitchen space lively and interesting. Some models are aimed at creating a cozy atmosphere, while others, on the contrary, are unique components that captivate with the boldness of their design and push the interior to a new level.
Wall racks
Not everyone is lucky enough to have extra space for a built-in wine rack. However, everyone will definitely have a free wall. So why not use the empty space for a minibar? This project from Shanty 2 Chic was brought to life using a few pieces of wood and large hex screws. Light wear and marked title stickers give the shelf an elegant look, turning it into an antique piece.
An unusual option is offered by the designers of Hart's Desire Photography. This wooden shelf allows you to store your drink at an angle of 45 degrees. It looks a little dangerous, but in fact, the design is very reliable!
If you prefer versatility and multifunctionality in everything, then the project from The Kurtz Corner is what you need! By attaching special threaded trays to a regular hanging box, you will accomplish two tasks. This will be a shelf for storing both wine and glasses.
Our next idea comes from Erin's Lane/Etsy. Everything is extremely simple: all you need is a massive wooden board and a few cast iron bolts from the railway. Combine all this and you have a rustic wine rack in your home! A quick but very stylish DIY project.
We make it with our own hands
To decorate your kitchen, you don't have to spend money on a new wine stand. This is an item that you can make yourself if you wish. The main thing is a little time, concentration and implementation of all steps gradually. Only through complex work can you get a great result. We will look at interesting options for wine stands that are easy to make with your own hands.
The simplest model of a corner holder
This stand is similar to the one that was presented earlier among design ideas. It captivates with its simplicity and practicality. To create it, just select a suitable wooden blank and cut out a corner-shaped figure from it according to the dimensions shown in the drawing below.
Important! A pen drill is used as a tool to create a hole with a diameter of 35 mm.
When cutting the product, it is important to leave a small allowance for the necessary sanding. The stand blank is polished, its upper corner is rounded. If desired, the finished product can be coated with wax, stain, varnish or oil.
Balancing stand
This interesting holder allows you to achieve the effect of a bottle floating in the air due to its horizontal position. Due to the simplicity of the design, it is easier to implement than the previous version of the stand.
For manufacturing, you will need a sanded piece of board with a thickness of 2 cm. The product must be cut to the dimensions given in the drawing and processed with sandpaper. Again, if desired, a finishing layer of varnish or paint is applied to the stand.
Balancing stand - half moon
Thanks to its unique geometric shape, this wine stand is capable of holding a bottle efficiently, without the risk of it falling. To make such a holder, you will need a blank measuring 260x140x48 mm. It is cut out using a jigsaw or band saw strictly to size, leaving an allowance for grinding. Using a feather drill, a hole with a diameter of 35 mm is drilled. Finishing includes finishing with sandpaper, applying varnish and, if desired, any engraving or paint design.
Oriental wine rack
This seemingly complex piece of kitchen furniture can be completed independently if you stick to the drawing and have a little experience in creating tenon products. The bottle stand is installed from standard elements, which makes it easier and faster to assemble the structure.
Advice! To make the product more impressive, you can use dark and light wood.
Wall mounted wooden holder
Such a stand, mounted on the wall, can accommodate a large number of bottles of wine, which is very convenient when wine in the house is not only a drink for large celebrations, but is also consumed at dinner.
Elegant hinged stand
For it you will need two plywood sheets measuring 26*38 cm, hinges, and a cord. And also be sure to prepare a ruler, a drill for holes, a pencil, sandpaper with a grit of 150. On sheets of plywood, you need to mark the places for holes for bottles in the amount of 12 pieces, and cut them out. The edges of each resulting hole must be carefully sanded.
After this, you need to install the hinges. It is better to take decorative items rather than massive ones so that the stand is elegant. For maximum stability, the holder is equipped with two loops. The last step is to attach the prepared cord to secure the stand in its intended position. To do this, a hole is drilled in each lower corner of the plywood sheets, through which a rope is threaded so that the free edge can be tied.
Metal stand
From the remaining parts of metal pipes and pieces of leather, you can make a unique stand that will delight you with its appearance and practicality. If there are no metal components, they can be replaced with wooden ones.
The stand can be of any shape that the master wishes. The parts can be connected using metal adapters or self-tapping screws if wood is used. The leather inserts themselves are fastened with decorative threads or staples.
Hook holder
From an ordinary board and several hooks you can make not only a clothes hanger, but also a unique-looking stand for wine bottles. The main thing in this idea is to creatively design the base board and choose interesting hooks.
Advice! Long nails can be used instead of hooks.
Forged coasters
If the craftsman has experience in forging or the product is ordered from a specialist in this matter, then the result will be an amazing thing that will take pride of place in the house. Moreover, this model of wine stand is suitable for both the kitchen and the living room.
There are a huge number of design options for such a holder, and they are not limited to any boundaries. At the hand of a blacksmith, a piece of metal can turn into a stylish bottle holder with sharp peaks, a vine with space for a bottle, a fancy flower, or any other image that the customer desires. What’s interesting is that this wine stand can even be painted to blend as harmoniously into the kitchen interior as possible.
Paint application process
- Place the can on a stand and apply paint to the inside.
- Turn the can over and apply paint to the other side.
- Wait until the product is completely dry.
- Start painting the outer edges.
- Let the work dry.
The number of jars may vary, it all depends on how many tiers you want to make in the stand.
Assemble the structure. Determine how many cans you will have in the first row and apply superglue between them. Secure the work with clothespins. Glue the additional planned number of cans to the top, secure and let dry.
What are the benefits of metal floor stands with forged elements?
A stand for storing wine bottles made of metal, forged by a blacksmith, will serve not only as a functional thing, but will also be an interesting accessory that will attract everyone's attention.
The good thing about a floor-standing bottle holder is that it is a convenient form of storing several bottles of wine. It works like a tripod on which you can place the required number of bottles. The metal stand is sufficiently stable. It's always reliable and unusual. The decor of such floor stands is creative and original. This emphasizes the status of the owner, both a connoisseur of good vintage wines and the owner of a stylish item.
