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You do not need a whole wine cellar in order to store your wine. There are many wall wine racks that offer you more than storage options. These mounted wine racks are quite decorative and ornamental on their own and make nice accessories to a kitchen or living space. With so many styles and designs from which to choose, you can find a wall mounted rack to fit into your décor as well as your budget.
What to Look for in Mounted Racks
When you are looking into a wall mounted wine rack, there are two primary factors you will probably take into account: space and display style. Many people may look for wine rack that mounts on the wall because they simply do not have the space for other storage options. However, many choose to display their wine when they have special collections or maybe even a rare bottle or two that merits some special attention.
In either case, you will need to look at all the features of wall wine racks in order to choose the one that will work best for your needs. For instance, you may want to use a rack constructed of metal such as wrought iron if you want to get a rack that is durable and will securely hold your wine in place. You may decide to go for a wood rack if you have a classical or natural décor.
If you only intend to have only a wine bottle or two for special occasions, you may consider looking for racks that will not only hold the bottle but also a couple of wine glasses as well as other accessories you need to enjoy your wine experience. You can even look at racks according to how the bottles stack if you are mostly interested in aesthetics.
Choices in Wall Wine Racks
There are many choices in racks when you have a taste for the avant garde or less conventional style of rack. Of course, grapes and vines are a popular theme with wine racks, so you can wall holder with a grape and vine theme. For instance, you may find a holder of this kind that can store six bottles. The heavy construction and welded fabrication from wrought iron keeps it durable and sturdy while the metal antique gold vines and leaves boast beautiful detailing. The coils holding the wine bottles also flow nicely from the motif and even allow you to see the labels of your wine. The custom bronze powder coated finish adds the final touch to keep it looking elegant for a long time. This J&J Wire rack will only cost you around $100 if you buy at the right time.
If you need an idea for wooden wall wine racks, you can look at a unique design from Southern Enterprises. The Calabria wall mount wine rack is a piece of art in itself. In fact, you can even hang it just as easily as you would a painting or a picture in your living room. The Asian hardwoods used to construct this abstract rack are finished in a hand painted distressed rust. Holding up to eight bottles, this rack also allows you to display labels with an open design on the bottle holders. Whether your décor is modern, antique or something in between or out of bounds, this rack can easily fit into it. Furthermore, the elegant design is quite the space saver. It also only costs about $100, so it is perfect for the wine enthusiast in need of a sophisticated display area.
The avid collector may need to look at wall wine racks such as those from Pegrail that can hold plenty of bottles. The 36-inch chateau wine cellar holds 48 bottles with a top shelf that will let you store any other accessories you use with your wine. At this capacity, the commercial grade extruded aluminum construction is an absolute must so that you know your bottles are safe and secure. You even get a choice of finish between polished chrome and satin nickel, which will actually cost you a bit more. This shelf is perfect if you need to maximize your wall space and still have a simple but stylish wall rack worthy of your wine. However, unlike smaller racks, this one does require some assembly and of course it costs a bit more. This particular brand and design may run you more than $500, so you have to consider this investment carefully before you buy.
Making Your Final Choice
These are just a few of the options you have when it comes to wall wine racks. Whether you want a unique design such as the Jeweled Scrolls Handcrafted Metal Wall Wine Rack or something more conventional like Vintage Views’ 12 row wine rack in a nickel or satin black finish, you can definitely find a rack that you will enjoy almost as much as your wine. You need to consider how much space you have to accommodate your rack as well as how many bottles you anticipate holding when you make your choice. You will also need to find something that will look good with your existing décor or provide it with a new accent. The true wine enthusiast knows that the way you display your wine bottles can be just as important as what actually comes in the bottles, so make sure you choose wisely.