​​4 Wine Storage Ideas

Few things are as beautiful as a glass of wine, particularly after a busy week. As more people become interested in collecting and enjoying fine wines, storing and displaying these gorgeous bottles becomes an increasingly large consideration for home interiors.

There are a myriad of creative ways to store wine, with something to suit every interior style. Whether you want to keep your bottles tucked away for special occasions or put your collection front and centre in your home, here are some of our favourite wine storage ideas.

How to Store Wine

The most important thing when storing wine is to care for the bottles themselves, particularly if you’re building a collection. If you’re planning to keep bottles corked for a long time, here are some key points on how they should be stored:

• Horizontal Corks – If your bottle has a cork, store it on its side so the top doesn’t dry and weaken its seal.
• Stable Temperature – Wine needs to be stored at a cool (but not fridge-cold) temperature so it doesn’t spoil; check your bottle for specific temperatures.
• Low Vibrations – Don’t store next to washing machines, dishwashers or stereos as these kinds of appliances can cause the wine to vibrate, disturbing the ageing process.
• Avoid Sunlight – UV rays are one of the most harmful things to wine, so keep in the dark as much as possible.
• Watch for Humidity – low humidity can cause corks to dry, while high humidity will peel the labels, damaging your collection’s appeal.

The perfect management of all these points is what leads many committed wine collectors to invest in specific wine fridges or cellars. However, it’s perfectly possible to care for your wine bottles with clever interior storage and the correct placement in your space.

1. Closed Drinks Cabinets Blend into Living Spaces

The classic aesthetic of drinks cabinets still appeals to contemporary interiors and offers a great choice for keeping smaller drinks collections neatly organised.

Closed drinks cabinets allow you to create a home for your wine collection and glasses that blends seamlessly into your space, while also protecting your wine from sunlight. The cabinet can serve as extra shelving during the week and then be opened and enjoyed during evenings, weekends, and special brunches with friends.

Our Dutchbone Class Wooden Drinks Cabinets are a particularly popular choice for people seeking elegant and sophisticated wine storage, providing ample space for your collection and glasses in a sleek art-deco design.

Pictured: Dutchbone Class Dark Wood Drinks Cabinet

2. Glass Cabinets Add Definition to Your Space

A popular contemporary alternative to closed drinks cabinets is glass cabinets. This option is great if you have eye-catching bottles or want the elegance of wine to add a hint of luxury and definition to your interior.

Glass cabinets still allow you to keep your wine collection together, including your favourite glasses which can add great accents to a modern and contemporary living space. Depending on your choice of tipple, you can also use the bottles to add a touch of colour to your interior.

With glass cabinets, you may need to be careful of sunlight reaching your wine bottles. However, clever placement can alleviate this problem quite easily.

The Rob Iron Wine Cabinet is a particular favourite of ours, elegantly showing off your favourite bottles in a sleek and modern piece of furniture. It’s a great choice if you want to add a statement piece to your living room or kitchen.

Pictured: Rob Iron Wine Cabinet

3. Wine Racks are Effortlessly Versatile

If you have a large and growing wine collection, the old-style wine rack remains incredibly popular.

Nowadays, wine racks are available in many different shapes and sizes. Free-standing wine racks are great for tucking into unused corners of your interior, while mounted racks can add interest and definition above eye level.

Because they are often minimalist, wine racks can slip into both traditional and contemporary styles and effortlessly bring your prized collection of bottles to the forefront.

One downside of a traditional wine rack is that they’re hard to use for other things, and they don’t look as great if there are empty spaces. However, if you’ve got a burgeoning collection that you want to show off, there’s not many better ways than a wine rack.

If you’re looking for a sleek and modern wine rack, look no further than the Zuiver Cantor. The slim black design looks great in contemporary interiors while also stepping back and allowing the elegance of your wine bottles to take centre stage.

Pictured: Zuiver Cantor Free Standing Iron Glass and Wine Rack

4. Drinks Trolleys Add a Modern Twist

If you want to try something new with your wine storage, drinks trolleys are great for adding a statement piece to your interior. They also put your favourite drinks on wheels, which can never be a bad thing!

Drinks trolleys bring an exciting focal point to modern and contemporary interior styles. They can be put against a wall during the week and used as additional storage before being wheeled into the centre of the room during celebrations.

The Madam Stoltz Brass Art Deco Drinks Trolley is great for bringing 1920s flair into a modern interior style. Its brass frame looks great when contrasted against a more subtle wall, while the marble shelves make it a pleasure to use. Pair with a brass wine cooler to create a wonderful centrepiece for any house party.

Pictured: Madam Stoltz Brass Art Deco Drinks Trolley

Hopefully, these ideas will inspire you to find the perfect way to store wine in your home. With so many options available, it’s easier than ever to find the perfect storage solution at Accessories for the Home.