Cool, Contemporary Wine Storage
No Wine Cellar? No Problem. Here's How to Store Your Bottles in Style
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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