No wine cellar? No problem! Your kitchen can inspire many wine storage ideas, as long as you know where to place them.

 

Here are 7 great wine storage ideas that are perfect for your kitchen:

 

Vertical Floating Shelves

 

We talk frequently about making full use of vertical space in modern kitchens. Don’t leave a wall bare, especially when your square footage is scarce. Install floating shelves to hold your bottles instead. Floating shelves are perfect for highlighting a single bottle, or you can showcase several varietals from a preferred winery.

 

Here are a few images to uncork your inspiration.

 

Toe Kick Drawers

 

Toe kick drawers are perfect for aspiring drawer organizers . They also help you store wine somewhere cool and out of the way. Install one of these drawers under your cabinets. They’ll be easily accessible and perfect for holding various vintages.

 

Convert a Drawer

 

If you lack the setup for a toe kick drawer, consider converting one of your other drawers instead. Drawer converters are perfect for sliding and storing wine, and their versatility allows them to work with multiple types of drawers.

 

We recommend using a drawer that’s at least a foot and a half wide, and is sturdy enough to hold all your bottles so that they remain safe and secure.

 

Wine Shelves

 

Don’t overthink it. Buy or install a wine shelf. These shelving units are inexpensive and easy to make. Their customizable dimensions (depending on how many rows and columns you’d like) are a perfect fit in any kitchen. Also, you can use the top of the shelves to store your wine glasses, decanters, and more.

 

Countertop Wine Holders

 

If you don’t cook at home or have plenty of counter space, make the most of it with a chic wine holder. Countertop wine holders come in all shapes and personalities, so you'll find the perfect match for your kitchen—and all for the price of merely a couple bottles.

 

Here’s an additional benefit for countertop wine holders: when you’re doing prep work, your favorite bottles are never more than an arm’s length away. 

 

Island Racks

 

When in doubt, use an island.

 

Kitchen islands can be a small kitchen’s best friend for their varied sizes and customizations. Kitchen island can double as tables, counter space, and extra storage space for whatever you may need, including wine. Depending on your setup, you can designate a single row, shelf for wine, or install an entire wine rack.

 

If your island also doubles as a bar cart, you can roll it out into your living or dining room for easier access after a meal.

 

Wine Coolers

 

Sometimes a wine cooler is the best way to go.

 

The main function of a wine fridge is to store your wine at a consistent temperature, usually around 45℉-50℉ for whites and 55℉-65℉ for reds, according to Epicurious. When temperatures vary, your wine cork can expand or contract, allowing oxygen to seep through and turn it into vinegar.

 

If you’re unable to regulate the temperature in your kitchen and are purchasing bottles you won’t be drinking soon, invest in a wine cooler. They come in all shapes and sizes, and some cost just around $100.

 

Where Not to Store Wine

 

According to the wine connoisseurs at Chateau Grand Traverse, maintaining a wine’s quality requires you to keep it away from areas exposed to heat, light, and movement. Don’t store wine near a(n):

 

●     Fridge or freezer

●     Oven

●     Dishwasher

●     Uncovered window

●     Flourescent light

 

Heat will be your wine’s biggest enemy, because it can turn your wine into something that resembles salad dressing. No one wants that.

 

For more wine storage ideas for your upcoming kitchen design, send us a message. We’re happy to help!