Wine Rack Height and Size Guide
Proper wine storage will help keep your prized collection in optimal condition for years or decades. Wine storage doesn’t have to be a purely utilitarian effort. Whether you have a few hundred bottles or a few thousand, quality wine racks can transform your wine medley into an eye-catching display.
There are many options today, from floor-to-ceiling wood and metal racks to alluring glass wall displays. You can even find wine racks in a cascading waterfall style, ideal for nooks or irregularly shaped spaces.
You can store and display wine in virtually any area of your home, from the kitchen to the basement, and even under the stairs—as long as it’s not exposed to direct sunlight and is kept at the right temperature and humidity conditions. If you plan to age wine for years or decades, it pays to invest in a proper cooling system.
With so many storage options today, from freestanding units to mounted racks to tabletop options, how do you pick the best wine rack height and wine rack dimensions? We explore that below.
How to Choose the Right Wine Rack Height
How high should your wine rack be? It depends on how many bottles you need to store, the dimensions of the space, and your aesthetic preferences.
Are you storing wine in the basement or garage, or a main living space, like the living room or kitchen? Maybe you want to make use of the vacant space under a staircase.
Tall wine racks and displays may need to be mounted or secured to the wall, especially in earthquake-prone areas like California, Washington, and the Wasatch Front in Utah.
If you have high ceilings, a vertical display can make a bold statement and even make the room appear larger. On the other hand, low-profile wine racks on a single wall or around the entire perimeter of a wine room or cellar leave the wall space above open for wall art, cabinets, or additional storage.
Ultimately, choosing the best wine rack height comes down to the configurations of the space and your preferences.
Choosing the Best Wine Rack Dimensions
There’s no right or wrong choice in terms of wine rack dimensions. It all depends on your aesthetic preferences and wine storage needs. Floor-to-ceiling displays are increasingly popular, creating a dramatic look while making smart use of vertical space.
Standard modular wine racks are approximately 6’5” tall and come in a variety of widths, from single-column to 10-column options. Modular racks provide the most flexibility since they can be configured to meet standard ceiling heights. In rooms with higher ceilings, they can be stacked.
Wine bottle dimensions vary by type and winemaker, but you’ll have no trouble finding modular wine racks that can accommodate various bottle sizes, from standard 750ml bottles to magnum bottles and splits.
High-reveal combo racks are another popular choice, allowing you to display a variety of bottles and wine cases.
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