Building Your Own Kitchen Wine Rack

For those do-it-yourselfers out there who love to build things to dress up your home, building a wine rack in your kitchen is a great way to add an air of sophistication to your home. It is also a great perk for those who love a great glass of wine or other type of sparkling beverage with a nice dinner. So, not only will you gain a great piece of furniture that will give you something to talk about with friends and family, you will be able to keep your wine bottles in a safe place.

Your first step to building a wine rack is to plan out where and how you want to build one. Wine racks can be made in all shapes and sizes, so you need to select an area of your kitchen where it won't be in the way, but will be functional to you. Measure the area and decide on a design that you want to use for your wine rack. From there, you can find many different types of plans online to help you build the exact rack that you want.

The main thing that you want to make sure of is that the bottles will be stored horizontally. This is so that the cork stays moist and doesn't dry out, which makes it shrink and uncork the bottle before you are ready. So, when you are creating your wine rack design, make sure that you consider this important factor. The best way to store them is actually neck down, but horizontally is just fine.

When you are creating your design, make sure that you create a rack that is deep enough so that the larger end of the bottle can fit snuggly. Normal wine racks have a space of about 7 inches or more, so this is a great size to base the back end of your wine rack upon. If you prefer to make it larger, this is fine, as it creates a deeper wine rack that will be more stable. You also want to choose a design that will allow you to either mount the rack on the wall or a free-standing design. Either way, you need to make sure that you have measured the area where the wine rack will sit.

Once you have your design planned out, you are ready to pick your wood and start to create your wine rack. You should drill the pilot holes before you enter any screws or nails to keep from cracking the wood, especially since you will probably need many pieces of smaller wood for this project and one small crack can cause major problems. Also, you want to make sure that you use a good seal on the wood just in case you ever have a wine bottle break or crack, and leak wine on the rack itself. You can find many different colors of stain that will give you just the right look for your rack and kitchen.

While building the wine rack isn't hard, it is essential that you plan out the rack and where it will go before you build. By carefully planning out the project, you will cut out any problems that can plague a wine rack, such as the cracked wood. No matter what type of design you go with, make sure that you have the proper tools for the job, as well as the right safety equipment, such as gloves, goggles, and even a face mask in case you are sanding any of the wood. You should always check with your home improvement stores to find out what types of tools and safety equipment are right for the job.
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