Wine Cabinets furniture is often the first thing we buy when we move into a new home. But before you make a purchase, it’s important to understand what type of wine cabinets will work best for your space. And before you make a purchase, it’s even more important to read things you should ignore before you buy wine cabinet furniture.
● Size and design
We're not suggesting that you should re-arrange your entire living room because you don't like the way a wine cabinet looks. But some aspects of wine cabinet furniture are important to consider before you buy.
For example, the size and design of a wine cabinet is important because it will have an impact on how much space you'll need. And if you’re living in a rented house you have to be very careful with the size of the cabinet.
If you decide to go with a smaller wine cabinet, you can save yourself some money in the long run. If you make a purchase that's too big for your home, you'll be forced to store your wines in other areas of your house or even outside.
Another thing to consider is the style and design of the wine cabinet furniture. While it's important to find something that matches well with any other pieces of furniture in the room, these factors will also help determine how much storage space (or lack thereof) you'll have in this area.
● Glass or no glass?
When you are choosing your furniture, especially if it’s wine cabinet furniture, it can be overwhelming. That’s why we have compiled a list of things to consider before making a purchase.
First on our list is the glass or no glass option. Wine cabinets often come in glass and wood variants. If you choose the former, you will need to keep a watchful eye on your wine collections because humidity can damage the wood on display. Glass is also easily breakable and will not protect your wine from external elements like cool air from an open window or sudden temperature changes. If you want your cabinet to match other pieces in your home, then go with wood-based wine cabinets without glass.
Next up: height of cabinet doors and handles
● Matching wine bottle to cabinet
If you have a small space, wine bottle cabinets are not the best option. In a small space, it’s difficult to find room for both a wine bottle and a cabinet.
If you have a larger space, the size of your cabinet should correspond with that of your wine bottles. A lot of factors go into this decision such as how many bottles you’ll be storing, how much room you want to use in your kitchen, and even the style of furniture you want to buy.
If you're looking for something unique, check out our post on 6 ways to make your wine cabinets stand out, and also take a look at these gorgeous options!
● Shelving for different types of wine cabinets
There are two types of wine cabinets that you'll need to consider before you make a purchase:
- Open shelving
- Closed or enclosed.
Open Shelf
If your room is large and open, you might want to go with an open-shelf wine cabinet. This type of cabinet will provide a lot of storage space for your wines. The downside is that it won't have many protections for the contents inside the cabinet, so be aware when purchasing this type.
Closed or Enclosed Wine Cabinet
If your room is small and cramped, you might want to go with a closed-shelf wine cabinet. This type will provide a lot of protection for your wines, but it won't have a lot of storage space. When selecting this type, consider what size your room is and how many bottles you'll need to store at once.
1) Consider how much space you have in the room where you plan on installing the wine cabinets’ furniture
2) Think about how many bottles of wine will fit on one shelf and decide whether or not it's worth it to buy separate shelves as well as individual ones
3) Decide if any additional features are important (like lockers/drawers)
● Use your imagination!
Before you make a purchase, it’s important to keep your spending plan in mind. Your budget will be one of the most important factors in determining which types of wine cabinets are right for you.
There are many different wine cabinet options to choose from, and they can come in all shapes and sizes. What’s more, wine cabinets need not cost a fortune either; there is a wide variety of affordable options on the market. So start by thinking about how much you want to spend, what types of functions you need your furniture to perform, and what size will work best for your space.
Once you have a clear picture of why you want wine cabinets, the next step is figuring out what type of wine cabinets are right for your space. You can start by considering which types or styles will look best with your home décor and style. If you prefer minimal designs that go well with modern spaces, then modern cabinets are perfect for you. And if you like traditional styles that are perfect for traditional spaces, then traditional style is ideal!
● More storage options?
Some wine cabinets have drawers and shelves that offer more storage options, which is a cool feature to have if you need to store a lot of things.
When shopping for a wine cabinet, you want to consider the size of the room and what type of wine you should keep in it. If you live in an apartment, then you will likely want a smaller unit that doesn’t take up too much space. But if you live in a house with plenty of empty wall space or large closets, then you can afford to buy something bigger.
You also want to think about what your needs are right now and what your future needs may be. If you’re going into this new home with no furniture already planned out, then think about purchasing something that has lots of storage options so that down the road when your tastes change or when your family grows up, they won’t have to move the unit around all the time.
● Finite or infinite lives?
You probably think of wine cabinets as a permanent fixture; one that will be in your home for years to come. But the truth is, most furniture purchases are made for temporary purposes.
So, before you buy wine cabinet furniture, it’s important to know how long you plan on keeping them. If you only purchase something because you need it now, then there's a good chance that you might need to find another piece of furniture later down the line.
If you can afford it and choose to purchase a piece that has an infinite life span, then this would be perfect for your needs. If not, then make sure the life span is finite instead; anything from 15-30 years would work well depending on what your needs are.
What’s the best way to store wine?
"This is a wine cabinet, but it's not for storing wine!" you might be saying to yourself. Well, what it is for storing is your other furniture. Let's say you have a beautiful sofa from Crate and Barrel that needs somewhere to live when you're not using it. This wine cabinet will be a perfect place to store your furniture because of its size and the way it opens up.
But since this wine cabinet isn't made for wine storage, there are some other things to consider before buying this piece of furniture:
- The quality of the materials used in the construction of the cabinets
- How hardy the doors are
- The number and size of drawers
- Whether or not this cabinet is wood or metal
What are the risks of not using wine cabinets?
When you move into a new home, your first purchase will likely be furniture. This could be anything from bed frames to a dining table; however, we don’t suggest buying wine cabinets without understanding the risks involved.
The main thing you need to consider is what type of wine cabinet will work best for your space. We recommend using the measurements of your room when choosing the appropriate size, but it’s also important to think about how much space you have available for storing bottles of wine. If you have limited space, consider purchasing a counter-depth wine cabinet or an open shelving unit instead.
You should also make sure that there are enough cabinets in your room so they don't take up too much wall space and crowd out other items in your living area like artwork or bookshelves.
Conclusion
Here are some things you should consider before buying wine cabinets.
Whether you’re looking for wine cabinets, wine refrigerators, or wine coolers, you want to make sure that you’re not missing out on the best deal. But before you do anything, you should ask yourself a few questions. What size and design do I need? What size wine refrigerator can I fit in my home? What type of wine cooler will best fit my needs?
Other questions to ask yourself are whether you would like glass shelves or mirrored shelves, or whether you would like to match your wine cabinet to your wine bottle. Once you’ve considered these questions, then it’s time to take a look at what’s on the market.
Author: Laura Watson
I am an amateur astronomer, writer, and artist. I love reading and I believe that learning keeps you alive. I am writing blogs for several websites and I enjoy doing it.
