How to Design the Perfect Wine Cellar with Modular Wine Racks

Whether you're a devoted wine connoisseur or just beginning to explore the world of fine wines, understanding the essentials of proper wine storage is a must when creating a cellar of your own. Crafting a wine cellar isn't just about shelving your bottles; it’s about designing a dedicated space where your growing selection of wines can be organised, protected from environmental elements, and mature to their fullest potential.

In this guide, we'll explore some top tips to keep in mind when creating your wine cellar, allowing you to showcase, protect and grow your wine collection in your home.

Minimise Light Exposure

Light is often considered the enemy of wine collectors. UV rays can degrade the natural flavours of wine and taint the taste more quickly. Be sure to shield your bottle from direct sun exposure by placing racks in darker corners of your home and hanging up curtains on any nearby windows to filter out damaging rays. Also, choose indirect LED lighting options that offer a softer glow and produce minimal heat.

Perfect your positioning

Vibrations can disturb sediments in wine and alter the ageing process, so keep your racks away from uneven surfaces, appliances, or heavy traffic that can cause your bottles to shake. Consistent, controlled environments make for the best storage spaces. Be sure to prioritise good ventilation to help maintain a stable climate and avoid high humidity levels which can grow mould and cause corks to dry out. Modularack Wine Rack’s unique design ensures the cork of a wine bottle is always kept completely moist, preventing oxidation and cork deterioration.

Find the right fit

Consider the size of your collection and choose a space with enough room for all your bottles to fit comfortably. Our unique modular design means your cellar can grow with your collection by simply adding an additional rack onto your existing Modularack storage.  Modularack can also be assembled with no tools, meaning you can simply disassemble the pine wood pieces like lego and reconstruct them in a new room or home as needed with ease.  If you require some advice on dimensions, our team is here to help you with your wine rack plans! Reach out to us at sales@modularackusa.com  to design a custom wine rack solution to fit your space.

Make a statement

Just because you don’t have the luxury of a dedicated underground cellar doesn’t mean you can’t beautifully showcase your growing wine collection! Our modular wine racks are functional and stylish and built to last, allowing you to proudly display pours from both international and local winemakers in your home for years to come.  Our classic Australian Radiata Pine Finish brings timeless charm to your cellar, coming in both a natural and dark stained finish to suit your interior aesthetic. Consider adding our top shelf to your wine rack and conveniently display accessories such as a statement decanter or your expansive collection of liquor and spirits.  

Now, you’re all set to build a wine cellar of your own! Store, sip and savour your wine in a space where every bottle can age gracefully. Explore our full range of stackable wine storage solutions and start showcasing your wine collection today!