Types of Wine Cabinets
By Jennifer Akre
Many people enjoy a glass of with dinner or for entertaining while other people are serious collectors or connoisseurs. Regardless, whether keeping one or two bottles of on hand or multiple bottles, a cabinet is needed to store the properly. Because of this, you will find a number of different styles, perfect to match the style or décor of your room. In this article, we will provide you with some of the more popular options to help get you started.

Just as with other types of kitchen and dining room furniture, cabinets are available in many different colors, materials, styles, sizes, and price ranges, making it possible for anyone who enjoys to store it the right way. Wine cabinets will ensure the bottles lay on their side, which keeps the cork moist and easy to open. In addition, cabinets protect the bottles from damage or breakage.

• Traditional – Many of the traditional cabinets are made from mahogany or cherry and in the Queen Anne style. This style includes some ornate detailing, traditional style hardware, carved legs, and depending on the style chosen, the cabinet may or may not have a door front.

• Spanish – Spanish style cabinets are simplistic yet attractive. Many of these cabinets will have a door front with open shelving below for added storage or



display. The Spanish style cabinet comes in a number of sizes (up to 21 bottle capacity), and features utility drawers with beautiful pulls. You will even find this style offering a place behind the doors to hang glasses, making it convenient and functional.

• Transitional – For this style of cabinet, wood is usually walnut, pine, or oak. With a place for hanging stemware above, a nice tabletop for corking and serving, and plenty of storage below for wine, this is a favorite for any style kitchen or dining room.

• Contemporary – Although you will find a number of styles that fit in with modern décor, many of these cabinets are constructed from wrought iron or some other type of metal coupled with glass and marble. One popular choice features an arched top, glass shelving, area for storing the bottles, and a locking door that allows you to peer in while keeping the protected.

With prices of cabinets ranging from $150 to thousands of dollars, you have a wide range of choices. By using an actual cabinet for your wine, not only will it keep better and thereby taste better but the various bottles can be beautifully displayed. Remember, cabinets come in numerous sizes so can be stored on top of a buffet or sideboard, or in an actual cabinet as a stand-alone piece of furniture.
Jennifer Akre is a successful business owner of numerous furniture websites such as www.GourmetDecorStore.com. Her sites offer product and information about wine cabinets and other decor and furniture for your home or garden.