Wine racks add a unique touch of beauty and class to your home. However, when you are on a budget or you do not like the looks of mass produced wine racks sold in stores, you may consider making your own DIY wine rack. Learning to build a wine rack can be easy when you follow along with online tutorials.
Here are 9 fun and rewarding DIY wine rack projects you can do on an idle weekend:
1. DIY Industrial Wine Rack
The industrial look is a growing trend in home décor today. To make your own 44-inch by 24-inch industrial DIY wine rack, you will need supplies like:
- 2×4 pieces of lumber
- ½ inch galvanized piping
- pipe tees
- street elbows
- floor flanges
- trim head and construction screws
- wood filler
- polyurethane
- wood stain
- heavy duty picture hangers
Here’s the full tutorial:
This unique homemade wine rack is wide enough to fit six to seven bottles of wine. You can also hang wine glasses upside down under the rack.
2. DIY Countertop Wine Rack
When you want to learn to make a wine rack that you can keep on top of your kitchen counters, you can give this fun countertop DIY wine rack a try. This tutorial for one of the most beautiful wine racks calls for materials like:
- 2×4 pieces of lumber
- clamps
- wood glue
- nail gun
- palm sander
- pre-stain conditioner
- wood stain
Full tutorial here:
This DIY wine rack is small enough to keep on your counter but also roomy enough to store four to six bottles of wine.
3. DIY Wall Wine Rack
Sometimes a unique wine rack is one that’s simple yet practical in its designs. Learn to build a wine rack like this by following along with this easy DIY wine rack project, which calls for supplies like:
- 2×6 pieces of lumber
- 2×4 pieces of lumber
- wood stain
- label holders
- wood glue
- 3-inch craft boards
Once assembled, this DIY wine rack can hold up to four bottles of wine. This homemade wine rack also adds a rustic, yet quirky touch to your kitchen.
4. DIY Wood Pallet Wine Rack
When you want to make a wine rack out of wooden pallets, follow with this project tutorial. To build a wine rack like a pallet wine rack DIY, first gather the necessary materials like:
- wood pallet
- circular saw
- hammer
- flat head screw driver
- nail gun
- wood glue
- tape measure
Watch this video for the the step-by-step instructions:
This DIY pallet wine rack project helps you make one of the most unique wine racks that go great with any kitchen décor. It is also one of the more popular DIY wine racks to build when you want to conveniently store more than just a few bottles.
5. DIY Vertical Wine Rack
This simple vertical wine rack project is one of the easiest DIY wine racks for novice crafters and builders. It calls for just a few supplies that include:
- a 1×4 piece of wood
- wood stain
- polyurethane
- wood glue
- corkscrew
- bottle opener
As you learn how to make a wine rack like this, you should pay attention to several helpful tips, most importantly about not hanging your wine rack where it will be exposed to sunlight.
6. DIY Wine and Beer Wine Rack
When you want a simple way to store both your wine and beer together, give this DIY wine and beer rack a try. Make sure you have the needed supplies on hand first, which include:
- 8 2×4 pieces of wood
- oak dowel rod
- circular saw
- wood glue
- tape measure
Once assembled, this DIY wine rack will give you plenty of space to store your favorite bottles of wine and beer as well as four to six wine and beer glasses.
7. DIY Storage Cube Wine Rack
This unique storage cube wine rack lets you store up to 24 bottles of wine and is ideal for people who collect wine or frequently host dinner parties. This wine rack project calls for materials like:
- lumber
- wood screws
- wood stain
- wood pre-conditioner
- jigsaw
- miter saw
- portable drill
- large and small clamps
You can hang this sturdy wine rack on your wall or place it on your counter, whichever suits your preferences and needs.
8. DIY Zig Zag Wine Rack
When you want an aesthetically interesting and dimensional place to store your wine, try this simple and quirky zig zag wine rack. This easy project needs you to stock up on materials like:
- 30×20 boards
- tape measure
- wood stain
- wood screws
- sand paper
- cordless drill
This zig zag wine rack is easy to assemble and gives you enough space to store four to six bottles of wine. It also adds an intriguing and whimsical look to your kitchen.
9. DIY Barrel Wine Rack
This barrel wine rack project calls for you to have a certain level of woodworking expertise. Still, it lets you create a unique wine rack that you can display proudly in your home. It also gives you a practical space to store wine. The materials needed for this tutorial are:
- cordless drill
- clamps
- tape measure
- wrench
- reciprocating saw
- orbital sander
You should also use eye and ear protection to keep you safe as you use the saw and sander. More details here:
A wine rack takes your kitchen to the next level of beauty, elegance, and function. Rather than overspend your budget buying a mass produced, boring rack from a department or big box store, make your own unique wine rack by trying out these DIY wine rack ideas. These projects are simple, fun, inexpensive, and let you add your own style to a rack that you can proudly place in your kitchen.
