How to Use Wall Wine Racks, Candle Sconces, And Metal Art Creatively
- By Angela Glancy
- Published 12/25/2011
- Home Management
- Unrated
If you are seeking out a stylish way to display your wine bottle collection, then think about decorating your dining room, your kitchen, or your home bar area using decorative metal wall wine racks. High-end wine racks are just as decorative as they are practical due to the fact that they cradle your wine bottles at the perfect angle in order to keep the wine inside in continual contact with the wine cork. A wall wine rack can also be used merely for decorative purposes, which means that even those who don’t imbibe can still enjoy the beauty and functionality of these attractive wall racks.
Dining Room - striking focal point with wine wall racks
Any empty vertical wall in the dining area can be utilized for the creation of a striking focal point with the addition of wall hangings and wine wall racks. Select an attractive wine wall rack that holds a minimum of two bottles. Most are crafted to look like grapevines, since grapevines are symbolic of the vineyard. They may be embellished with highly detailed vines and leaves, with the vines cradling the bottle in a graceful fashion.
You should also think about adding a couple of candle wall sconces with your wall wine rack. These can be used to create a romantic ambience for entertaining in the afternoon. Simply mount the wine rack in the center of a large dining room wall and then place wall
sconces on the sides of the rack. Choose candles that are unscented in lieu of aromatic variety so that the scent does not interfere with the food you are serving.
Home Bar Area - wall wine racks for keeping your bottles
In lieu of investing in expensive mirrors and bar signs for the home bar area, opt instead for the elegance of wall wine racks and smaller framed mirrors. One idea is to hang a series of smaller mirrors on both sides or across from the seating area. Mirrors are both practical and decorative, and will lend the illusion of spaciousness to a smaller bar.
Wall wine racks keep your bottles up off the floor, and thus take up no floor space. Most of the wall wine racks on the market will hold from two to three bottles of wine, and you can accentuate them further by hanging metal wall hangings and decorative metal wall art nearby. Create an attractive grouping with vineyard themed wall art and wine racks for a stylish and impressive home bar visual.
Kitchen - wine wall racks that go with the room’s style
And last of all, bring wine racks into the kitchen, even if your kitchen is not decorated in European flair. Choose a wine wall rack that goes well with the room’s style, and then mount the rack on a blank wall, on the back of upper island cabinetry, or on the side of a kitchen cabinet. You don’t need to be a wine lover to enjoy this type of rack; you can use it for decorative bottles, cooking wines, and more.
Dining Room - striking focal point with wine wall racks
Any empty vertical wall in the dining area can be utilized for the creation of a striking focal point with the addition of wall hangings and wine wall racks. Select an attractive wine wall rack that holds a minimum of two bottles. Most are crafted to look like grapevines, since grapevines are symbolic of the vineyard. They may be embellished with highly detailed vines and leaves, with the vines cradling the bottle in a graceful fashion.
You should also think about adding a couple of candle wall sconces with your wall wine rack. These can be used to create a romantic ambience for entertaining in the afternoon. Simply mount the wine rack in the center of a large dining room wall and then place wall
Home Bar Area - wall wine racks for keeping your bottles
In lieu of investing in expensive mirrors and bar signs for the home bar area, opt instead for the elegance of wall wine racks and smaller framed mirrors. One idea is to hang a series of smaller mirrors on both sides or across from the seating area. Mirrors are both practical and decorative, and will lend the illusion of spaciousness to a smaller bar.
Wall wine racks keep your bottles up off the floor, and thus take up no floor space. Most of the wall wine racks on the market will hold from two to three bottles of wine, and you can accentuate them further by hanging metal wall hangings and decorative metal wall art nearby. Create an attractive grouping with vineyard themed wall art and wine racks for a stylish and impressive home bar visual.
Kitchen - wine wall racks that go with the room’s style
And last of all, bring wine racks into the kitchen, even if your kitchen is not decorated in European flair. Choose a wine wall rack that goes well with the room’s style, and then mount the rack on a blank wall, on the back of upper island cabinetry, or on the side of a kitchen cabinet. You don’t need to be a wine lover to enjoy this type of rack; you can use it for decorative bottles, cooking wines, and more.
Angela Glancy
Angela Glancy is a contributing editor and designer for AmericanArtisanArt.com. She offers tips on displaying metal fish wall art and musical metal wall art.
View all articles by Angela Glancy