| Available in a variety of different materials and | | | | glasses. Ornate iron scrollwork or wood carvings |
| styles, decorative wine furniture can immediately | | | | are other popular decorative touches that give a |
| create a warm and welcoming ambience. Deciding | | | | wine cabinet a distinct appearance. Corner wine |
| factors on what kind of wine storage to purchase | | | | cabinets typically have the features that other |
| depends on how many bottles of wine you wish | | | | types of wine cabinets have, but are specifically |
| to store or display, available floor space, your | | | | designed to stand in a corner of a room. |
| existing color scheme and any specific features | | | | Wine carts combine the function of a wine rack |
| you might require. | | | | with the convenience of a kitchen cart. While they |
| Wine racks come in a variety of shapes and | | | | generally hold a very limited number of wine |
| sizes, materials and colors. The most common | | | | bottles, wine carts have the added appeal of |
| materials are wood and metal. Freestanding wine | | | | mobility. A wine cart can be conveniently wheeled |
| racks often include a table or tray-style top ideal | | | | from the kitchen to any place where it's needed. |
| for wine tasting or serving purposes and, | | | | Wine carts range in style, from ones meant |
| depending on the manufacturer, can hold up to 50 | | | | especially for the kitchen, complete with a knife |
| bottles. Tabletop wine racks are also freestanding, | | | | block and paper towel holder to classically styled |
| but are designed to conveniently sit on a table or | | | | ones. More formal wine carts offer a number of |
| a counter and tend to hold a smaller number. | | | | stylish features, such as mirrored tray tops, |
| Wine bars and wine servers resemble buffets and | | | | shelves and drawers. |
| are generally larger pieces of furniture that might | | | | Whether you purchase a wine rack, a wine bar or |
| require more space, depending on the size | | | | server, a wine cabinet or a wine cart, keep in |
| selected. Wine bars and servers are cabinets | | | | mind that it is an accent piece of furniture. You |
| specifically designed to hold bottles. They may | | | | will want to select a style and color that will |
| include drawers, removable serving trays, shelves | | | | seamlessly blend with your current decor while |
| and open or enclosed storage areas. Depending on | | | | adding its own character to your dining or |
| the style, a wine bar or server can also have a | | | | entertaining area. |
| glass rack. Practical and functional, a wine bar or | | | | Wine furniture is gaining in popularity simply |
| server keeps everything in one place, both the | | | | because it is a stylish way to store and display |
| wine and all of the accessories needed to enjoy it. | | | | wine. Wine furniture, including wine racks, is |
| Resembling a curio cabinet in style and function, | | | | designed to accommodate any sized collection, |
| wine cabinets can vary in size from compact to | | | | from large to small. I hope these general guidelines |
| medium and larger. Many styles of wine cabinets | | | | will help you find the perfect wine cabinet or wine |
| boast hand-painted detailing, dark rich finishes, | | | | rack that will make entertaining more enjoyable. |
| accessory drawers and hanging racks for wine | | | | |