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15 Free DIY Wine Rack Plans You Can Make Today (With Pictures)
Pete Ortiz
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For those of us who love wine, finding a wine rack that is functional but also fits our personal style can be a rewarding experience. It’s even more rewarding when you decide to learn how to build a wine rack yourself.
Making a do-it-yourself wine rack is quick and easy with the right tools and steps. No matter what style of wine rack you decide to make, it’s important that it fits your needs and aesthetic. To help inspire you, we’ve collected 15 different easy DIY wine rack plans in a multitude of styles and materials. We’ve also listed the tools and materials needed for each one to kickstart your DIY adventure.
This wine rack is cute and simple, offering the true essentials of an at-home wine rack. This design holds at least 6 stemmed glasses, but you can always customize it to your needs. A medium wood stain adds a rustic charm to make this rack warm and inviting in any entertaining space.
Materials: 25″ of 1×6, 25″ of 1×8, 9″ of 1×2, 1 – 1x4x6′, 1¼” pocket hole screws, 1¼” wood screws, 1¼” brad Nails, Wood glue, Hanging hardware
A simple rustic piece that will add an elegant statement to your space. This customizable barn wood wine rack is sure to add some rustic flair. It is also easy to assemble so you can get to enjoying your new wine rack faster.
Materials: Barn wood, Copper spray paint, Newspaper hooks, Chalkboard paint, Painter’s tape, Drywall, and wood screws
Grab your favorite bottle from this rack and head straight for the table. Whether you’re entertaining guests or just having a quiet night in, this wine rack will fit right in with your decor and entertaining needs. Assembly is quick an easy so you don’t have to waste a second to enjoy all this rack has to offer.
Materials: A wood board cut to size (approx. 11.5″ x 18”), Large framing nails (approx.. 12 nails that are ¼″ x 7″), Ruler and pencil
Tools Needed: Drill, Hammer
Grab your favorite bottle from this rack and head straight for the table. Whether you’re entertaining guests or just having a quiet night in, this wine rack will fit right in with your decor and entertaining needs. Assembly is quick and easy so you don’t have to waste a second to enjoy all this rack has to offer.
Use what you probably already have to make this cute tin can wine rack. This wine rack is simple, functional, good on your wallet, and you’re recycling items you already use.
Materials: 4-12 large coffee or tomato cans, 1 can of white spray paint (primer), Spray paint – colors of your choice, E6000 glue, drop cloth/cardboard, Gloves (optional)
Quirky yet sophisticated, this wine rack is sure to make a statement. Only requiring a few pieces of wood, this rack is a functional but minimalist piece to showcase your wine bottles.
Materials: 25″ of 2×4, 18″ of 1×6, 1¼″ Wood screws, 2½″ Wood screws, Wood glue
Whether it sits horizontal or vertical, this quaint wine rack is a great weekend project. Another customizable rack, the instructions have it holding four bottles, but the sky’s the limit. Whether you have four bottles or forty, this rack can hold them all with its sleek design.
Materials: 1” x 6” x 4’ pine wood, 5” x 36” oak dowel, Wood glue, Stain, Stain rags
Tools Needed: Miter saw or circular saw, Power drill/driver, 80 grit, 150 grit, 220 grit sandpaper, 5” hole saw, 5” Forstner bit (Danish), Eye protection, Dust mask
This single bottle wine rack is perfect for anyone living by themselves or that has a small living space. This rack is stylish and minimal; perfect for date night or a movie on the couch.
Materials: A small pallet, Screws, Wood glue, 80 grit sand paper
This wine rack is perfect for people with a little more industrial style. A steel pipe wine rack will definitely make a statement, and you’ll have a fun storytelling your friends you built it yourself.
Materials: (24) – 3″ long by ½” diameter pipes (known as nipples as well), (5) – 6″ long by ½” diameter pipes (known as nipples as well), (4) – 1″ long by ½” diameter pipes (known as nipples as well), (4) – ½” diameter pipe flanges, (4) – ½” diameter elbows, (18) – ½” diameter Tee, Roll of paper towels, Oil / lubricant like WD40 (optional), Paper towels, faucet and dish soap to clean
This triangular wine rack is a fun way to show off your style, wines, and wood working skills. This elegant piece will stand out in any entertaining space with all your bottles showcased in one place.
Materials: Pallet, Screws, Wood glue, Varnish, 80 grit sand paper
If carpentry isn’t your thing, go for the exciting look of a PVC wine rack. This rack can grow as your wine collection goes simply by adding more pipe. There’s no excuse now to not buy that extra bottle.
Materials: 4” PVC pipe, 1 1/2” PVC pipe, Spray paint (optional), Epoxy or plumbing adhesive, 32 x 3/4″ machine screws
Tools Needed: Dremel, Plastic cutting dremel bit, Hand sander, Sand paper
Simple but elegant, this rack is an easy way to store your wine as well as presenting it in a pleasing way. Building this rack requires little to no work to create a stunning piece to show off your collection.
This adorable wooden crate rack is perfect for storing wine in an outdoor entertaining space. Have fun with customizing the color and finish of this rack to match your style. Find out how to build a wine rack that’s suited to your needs with this one!
Materials: Wood stain, Wooden crate, 1×12 – enough to make all the cutout
Tools Needed: Finishing nails, Circular saw, Hand sander and sand paper
Featured Image Credit: SplitShire, Pixabay
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Pete Ortiz
Pete has been working in the trades since high school, where he first developed a passion for woodworking. Over the years, he has developed a keen interest in a wide variety of DIY projects around the home. Fascinated by all sort of tools, Pete loves reading and writing about all the latest gadgets and accessories that hit the market. His other interests include astronomy, hiking, and fishing.
As the founder of House Grail, Pete's primary goal is to help consumers make educated decisions about DIY projects at home, in the garage, and in the garden.
