Keeping your wine bottles on the kitchen counter and your glasses in the kitchen cabinets takes up valuable space. If you're a serious wine drinker, it's time to upgrade to a designated wine bottle and stemware rack that hangs on the wall. In the article Wine Bottle and Stemware Rack, Jen Woodhouse demonstrates how to build a chic, minimalist wine storage piece inspired by Crate and Barrel.
Materials
- 25″ of 1×6
- 25″ of 1×8
- 9″ of 1×2
- 1 – 1x4x6′
- 1-1/4″ Pocket Hole Screws
- 1-1/4″ Wood Screws
- 1-1/4″ Brad Nails
- Wood Glue
- Hanging Hardware
Cut List
- 1 – 1×6 @ 25″ (stemware hanger)
- 1 – 1×8 @ 25″ (back)
- 2 – 1×2 @ 4-1/4″ (sides)
- 2 – 1×4 @ 25″ (ledge and front)
- 2 – 1×4 @ 2-3/4″ (sides)
Tools
- Tape Measure
- Pencil
- Speed Square
- Drill with Countersink Drill Bit
- Circular Saw
- Kreg Jig
- Jigsaw
- Brad Nailer or Hammer
- Safety Glasses
- Hearing Protection
Step 1: Cut out the stemware slots using a jigsaw
Step 2: Attach Back
Drill 3/4″ pocket holes into the back board facing down and use 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws to attach it to the stemware rack.
Step 3: Attach 1x2 Sides
Attach the 1×2 side pieces with 3/4″ pocket holes and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws. Attach the 1×2 to the stemware rack with 1-1/4″ brad nails nailed from underneath.
Step 4: Attach Ledge
Drill 3/4″ pocket holes into the 1×4 ledge and attach it to the back with 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws. You can also nail in 1-1/4″ brad nails on top to attach the ledge to the 1×2 sides.
Step 5: Attach 1x4 Sides
Drill 3/4″ pocket holes into the 1×4 sides and attach it to the back with 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws. Use glue on the joint where it meets the ledge.
Step 6: Attach Front
Pre-drill countersunk pilot holes into the front board and attach with 1-1/4″ wood screws. Fill the holes with wood putty or wood plugs.
Step 7: Hang Your Masterpiece
Jen recommends using D-ring hangers to attach the wine rack to the wall.