{"id":22159,"date":"2015-05-01T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-05-01T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/?p=22159"},"modified":"2021-04-27T14:06:56","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T13:06:56","slug":"smart-kitchen-solutions-for-wine-and-drinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/smart-kitchen-solutions-for-wine-and-drinks","title":{"rendered":"Smart kitchen solutions for wine and drinks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer\u2019s a great time to get together with friends and entertain. For most of us, that involves a refreshing glass of fizz or glass of red at the perfect temperature. However, finding room in the fridge can be tricky when it\u2019s usually taken up with the weekly groceries. Rather than cramming bottles onto a crowded wire rack, try creating a dedicated place for drinks in your kitchen design instead. There are lots of ways to do this but here are a few ideas.<\/p>\n

Install a wine rack<\/h3>\n

As well as being a handy way to showcase a collection of wine, a built-in rack is a useful way of filling in space in your design, squeezing into gaps and crevices that might otherwise go to waste. Between cupboards, above larders and even within islands, a built-in wine rack makes sure that every inch of your kitchen is working hard. There\u2019s no need to be modest either \u2013 it\u2019s easy to turn it into a feature with coloured glass or LED lighting behind.<\/p>\n

Given that there are so many places for it to go, think carefully about where you want to site your rack. Next to the fridge means you can easily pop a few bottles in to cool, or if you entertain frequently, outside the working area of your kitchen means that guests can help themselves. Always avoid adding a rack near sources of heat or steam as it\u2019ll damage the wine.<\/p>\n

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Create your own bar<\/h3>\n

The ultimate in entertaining, the home bar is back on trend but instead of being a retro throwback, it\u2019s all about creating a luxurious area to whip up a cocktail and serve a chilled bottle of wine. Adding one to your kitchen is easier than ever thanks to sliding and pocket doors that can hide a bar area when it\u2019s not in use, gliding back to reveal when it\u2019s required. This design has everything you\u2019d need, from a pair of wine fridges to keep bottles in degree-perfect condition to an instant hot and cold water tap so it\u2019s just as handy for morning coffee as it is for espresso martinis.<\/p>\n

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Image source: Poggenpohl<\/a><\/p>\n

Splurge on a cellar<\/h3>\n

We\u2019d all love to have a walk-in wine store just off the kitchen or a dedicated room below stairs but limited space isn\u2019t a barrier to having a collection of bottles at your fingertips. This ventilated subterranean cellar isn\u2019t just the perfect place to store wine; it can also be used to house food items, such as tins, preserves and vegetables, and even dairy products at the right temperature and humidity level. If floor space is at a premium, these smart cellars can even be installed in the garden.<\/p>\n

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Image source: Spiral Cellars<\/a><\/p>\n

Pick pull-out drawers<\/h3>\n

If a wine rack on show doesn\u2019t fit your sleek kitchen look, there\u2019s still a way to make a dedicated home for it. Internal storage solutions come in all shapes and sizes, including this five-bottle oak Q-Box rack, which stops bottles from moving as the drawer is opened and closed. Plus, if it\u2019s no longer needed, the rack can be removed and the drawer used for another purpose.<\/p>\n

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