Rustic Wall Mounted Wine Rack

Emily Hilton Interior Design Expert

Emily is a young, talented designer, whose professional interests gravitate towards kitchen and dining spaces. She prides herself on her attention to detail, obsession with functionality, and appreciation for craftsmanship.

Updated 03/05/2021

Show your class with a wine rack mounted to the wall on a rustic fixture. These rustic wall mounted wine racks are quite fetching, will go great in a very simple or country style home, and can hold plenty of wine bottles. And in all their styles and wine bottle storage capacities, you are bound to want one of these for your home right now.

Buying Guide

How many bottles can I fit in a wall mounted wine rack?

The total number of bottles you can fit in a wall mounted wine rack depends largely on the unit’s height and width and whether you can store the bottles horizontally or vertically.

Wall mounted wine racks with horizontal (or slightly angled) storage offer more space, with many pieces accommodating up to 20 standard wine bottles. However, if you only need short-term storage or have limited space, a wall mounted shelf or rack can hold between 6-10 bottles.

Some racks, such as novelty pieces or a rustic wall mounted rack, offer less storage space due to their unique design. Always check the manufacturer's specifications before purchasing to ensure you can accommodate your wine collection.

You also need to consider the type of wine bottle you’re packing into the rack. While a standard-sized bottle contains 750 ml of wine and measures between 11”-13” tall by 2”-4” wide, you’ll find that 1.5 L magnum-shaped bottles take up more space in the rack and may need to be stored separately.

How do you hang a wall mounted wine rack?

To hang your rustic wall mounted wine rack properly, you’ll need to gather a few tools.

Start by measuring the distance between hanging points. Using a stud finder, locate a stud in the area you want to mount the wine rack. If none is present, you’ll need drywall anchors to mount the rack safely. Transfer your measurements to markings on the wall. Using a drill, make a hole in the drywall at the marked locations. If you’re not bolting the rack into a stud, ensure the hole you drill is big enough to accommodate the appropriate wall anchors.

Once you drill the holes, you can secure your wine rack to the wall with the proper hardware, such as wooden screws and toggle bolts.

Are wall-mounted wine racks safe?

As long as you’ve taken the time to mount and install your rustic wall-mounted wine rack safely, it should be good to go!

Just make sure that you don’t place it over a candle, behind a door, or in any other place where there are environmental dangers that could affect your wine bottles.

When you’re installing your wine rack, it’s also a good idea to ensure that you use a stud finder and drywall anchors. Then, just make sure not to load more wine bottles in the rack than the rack is built to handle.