Hello everyone,
I’m planning to convert my Ikea Besta shelving unit into a wine rack and wanted to ask the community for advice on the best way to approach this. Specifically, I’m interested in how to modify the interior layout to store wine bottles securely and stylishly, without making the furniture too bulky or impractical. It’s also very important for me to make the shelf visually appealing without requiring too much effort or expensive additional materials.
Are there any clever ideas for installing bottle holders or intermediate shelves? Or tips on how to design it so there’s also space for glasses and maybe even wine accessories like corkscrews or small decanters? I look forward to your experiences and suggestions!
I’m planning to convert my Ikea Besta shelving unit into a wine rack and wanted to ask the community for advice on the best way to approach this. Specifically, I’m interested in how to modify the interior layout to store wine bottles securely and stylishly, without making the furniture too bulky or impractical. It’s also very important for me to make the shelf visually appealing without requiring too much effort or expensive additional materials.
Are there any clever ideas for installing bottle holders or intermediate shelves? Or tips on how to design it so there’s also space for glasses and maybe even wine accessories like corkscrews or small decanters? I look forward to your experiences and suggestions!
Hello evelyn59,
I can definitely help you with that! The Ikea Besta shelving unit is ideal for converting into a wine rack due to its modular design. The key is to have a clear structure:
- Bottle storage: Remove the shelves and use wooden slats or dowels, which you attach horizontally with screws. This allows you to store bottles individually, preventing them from rolling and also giving a stylish look.
- Adjust the intermediate shelves: If you only want standing space, you can fix the existing shelves at short intervals, suitable for wine bottles stored horizontally.
- Glasses or accessories: A small additional shelf on top or to the side is perfect, for example with small hooks to hang glasses underneath.
- Appearance: A coat of warm wood-colored paint or matte black creates an elegant atmosphere. LED strip lighting inside adds extra charm and sets the right mood.
Important! Make sure to fully utilize the Besta’s depth (usually about 40 cm (16 inches)). Wine bottles are typically around 30 cm (12 inches) long, so this fits perfectly. I recommend planning exactly how many bottles you want to store and whether you need only single slots or shelves that hold several bottles side by side.
If you are reasonably handy, you can cut the wooden slats yourself and secure them with small screws. This avoids major modifications and remains reversible.
If you need more precise measurements or tips, just ask – I’m happy to help!
I can definitely help you with that! The Ikea Besta shelving unit is ideal for converting into a wine rack due to its modular design. The key is to have a clear structure:
- Bottle storage: Remove the shelves and use wooden slats or dowels, which you attach horizontally with screws. This allows you to store bottles individually, preventing them from rolling and also giving a stylish look.
- Adjust the intermediate shelves: If you only want standing space, you can fix the existing shelves at short intervals, suitable for wine bottles stored horizontally.
- Glasses or accessories: A small additional shelf on top or to the side is perfect, for example with small hooks to hang glasses underneath.
- Appearance: A coat of warm wood-colored paint or matte black creates an elegant atmosphere. LED strip lighting inside adds extra charm and sets the right mood.
Important! Make sure to fully utilize the Besta’s depth (usually about 40 cm (16 inches)). Wine bottles are typically around 30 cm (12 inches) long, so this fits perfectly. I recommend planning exactly how many bottles you want to store and whether you need only single slots or shelves that hold several bottles side by side.
If you are reasonably handy, you can cut the wooden slats yourself and secure them with small screws. This avoids major modifications and remains reversible.
If you need more precise measurements or tips, just ask – I’m happy to help!
I would simply install wooden bottle rails, which you can have cut to size at any home improvement store. This prevents bottles from rolling away and gives you flexibility with the bottles. If you want to store glasses, small simple hooks on the underside of a shelf are sufficient.
Hey evelyn59,
cool idea to convert the Besta into a wine rack – the base unit is really perfect for that! Regarding the bottle compartments, I tried the following:
Exactly! I simply added narrow dowels screwed in horizontally – the bottles then sit very securely, and the whole thing almost looks like a professional wine rack.
And yes, about glasses – I screwed small hooks under the top shelf, which saves space and looks cool. Maybe not the latest in design trends, but very practical and cheaper than buying ready-made solutions.
If you like, you can also use some of the shelves as drawer spaces to neatly store corkscrews and accessories. A bit of DIY, little hassle, and your wine gets the perfect setting – have fun crafting!
cool idea to convert the Besta into a wine rack – the base unit is really perfect for that! Regarding the bottle compartments, I tried the following:
KUDAISY schrieb:
The Ikea Besta shelf is ideal for converting into a wine rack due to its modular design.
Exactly! I simply added narrow dowels screwed in horizontally – the bottles then sit very securely, and the whole thing almost looks like a professional wine rack.
And yes, about glasses – I screwed small hooks under the top shelf, which saves space and looks cool. Maybe not the latest in design trends, but very practical and cheaper than buying ready-made solutions.
If you like, you can also use some of the shelves as drawer spaces to neatly store corkscrews and accessories. A bit of DIY, little hassle, and your wine gets the perfect setting – have fun crafting!
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