Under $100: Wine Racks

Out of all the home accessories in all the land, there is one that I think is a must-have for every home: the wine rack. Extreme oenophiles scoff at the idea of a counter-top wine rack -- Wines should be kept at a controlled, perfect temperature, aged for a set period of time.

But for the average consumer, the wine rack is a handy tool to keep your delicious bottled beverages within arms' reach. For us, the bottles will be corked within a matter of weeks, and on the superficial side, they're the perfect kitchen accent.

Colorful, modern kitchen? Perhaps the Puzzle Wine Rack or Kartell's Infinity racks are right for you. Sleek, stainless steel appliances? CB2's Galvanized 12 Bottle Wine Rack would be a perfect fit. Check out the affordable wine rack options below. They're sure to make even the most severe oenophiles want to lighten up just a bit.


Clockwise from top left: Hold your wine the eco-friendly way with the Six-Pack Wine Rack made of renewable and recyclable material, $40, Branch Home; Umbra's Pinot Wine Rack is a sleek option for the modern kitchen, $19.99, Target; The Oenophilia Bouquet Wine Rack holds six bottles in a floral-arrangement-like display, $24.99, Bed Bath & Beyond; One rack looks nice enough alone but if you have 10 or more bottles, configure more Puzzle Wine Racks for extra storage, $75, Speranza Design Gallery; Perfect for the modern home the Boom Hive Wine Rack is a riff on, what else, a bee hive, $38.50, Amazon.com.

Clockwise from top left: Whether lying horizontal or standing vertically, this Galvanized 12 Bottle Wine Rack doubles as a cool sculpture, $79.95, CB2; This Fish Wine Rack would be right at home in a beach-side kitchen, $29.99, Target; Kartell's Infinity modular rack comes in 16 pieces that you compose as you please, $81, Hive Modern.

Clockwise from top left: Fold up the Oenophilia Accordia rack for easy storage and, when in use, add a pop of red to your counter, $24.99, Bed Bath & Beyond; The modular Houdini Wine Rack fits its name -- it can be folded up and stored with ease, also add on more segments to hold up to 48 bottles, $16 (for one segment), MoMA Store; When you've cleared out your wine collection, this metal Cru Wine Rack doubles as a sculpture, $75 (on sale), Revival Home and Garden; Stand the Shesham Wall Mount-Stacking wine rack horizontal or wall mount it vertically and stack on more for extra storage, $29.95 each (three shown), Crate & Barrel.

Clockwise from top left: The 12 Bottle Wine Rack is designed to resemble ocean waves, $59.99, Cooking.com; The Wooden Wine Rack would also make a great wine caddy for a dinner party, $14.99, Target; Go the literal route with the Grapes Wine Rack (also available in lime or white), $29.99, Pop Deluxe; Store away eight bottles in style with the Vinito wine rack, $24.99, Bed Bath & Beyond; Opt for the classic look with the Cellar Wine Rack and stack on more to add to your vino collection, $39.95, CB2.

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