Credit Carolyn Bates
Updating your mattress and box spring can do great things for your health—a good night's sleep is key to fixing a whole bunch of ailments—but what to do with your old set? Use this tutorial from ReadyMade to turn your aged box spring into a massive wine rack.
The project was inspired by Radio Bean Coffee House owner Lee Anderson, who uses an old box spring to store his collection of reds and whites, but it's simple and chic enough for any aspiring oenophile: just take the fabric off the sides, and put the bottles into each spring coil. Twist a piece from the back up and wrap it around the neck of the wine bottle—remember that storing the bottles at a slight angle will keep the corks from drying out. Before you mount it on the wall or hang it from the ceiling, take the bottles out (or else you're risking massive amounts of breakage).
ReadyMade suggest keeping your special occasion bottles along the top row—away from enthusiastic guests who might pop open that Merlot you've been saving for your anniversary—and filling the rest of the springs with everyday blends. While a double-sized base will hold up to 60 bottles, you can find a twin size if your collection is still growing (or seek out a king or queen if you're a true fanatic).
