No Space for a Wine Cellar? Let’s Look Again! Convinced you don’t have room for wine storage? Let’s take another look. Sometimes a space for a wine cellar is not obvious. Sometimes we have to actually create the space before we can create the wine cellar. Where do...
A Checklist To Keep You On Track When Constructing A Wine Cellar. Well executed wine cellars take into account design and proper construction. And if something is going to go wrong with your wine cellar, it will most likely be due to poor construction. Taking a...
Before getting started with designing a wine cellar there are some important considerations to take into account. The first thing to think about is what your goals are for the storage capacity. How many bottles do you currently have in your collection? Are you planning to grow your collection or maintain what you have in terms of size? Knowing how many bottles impacts the footprint for the space, what types of wine racking can be selected, and the configuration or layout of the racking. By being clear on your capacity needs, you can then move into the planning stage.
There's no denying that wine cellars are a sought after amenity in luxury homes. Now more than ever, wine cellars are a feature in the main living space of the home. However, the 55-60 degree temps ideal for storing and aging wine make extended periods of time inside the cellar downright chilly. You and your guests will not want to sit and enjoy a glass - or a bottle - at these temperatures. So, how does one relax with friends over a bottle of wine while still enjoying the ambience of the cellar?
