Creating Wine Cellars in Homes
Whether you’re a connoisseur or a wine newbie, adding a wine cellar to your new home build can make it feel like a retreat to Napa Valley. Vino-lovers are sure to enjoy having an ideal environment for storage, and the convenience of having complex wine flavors close at hand. There’s a wine for every occasion, and having crates of your favorites ensures you’ll always be satisfied. Before you build your wine collection, explore some of the building possibilities for your new cellar:
Charming Rack Materials
The primary purpose of your wine cellar is, of course, to store wine. The parts of the room that holds your beloved beverages are the racks. Typically, these are made from wood and come in a variety of types. Clear All Heart Redwood features a beautiful reddish-brown color and is resistant to rot and mildew. Premium Redwood features more grain patterns, and has a strong resistance to humid environments, as it originally grows in the foggy forests of Northern California. Mahogany hails from Southeast Asia and calls attention to its stunning deep brown coloring. Rustic Pine is great for anyone looking for a more pastoral look due to its streaks and knots.
Attractive Flooring
Unless you have a large natural cavern, you’re going to need to have some type of flooring in your wine cellar. A fine floor sets the stage for a fine wine, and luckily you have plenty of choices. Consider a floor made from reclaimed wood – you can even find material sourced directly from old wine barrels. This is a type of flooring that tells its own story, as you sip wine sharing your own with friends. Another environmentally friendly choice is cork flooring, which is very durable. Cork is a renewable resource that doesn’t sacrifice on style. Tile floors are available with alluring glass mosaics that set the tone for the wine-drinking experience. Who knew your floor could be a work of art?
A Stunning Ceiling
Add a touch of class to your wine cellar with an ornate ceiling. Raised wood panels can be shaped as squares or rectangles and create a decorative grid that’s sure to impress. Tongue and groove paneling adds texture to the surface in addition to color variation. This type of paneling is adaptable and can fit almost any cellar. Coffered ceilings add depth to the room, and you can outfit the edges with attractive accent lights. Prefer a flat ceiling? Add a light box with etched glass artwork to brighten up your space and add interest.
More with Décor
A great wine cellar is the sum of its parts. Small touches bring the space together and invite people to explore every nook and cranny. Wooden ladders and stepstools serve ornamental and functional purposes – they’re sure to remind you that you’re in an extraordinary part of the home. Wine barrel tables are a great place to enjoy some great cheese with great company. Every wine cellar needs aesthetically pleasing artwork to create a warm ambiance (contrasting with the cool temperatures). Look for paintings, murals, stained glass and painted tiles to set your cellar apart.
Get a taste of luxury with a wine cellar built to your specifications. We want you to enjoy your wine room as much as you enjoy wine itself. Incorrect wine storage can spoil the product and requires more trips to the store. If wine is your passion, you owe it to yourself to create the ideal environment for storage and enjoyment. Build a room that ages like a fine wine, and provides years of pleasure.