Home wine cellars are now a big part of home design. If you’re a wine lover, nothing says luxury quite like a home wine cellar. Unless you’re building a new home, however, finding a place to put your home wine cellar can be a challenge. Consider some of the following ideas:Convert a walk-in closet. Do you have a walk-in closet in a guest bedroom or a large linen closet that could be transformed into a wine cellar? Convert a former pantry. Many older homes are lean on closet space. However, many do have a pantry located off of the kitchen. Just be sure the space is located far from appliances if you don’t plan to add a temperature control system.Utilize the basement. Homes with a finished basement or utility room might have an extra corner where you can install a home wine cellar. Utilize room under stairs. Space under stairs can be utilized to store more wine than you might think with wine cubes or wine racks.Wine cellar budget is an important detail and may guide decisions on wood species, design elements and finishing details like furniture. Some of our customers choose to combine kit and custom elements to create their dream wine cellar while staying within their budget. Once a location is determined, bottle storage is the next step. Bottles can be stored, even in small spaces, with a variety of options, from wine cubes to wine racks, and different styles have different storage capacities. Special storage needs should also be considered if different size bottles like magnums will be stored in the wine cellar space. Even in a smaller wine cellar that is five feet by five feet, the average bottle capacity is 495 bottles with the right storage units that maximize wall space. Wine cellar environment is important, so depending upon the location a wine cooling system may be needed. This will ensure that wine is properly stored at 55 degrees Fahrenheit with the right humidity. Many installation options are available, from a ductless system to a through wall system or humidifier, depending upon the size and design of the cellar. Vigilant offers several online tools to help plan your wine cellar including construction and planning charts and free wine cellar design software.
