Transitional Wine Cellar Elegantly Displayed in an Orange County Home
Wooden wine racks play an important role in home wine cellars, combining functionality with aesthetic appeal. By providing a stable and temperature-controlled environment, they help preserve and age wines optimally.
The natural properties of wood, such as moisture absorption and ventilation, contribute to the maturation process, enhancing the flavors and aromas of wines over time. Additionally, wooden wine racks add a touch of elegance and sophistication, elevating the overall ambiance of the wine cellar.
Take for example this transitional wine cellar project in a lovely home in Orange County, California. We were able to customize every inch of this cellar, especially the rustic wine cellar design, which the client was very particular with. Coastal Custom Wine Cellars and Bella Vita Wine Cellars were very dedicated to bringing this accomplishment to the client. Continue reading this article to learn more about these custom wine racks!
Rustic Wine Cellar Design Made Custom For Your Convenience
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With the help of modern technology, it is now possible to build your home wine cellar in any desired location without compromising the natural aging process of the wines.
In the case of this San Clemente home, the owner opted to integrate a transitional wine cellar with glass panels into a sitting area near an exterior wall. It’s important to note that the proximity of a wine cellar to a heat source necessitates increased insulation and cooling, a task efficiently accomplished by our team.
Once all the finishing touches were complete and the wine bottles were carefully arranged in the cellar, the outcome was a delightful and cozy corner where one could leisurely enjoy a glass of wine while comfortably reading a favorite book in the adjacent lounge chairs.
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What sets this wine cellar apart from others is its exceptional wine rack design. Unlike typical horizontal racks with straight sides and
Custom Wine Racks for Wine Display with LED Lighting System
corners, our team has created a distinctive U-shaped wine shelf that spans from the floor to the ceiling.
This custom-made rack adds a new level of dimension to the space, making it more visually appealing and inviting. By deviating from the norm, we have crafted a wine cellar that stands out and creates a unique ambiance for wine enthusiasts to appreciate.
How Important Is Choosing the Right Wood Choice for Building Wine Racks?
The durability and appearance of wooden wine racks, as well as other wooden furniture, are highly noticeable due to their robust nature. Therefore, it is crucial to select a wood variety that not only looks visually pleasing but also maintains its quality over time, especially in the humid conditions of a wine cellar.
Popular wood species used for crafting wine cellar racks include Mahogany, Alder, Pine, Maple, Walnut, Oak, Redwood, and Cedar. Each type possesses unique characteristics such as grain size, pattern, and stain absorption/retention capabilities. Hence, the choice of wood for your wine rack should align with the desired aesthetic for your wine cellar.
For this San Clemente wooden wine racks, we opted for Alder wood and applied a gray stain. Alderwood is a lightweight yet durable hardwood, making it ideal for constructing custom wine racks with curved edges.
Rustic Wine Cellar Design Created a Classic Look for the Contemporary Wine Cellar
Furthermore, this wood variety readily accepts stains, allowing for precise customization and achieving the desired look or finish.
Impressive Wooden Wine Racks Design that Fits Your Style
There are various ways to display wine bottles, such as cork forward, horizontal label forward, inclined label forward, and vertical orientations. If your main focus in a wine cellar is maximizing storage capacity, it’s advisable to stick to one or two racking configurations.
However, if you wish to enhance the visual appeal of your wine racks and invest in their overall aesthetic, combining different compartment styles will be more suitable.
In these particular custom wine racks, each side is a mirror image when split in half. Examining one half, you’ll find a column with four vertical shelves and two rows of high-reveal racks near the glass panels.
These vertical shelves are equipped with illuminating Acrylic L.E.D Boards, beautifully showcasing the bottles. The owner of this cellar has placed various types of liquor, including vodka and gin, on these vertical shelves.
The second column comprises standard 750 racks and two rows of high-reveal racks. The third column starts with cubbies at the bottom, followed by standard 750 compartments, high-reveal racks, and triple-deep horizontal racks for magnums at the top. Finally, the central column features a diamond bin at the bottom, an elegant decanting table, and triple-deep horizontal magnum racks at the top.
To enhance functionality, we constructed a marble countertop for the decanting table and added stemware racks on top for hanging wine glasses. Additionally, we adorned the backdrop of the decanting table with an artistic masterpiece, adding a touch of artistic flair to the overall design.
Transitional Wine Cellar: Glass-Enclosed Door and Wooden Wine Racks
What It Takes To Have a Systematic Inventory System with These Wooden Wine Racks
Surprisingly, this transitional home wine cellar has an impressive capacity to hold up to 450 wine bottles, a significant number considering the size of the space. What adds to its uniqueness are the embedded labels on the wine racks, a special request from the client.
If you examine the racks closely, you’ll notice letters running from left to right and numbers running from top to bottom. This clever labeling system enables the owners to quickly identify empty bottles or ones that need replacement. The efficiency of this wine-racking system matches that of the cellar’s advanced ducted split-system cooling unit.
For those with extensive wine collections in San Clemente Beach, an inventory system is crucial for quick wine location and accurate value calculation. There are numerous ways to organize a wine collection, such as grouping by wine or spirit type, origin, size, preference, age, and more.
We can even connect you with a wine connoisseur who specializes in inventories to establish a system tailored to your style. The unparalleled convenience offered by such an investment makes it truly worthwhile.
Let Your Dream Wine Cellar Happen with Bella Vita Wine Cellars Team’s Help!
If you’re considering transforming that extra space in your home into a stylish wine cellar, look no further than Bella Vita Wine Cellars! They specialize in designing custom wooden wine racks, and contrary to what you might think, going custom can save you money. By customizing your wine cellar, you can fully utilize the available space without the hassle of searching for pre-made racks, doors, and other components that may not fit perfectly.
Wooden Wine Racks – Bella Vita Wine Cellars
With extensive experience serving homeowners across metropolitan areas in Southern California, Bella Vita Wine Cellars is a trusted choice. Their team of passionate experts and skilled tradesmen is dedicated to creating the perfect wine cellar or wooden wine racks to meet each client’s unique needs.
Whether you require repairs, renovations, or a brand-new installation, they are here to help you maximize your investment. Rest assured, the value they can add to your home will exceed your expectations.
For more client stories and information, visit their website or speak directly with one of their designers at +1 (714) 798-9858!