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3D Drawings for Wine Cellar Projects

Master Wine Cellar Builders – Designing and Building Your Dream Wine Cellar

Building a Wine Cellar

Building a Wine Cellar - Wine Cellar SPecialists' Projects

                 Building a Wine Cellar – Wine Cellar SPecialists’ Projects

Designing and building a wine cellar is a meticulous process; one that requires collaboration between master wine cellar builders and their clients.  This collaborative effort ensures that the internal structure of the custom wine room not only maintains a secure and conducive environment for storing and aging wines, but also accurately conveys the client’s artistic taste and unique character.

Master wine cellar builders are experts in building a wine cellar for the home, as well as in commercial and hospitality sectors.  They work with their clients throughout every phase of the wine cellar project, from the initial design stage to actual installation.  They also provide their clients with a free 3D design package, along with a complete quote.

Build Your Own Wine Cellar

3D Drawings for Wine Cellar Projects

                                              3D Drawings for Wine Cellar Projects

A 3D drawing comes in handy when you build your own wine cellar, because it allows you to preview the project and make design revisions before construction takes place.

Professional wine cellar designers and builders are committed to building a wine cellar space that is both functional and aesthetical pleasing.  Let’s take a look at some of their recently completed climate controlled custom residential wine cellar projects.

Seattle Washington Project

This elegant 1,367 bottle capacity custom wine cellar in Seattle, Washington, is designed with a French rustic appearance and elaborate hand carved detailing on the doors, panels, and molding.  The wine room features a sitting area (which serves as an entertainment hub and wine tasting room) that is completely separate from the refrigerated wine storage space.

Seattle Washington Wine Cellar Project - A Stunning View

                                    Seattle Washington Wine Cellar Project – A Stunning View

Custom wine rack styles include: single bottle storage racks that fit most standard size wine bottles, label forward displays that facilitate horizontal placement of wine bottles and provide clear visibility of wine labels, and X-bin racking for bulk storage.  To allow for the seamless, wall to wall transition of wine storage racks, curved racking was installed around the corners.

As seen when you come through the wine cellar door, the back includes a beautiful lighted mural arch tabletop, flanked by glass cabinet doors with a cathedral design.  To enhance the visual appeal of the racking wall, master wine cellar builders added two vertical window display shelves that feature leaf designed columns with detailed crown molding.

Below the tabletop counter are 27’ double deep cabinets, with handcrafted grape vine designs that provide a customized appearance of the racking display.  All of the wine racking was constructed in Mahogany wood.  Specialized LED-based spot lighting was used as the main light source.  This lighting system helps accentuate the intricate hand carved design of this beautiful wine room.

Naperville Chicago Illinois Project

For this custom wine cellar Naperville Illinois project, a small closet was converted into a climate controlled wine room that has a total storage capacity of 497 wine bottles.  To maximize the storage space, a combination of single bottle storage racks with a high reveal display row was installed.  Display racks with high reveal are ideal for showcasing your favorite wine collectibles.

This residential wine room has glass windows and door that show off the unfinished Premium redwood wine racks.  Waterfall wine racks were installed on both sides of the storage space, for a tasteful display of wine bottles through large front windows.  The back wall features a tabletop with a glass rack, made from the same wood variety as the wine racking.

Naperville Custom Wine Cellar Project

                                   Naperville Custom Wine Cellar Project

There are crucial things to consider when deciding to build your own wine cellar, such as the location and size of your wine storage space, the number of wine bottles you intend to collect, amount of insulation, the number of wine cellar furniture, and budget.

Your wine cellar space must provide the best possible environment for your wine collectibles.  Hence, it is always recommended that you consult with professional wine cellar designers and builders when you finally decide to build your own wine cellar.  This will ensure that your custom wine room has an environment that is not only ideal for aging, but also for hosting tasting parties.

Visit Wine Cellar Spec to see more wine cellar projects they have completed.

Essential Furniture for Texas Wine Cellars

You want to build a wine cellar, or maybe you already have one, and you’re thinking about how to fill it (with more than your wine collection, that is). Texas wine cellars are more than the racks you put inside, and of course you will needs racks, because bottles of wine should be stored at a 15 degree angle to make sure the cork doesn’t dry out.

Adding Furniture to Your Texas Home Wine Cellar

Some wine enthusiasts invest in furniture to add a decorative touch to their wine rooms, enhance the wine drinking experience, provide convenient access to wines, or add space for serving and decanting wine.

Wine Tables

wine cellar table

Functional Wooden Wine Table in a Texas Wine Cellar

Did you know that some modern wine cellars also have tables inside that can serve as a tasting station?

Or, in some homes, the wine cellar is where dinners begin and end. How fun, to select a bottle of wine out of your collection in front of the people who will enjoy it.

A wine table is similar to any other table in your home. However, remember, if your wine cellar is climate controlled, it will be approximately 55 degrees in the cellar.

You will probably not want to sit around your table while you casually drink your wine. You may use it to sit a case on when unpacking your wines. You may use it to sit your bottles on when selecting which wine to drink.

When you pick a wine table, look for the same features as you would any other table. The table should be a comfortable height, size, and the material of your table should be sturdy and match the rest of the décor. It should hold up well in a high humidity. A wine table is not the place to splurge on bells and whistles. You don’t want your table to overwhelm the room.

Your table should compliment your racks, which should be easy, as most racks come in materials that tables also come in. If you are going with a modern look, then pick a wood or metal table that will look good next to metal wine racks.

wine barrel table

Eco-Friendly Wine Barrel Table

At Wine Cellar Specialists, they create wine tables made from wood or metal. For eco-friendly homeowners, a wine barrel table is recommended.

Since it provides a unique space for serving and tasting wines, hosting wine tasting parties can be more memorable.

Pairing furniture in your Texas wine cellar is as much art as it is science, and like pairing a good wine with a good meal, you should think about what you’re doing before starting out.

Wine Cellar Stools/Chairs

The table won’t be complete without some stools or chairs around it. These pieces of furniture can be made of hardwood or metal. Texas home wine cellar builders also recommend stools or chairs made of reclaimed wine barrels.

It is ideal that the material of your stools or chairs complement the wine racks.

It should also be chosen according to the size of your Texas wine cellar, your personal style and budget.

Wine-Rolling Ladders

Wine Cellar Rolling Ladder

Wine Cellar Rolling Ladder

Another furniture element to consider is installing a ladder, if your racks are high enough to warrant a ladder. Not only can a ladder make reaching those hard-to-reach bottles easy, but it can probably roll out of the way when not in use, leaving plenty of room to move around it.

Dragging a chair in each time you want to reach those top shelves isn’t really an option, nor should it be an option. Think about your current and future wine collection needs when designing your custom wine cellar, and when deciding how to furnish it.

Make sure the ladder will roll well on the flooring you pick for your cellar. Use a solid wood or tile floor when installing a ladder.

Pick the layout that will work and look the best for you. Remember, no two wine cellars are the same. Yours should reflect you and your collection.

At Wine Cellar Specialists, they offer straight and bent wine cellar ladders. They offer wood and metal library ladders. Wooden rolling ladders are made from quality hardwoods: Mahogany, Cherry, Birch, Alder, Red Oak, Maple, Walnut, or White Oak. The wood can be applied with your chosen stain, or can be left unfinished.

For the metal wine cellar ladders, you can choose between matte, white, gloss black, colored powder-coated, metallic beige, or standard milled aluminum finish.

Learn more about rolling ladders for Texas wine cellars.

How to Match your Custom Wine Cellar with the Right Furniture

wooden furniture for custom wine cellars by wine cellar specialists

A traditional custom wine cellar featuring wood furniture, wine racks, and wine shelves.

Before picking out your furniture, here are some points for you to consider:

  1. What type of wine cellar do you own? 
  2. What is your color scheme? 
  3. Do you prefer metal or wood furniture? 
  4. What shade or stain do you want for your wood furniture? 

If you’re having trouble answering these, check out our portfolio of projects and get inspired by other custom wine cellar owners. You can also browse by type: modern, traditional, and transitional wine cellars!

Complement Your Wine Room with Furniture

The furniture you use inside your wine cellar will depend on how large your wine cellar is as well as how many racks you have for wine. Keep in mind that your cellar should not only accommodate your current collection but also grow with you.

Furniture may get in the way of such growth, so make sure that you choose items that will work with your future needs. No matter the direction you go, your decisions should be right for you and your needs.

Need help? Wine Cellar Specialists can help find the furniture that will complement your wine storage space. Don’t have a Texas wine cellar yet? Contact Wine Cellar Specialists at +1 (866 ) 646-7089.