Wine Cellar Design

An integral part of any wine cellar, wine cellar design determines not only how many bottles you can fit into your wine cellar, but also the look, feel, and effectiveness of the cellar.

The first and arguably most important aspect of wine cellar design is climate control; a wine cellar absolutely must have climate controls to keep humidity, temperature within an acceptable range. However, most people keep wines that require different temperature, necessitating some type of refrigeration. In this case, make sure your wine cellar design accounts for both red and white wines and the different needs of each by leaving room for a refrigerator.

Wine cellar design may also take into account organization of wine. For those with larger rooms, or just for those who like to keep their wine organized, you may choose to divide your collection by age, white, brand, or any other designation. To help you determine which is which, wine cellar design may physically separate the different categories.

Included in wine cellar design is the type of wood or metal used to build the wine racks. There are many types of wood from which to choose, including Redwood, Western Red Cedar, and Mahogany. However, it’s important to make sure that the wood you select does not have a strong smell, as the odor can influence the wine’s taste. On the other hand, you may choose to include metal wine racks in your wine cellar design. Although this version is less popular than wood racks, many people choose metal for their wine cellar design because of the unique style it adds.

Regardless of the layout or material you use to build your wine cellar, don’t forget the most important part of wine cellar design: making a wine cellar you like, enjoy, and will use for years to come.