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Why You Need Wood Wine Racks Designed by Experts in Dallas Fort Worth

Custom Wine-Cellar Early American Stain and Lacquer on Custom Wood Wine Racks by Dallas Builders

Custom Wine-Cellar Early American Stain and Lacquer on Custom Wood Wine Racks by Dallas Builders

Failure to choose the right type of racking for your wine cellar can result in a significant expense in the future. At Wine Cellar Specialists, we make everything hassle-free. We help our clients choose the best type and material of wine racks for their needs. All of our wine racks are manufactured with high-quality materials and a tasteful design. We have made wine enthusiasts in Dallas Fort Worth happy because of the unique wine racks we created for their wine storage facility.   

Why Choose Wood Wine Racks Manufactured by Master Builders in Dallas Fort Worth           

With so many types of wine storage solutions, it is wise to work with an experienced designer who understands how to coordinate interiors. If you hire a professional like Wine Cellar Specialists, you cannot go wrong. Our team is well-trained, creative, passionate, and has extensive knowledge in manufacturing and installing stylish and functional wine racks.  

Whether you have a small or large room or want a traditional or modern wine cellar, we will determine and provide the wine rack solution that will cater to your needs. We offer wood and metal wine racks. However, we recommend wooden wine racks for wine collectors who are looking for ways to add warmth to their space.  

Classic Appeal 

With their Earth tones and classic appeal, wood wine racks are becoming a favorite in both residential and commercial wine cellar applications in Dallas Fort Worth. Wine Cellar Specialists can create a plethora of designs using wood.  

Not a Heat Conductor 

Another reason why wood wine racks are becoming more popular among builders and wine enthusiasts in Dallas Fort Worth is that they are not a conductor of heat. With wood, heat will not be transferred from the racking to the wine. Heat can alter the chemical composition of the wine and may result in off flavors and aromas. Since wood is not fire resistant, we can treat your wine racks with fire retardant to protect your favorite vintages from burning.   

Best Materials for Wood Wine Racks Offered by Experts in Dallas Fort Worth   

All Heart Redwood Custom Wood Wine Racks Installed in a Dallas Home

All Heart Redwood Custom Wood Wine Racks Installed in a Dallas Home

At Wine Cellar Specialists, we utilize various kinds of wood to manufacture elegant wine racks: Redwood, Mahogany, and Alder. For a personalized touch and to match the existing décor of your home, retail store, bar, restaurant, or hotel, you may opt for custom-designed wine racks.            

Depending on your personal preference, you may choose to stain or apply the wood with lacquer.  Keep in mind, though, that some of them exhibit their natural beauty even when left unstained or unfinished. 

Our expert team of designers will help choose the best type of wood for your wine racks. We do this by making a careful assessment of the client’s needs.  

We consider these factors when choosing the wood that meets your requirements: 

  • Size and shape of the room 
  • Aesthetic preference 
  • Number of bottles intended to be stored and displayed in the wine cellar 
  • Financial requirements  

 

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Redwood 

Premium Redwood Custom Wood Wine Racks Dallas Project

Premium Redwood Custom Wood Wine Racks Dallas Project

Rustic accents make a space feel comfortable, relaxed, and cozy. If you are looking for ways to add a rustic charm to your wine cellar, we recommend Redwood wine racks. Redwood’s earth tones become deep and richer over time.   

Moreover, Redwood has natural preservatives, so there is no need to apply stain on it. It has high resistance to warping, decay, shock, mildew, and insects. You can choose between Premium and All Heart Redwood.   

Mahogany 

Sapele Mahogany Wood Wine Racks Manufactured by Dallas Specialists

Sapele Mahogany Wood Wine Racks Manufactured by Dallas Specialists

Another popular material in manufacturing wine racks is Mahogany. It has attractive grains that can be revealed by sanding. Its pinkish tones make Mahogany a favorite choice of wine collectors in Dallas Fort Worth. We recommend these wood wine racks for high-density and long-term storage because of their durability, strength, and stability. It will resist warping if kiln-dried. 

Mahogany is also non-aromatic, which makes it ideal in climate-controlled wine cellars. This property will prevent strong odors from affecting the wine’s quality.  

The most common subspecies of Mahogany are African, Prime, Blaze, Sapele, Amber, Philippine, Genuine, and Malaysian. The distinctive brown tones and grain patterns of Malaysian Mahogany make it the most preferred wood among them.    

Alder  

Knotty Alder Wood Wine Cellar Racks with a Rustic Stain by Dallas Builders

Knotty Alder Wood Wine Cellar Racks with a Rustic Stain by Dallas Builders

You cannot go wrong with Alder. This unique type of wood exhibits beautiful burls and clusters that add character to a wine cellar. It is compared to a chameleon because of its ability to mimic other types of hardwoods when applied with stain.  

If you want a modern feel in your wine room, you can go for Clear Alder. It has straight grain patterns that make it look lustrous. However, if you want a rustic feel, choose Knotty Alder.     

Types of Wood Wine Racks Offered by Experts in Dallas Fort Worth 

It is best that you consult with one of our professional designers before purchasing wine cellar racks. You must know what the different types of wine racks available.  

At Wine Cellar Specialists, all of our wine racks are manufactured with form and function in mind. We have traditional or kit wine racks and custom wine racks. Whatever your choice is, the design options are limitless.   

Traditional Series Wood Wine Racks: Ideal for Budget-Savvy Wine Enthusiasts Who Do Not Have a Large Room  

Our series of traditional wine racks or kit wine racks are available 6 feet high. If you want to extend your racking up to 7 feet or 8 feet tall, we will add cubicles or bin extenders.  We recommend them for wine collectors who are on a tight budget and do not have a large room for a full build-out.  

With kit wine racks, you can create your semi-custom wine cellar that looks customized. We offer optional molding at a great value.   

  • Single Bottle Storage Racks (with or without a Display Row) 
  • Tasting Tables 
  • Arches, Tabletops 
  • Diamond and X-Cube Bins 
  • Wooden Case Storage Racks 
  • Champagne/Magnum Racks 
  • Curved Corner Units 
  • Waterfall Display 
  • Split Bottle Storage
  • Quarter Round Display Racks 

Custom Wood Wine Racks 

If you want us to design your wine racks according to your specifications, you must choose to customize your racking. Custom wine racks are designed according to the size and shape of your space, and your aesthetic preferences. You may incorporate custom features into the design to make it more personalized and add more functionality.       

Seek the Help of a Trusted Manufacturer of Wood Wine Racks in Fort Worth. 

Are you looking for a wine storage solution that is stylish, durable, and functional? Wine Cellar Specialists design and manufacture wow-worthy wood wine racks for Fort Worth wine collectors. Call us today at +1 972-454-0480!    

 

Custom Wine Racks - Bob's Commercial Wine Cellars Michigan

Custom Wine Cellars Michigan Rochester Hills Detroit – Bob

Custom Wine Cellars Michigan Rochester Hills Detroit – Bob (A Processed Video Transcription)

Custom Wine Cellars – Bob’s Commercial Wine Cellars Michigan
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This is video one of a two-part series showing you Bob’s wine cellar.  Bob’s commercial wine cellars Michigan is a really unique custom wine cellars.  It holds over 1,500 bottles.

Now what makes Bob’s wine cellar so unique is that it’s a regular rectangular wine cellar but it’s very very tall.  It also has windows on the outside of the wine cellar as this room is located in the center of a larger room.

Overhead View - Custom Wine Cellars Michigan

Overhead View – Custom Wine Cellars Michigan

What you’re looking at is the overhead view of the commercial wine cellars Michigan.  We’re going to go to elevation A here.  Elevation A on the left wall and the right wall are diamond bins on the bottom, a high reveal display row and all of the above is lattice horizontal custom wine racks.

All the custom wine racks are 12 1/2 inches total deep and it has a 1 1/2 inch toe kick and a 2 1/4 inch crown molding.  Now this section here that comes down lower is just the way the ceiling goes inside the cellar.

You’ll go to see as we go along that this is really something.  The bottom here is in the back wall, comes out double deep to form a tabletop up above.  It has a small arch right here and behind that arch is another window.  You’ll see that when we get to video two and you’ll see the photographs.

Custom Wine Racks - Bob's Commercial Wine Cellars Michigan

Custom Wine Racks – Bob’s Commercial Wine Cellars Michigan

All above on the left and the right are all horizontal lattice display custom wine racks as well as some individual 750ml racks up above.  The small arch has a hand-carved grapevine design with a high reveal display row and of course the double deep diamond bins.

You can see in 3D view the left and back wall; all of these are horizontal racking, all above here except for this one center section.  Again you have the display row and the solid diamond bins below.

3D View - Commercial Wine Cellars Michigan

3D View – Commercial Wine Cellars Michigan

This is looking at the outside.  You can see where all these large windows are so where the windows are, you’re seeing the bottles from the backside, the horizontal racks they are three deep here as well as from inside the cellar.  Here’s the view from the top.

This is a really interesting custom wine cellars Michigan and I can’t for you to see the photographs of how it turned out.  I’ll move on to video number two of Bob’s commercial wine cellars Michigan to view the completed cellar by Wine Cellar Specialists.

 

Bob's Completed Commercial Wine Cellars Michigan

Bob’s Completed Commercial Wine Cellars Michigan

Wine Cellar Construction Dallas - Assemblying the Wine Racks

Custom Wine Cellar Construction Dallas Texas Dann – Part Two

Custom Wine Cellar Construction Dallas Texas Dann – Part Two (A Processed Video Transcription)

Custom Wine Cellar Construction Dallas Texas – Dann’s Wine Cellar
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Dann Wine Closet Part 2:

Before Photo of Dann's Wine Cellar Dallas Texas

Before Photo of Dann’s Wine Cellar Dallas Texas

What you’re looking at is the pantry off the Dann’s kitchen before we began the wine cellar construction Dallas.  Mr. Dann wanted us to change this small pantry into a wine closet.

We took this pantry and I’m going to show you a few more before pictures.  This is the door of the pantry before, inside walls before.  We took this pantry completely, installed a vapor barrier insulation green board and painted the walls.

What you are seeing here are the walls when they are complete and ready for rack installation.  Here’s another shot of the walls and here you are seeing the wine cellar cooling unit as it is installed.  This is a RM 2600 Split System Wine Cellar Cooling Unit.

Condensation Pump - Wine Cellar Cooling Unit

Condensation Pump – Wine Cellar Cooling Unit

The red item that you see down below is the condensation pump because we could not run the condensation line at an angle with the gravity flow to get rid of the condensation.  We actually have to add the pump before it could go down.

Our drain lines and our split system lines are all going up and across the kitchen ceiling and into the garage.  Here again, is another picture of the wine cellar cooling unit.

Here is where we’re beginning to put together our wine racks.  Our custom wine racks come on a pallet on several boxes.  This is one of the boxes before we’ve opened it.  Here is where we are opening the box; this is one of the waterfall wine racks or half of it.

Wine Cellar Construction Dallas - Assemblying the Wine Racks

Wine Cellar Construction Dallas – Assembling the Wine Racks

Here we’re putting together some of the wine racks out in the garage area.  As we are putting them together we set them aside.  This is showing the backside of one of the custom wine racks where we are screwing in the back stabilizers.

This is the door came in the crate.  You can down below the automatic door bottom which we have to install on the bottom of the door.

This is once racks we’re installed.  What you are seeing here is a light that we put on the sidewall of the cellar.  These are LED lights that can be moved around and pointed in each direction.  Here is your waterfall rack on the left with the 2 1/4 inch crown molding above.

Waterfall Wine Racks

Waterfall Wine Racks

Here is the back wall.  We have a solid diamond bin on the bottom, the tabletop, and a horizontal display wine racks up above.  We have a better shot of the solid diamond bin down below and your horizontal racks and tabletop.  Another close-up shot.

Here is the other back wall with the 750ml bottles with a high reveal display row.  Here’s a little close up look of the display row and the upper section of this rack system.  We have it cut out so that the grill cover and box will fit right in here.

This is the corner section where you can see there is the display row again and we are seeing part of the right wall and the bottom section where a part of the right wall is showing.

Grill Cover and Box for the Wine Cellar Cooling Unit

Grill Cover and Box for the Wine Cellar Cooling Unit

Here we have the upper part of the right wall with the grill cover and box that hides that wine cellar cooling unit.  Below the grill cover and box are the horizontal wine racks that go all the way down to the floor, holding one row of horizontal bottles.

This is the doorway, a closed doorway.  What we did on this doorway (this is a Tuscan Door with arched glass, a square door) is we did a custom stain match to match their current kitchen cabinets, and we did a custom molding to match the other moldings on their home.

Here’s another shot of the door with it closed, the door open and looking in, and again looking in the cellar.  This is the compressor sitting out in the garage.

Mr. and Mrs. Dann with the Completed Wine Cellar Dallas Texas

Mr. and Mrs. Dann with the Completed Wine Cellar Dallas Texas

Mr. and Mrs. Dann with their completed wine cellar, that would be me and we’re just going to pass that picture, and this is the celebration with Moses on a Sunday morning, celebrating the completion of the Dann Wine Cellar Construction Dallas.

I hope you enjoyed the photographs of the Dann Wine Cellar created by Wine Cellar Specialists.

Watch part one of the video tour of Custom Wine Cellars Dallas Texas.

Wine Cellar Doors

Vital Elements Involved in Constructing Custom Wine Cellars

Although there are various ways of storing your wine collection, wine cellars are considered the best storage solution.  The controlled, secure environment of a wine cellar protects wines from the negative influences of light, temperature, and humidity.  Storing wines under the right conditions is vital to preserving their taste and flavor over time.

In order for a wine cellar to achieve its maximum potential, there are several elements that need to be considered prior to its actual construction.  The first is to determine the size and location of the wine cellar.  The size of your wine cellar depends on its intended purpose.  Will, it is solely used for wine storage or will it also serve as a venue for wine tasting parties?

Home Wine Cellars Memphis TN

Home Wine Cellars Memphis TN

Finding the perfect location for your wine cellar is also essential as this will help you decide which type of wine cellar refrigeration unit to install.  Most home wine cellars are constructed above ground; hence, they require efficient insulation and vapor barriers to maintain the required climate conditions.

The next element to consider is the storage capacity of your wine cellar.  Consider the number of wine bottles you currently have in your inventory and how many bottles you intend to add in the future.  A ballpark estimate of your wine collection will also help you determine the type of racking system to install.

Wine racks are an important aspect of cellaring wines.  Racking systems are designed to store wine bottles at an angle that keeps the cork in constant contact with the wine.  Storage racks are available in different sizes and styles that can suit various needs and requirements.

Although most wine racks come in pre-fabricated designs for easy installation, there is also an option to have them custom built.  Custom wine racks are specifically built to fit your wine cellar, taking into account the architectural structure and constraints of your storage space.  Custom racking systems may be an expensive storage solution, but will nevertheless provide a unique flair to your wine cellar.

Wine Cellar Doors

Wine Cellar Doors

Another element to consider is the kind of door for your wine cellar.  Since cellar doors serve as the entryway to your wine enclave, it should be functional and aesthetically pleasing at the same time.  Wine cellar doors are made out of wood, glass, and wrought iron.  These doors need to have an airtight seal to help keep the correct level of temperature and humidity inside the wine cellar.

Choosing the proper flooring material for your wine cellar is equally important.  The flooring surface must be strong and durable to withstand the combined weight of the racking systems and cabinetry.  Wood, cork, tile, stone, and recycled wine barrels are common materials used in wine cellar flooring.

The last element to consider is the lighting system.  Lighting elements allow you to highlight and feature your favorite wine labels.  LED-based lighting solutions are most appropriate for wine cellar use since they emit less heat compared to regular light bulbs.

There are benefits to installing dimmer switches and light timers in your wine cellar.  Dimmer switches allow you to control the level of brightness in your wine storage room.  Light timers are energy savers and they prevent continuous light exposure.

Consult a professional wine cellar expert when venturing into a wine cellar project.  Custom Wine Cellars Specialists have the expertise and knowledge in designing, constructing, and installing wine cellars.  They will work closely with clients throughout the entire process – from conceptualization to construction.

What Type of Wine Rack is Best for Your Wine Collection?

More and more wine storage racks with different styles are being created and offered on the market. This may interest some wine enthusiasts, but can be bothersome for those who have difficulty choosing the best one for their storage needs.

Here at Wine Cellar Specialists, we offer various designs of custom wine racks to cater to different wine storage needs. Know which one suits your needs best.

Traditional Wine Racks

Our traditional wine racks offer the most design options. We offer them in 6’, 7’ and 8’ height, which are available in one-column to ten-column options.

You can choose our traditional wine racks with display rows if you want to showcase some of your favorite wines.

Cost-effective and stylish, our modular wine racks are actually Kessick Estate Design (KED) series. This type of wine rack features 4 groups of pre-designed wine racks, with each module having the same height (84 ¾ inches) and depth (12 inches), and varying widths. These modular wine racks include the following design configurations:

  • X-shaped wine storage binModular Wine Rack
  • Rectangular storage bin
  • Mahogany tabletop
  • Arched center
  • Hanging wine glass display
  • Display rows
  • Magnum bottle storage
  • Pre-installed lighting

Stackable Wood Wine Rack

If you want wine racks that can stand alone or be stacked on top of another, choose stackable wine racks. You can extend the height of a stackable wine rack by adding an extender rack.

Double deep wine racks have the same configurations as those of the traditional wine racks, except that they are

Double Deep Wood Wine Rack

23 inches deep. If you want to add more storage space in the future, you may purchase bin extenders or cubicle extenders separately.

We have also designed double deep wine racks for magnum and large Champagne bottles, as well as for split or half bottles.

Commercial Wine Rack

Commercial wine racks are specially created for wine storage at wine stores, wine bars, hospitality settings, restaurants and the like. The wine bottles are stored in such a way that the labels are easily readable and accessible, to allow buyers to determine their preferences.

Click here to view our wine racks gallery.

You may also check out one of our wine cellar projects installed in Atlanta, Georgia. We used various custom wine racks for this wine room, which produced a stunning result.

Wooden Custom Wine Racks Designed and Manufactured by Experts – Why Choose Them?

Wooden Custom Wine Racks by Wine Cellar Specialists Texas

Do not underestimate the capacity of wood to spruce up a living space. Because of its natural beauty, wood is still an in-demand material in manufacturing elegant pieces of furniture and in building wine racks. When designed by a creative designer and crafted by a skilled manufacturer, your wooden wine racks will dazzle your guests.

Why Go for Wooden Wine Racks on Your Next Custom Wine Cellar Project?

Proper wine storage is something that all wine collectors should give importance to. Wooden wine racks, custom-built, and installed by a master wine cellar designer and contractor, is one of the best, most classic methods for high-quality wine storage.

It is very common for people to store wine and end up throwing bottles away later because they turned bad as a result of poor storage. Wine is a beverage that requires a stable environment in order to reach its peak maturation before it is ready for consumption. There are many factors that contribute to the proper storage of wine and custom wine racks are just one of them.

If your builder installed mediocre wine racks in your home or commercial establishment, the result can be disappointing. Do not go for a builder who manufactures wine racks made from a low-grade material or lacks knowledge on proper installation to avoid regrets.

At Wine Cellar Specialists, we design wooden custom wine racks with form and function. We also use exterior grade materials.

How We Choose the Best Wooden Wine Racks for You!

Different Types of Wine Racks

Wine racks can be made from different kinds of materials. There are metal wine racks, plastic wine racks, wrought iron racks, and wooden wine racks such as these in Chicago, Illinois. Each material brings a different ambiance to your wine storage. Some can bring a natural and antique feel to wine rooms with racks, while some can bring a more modern look. It really depends on your personal preference.

Wooden Wine Racks: Why are they Better than Metal Wine Racks

Premium Redwood Custom Racking Design for a Texas Home Wine Cellar

Premium Redwood Custom Racking Design for a Texas Home Wine Cellar

Compared to other custom wine racks, wooden racks are better because of many reasons. In terms of aesthetic appeal, flexibility, functionality, durability, and various design option, a wooden wine rack system is a smart choice.

The Natural Beauty of Wooden Custom Wine Racks Add Character to Your Cellar in Many Ways

At Wine Cellar Specialists, we have been using different kinds of wood in manufacturing wine racks: Mahogany (Prime, Sapele, Philippine, and Ambe Blaze), Redwood (All-Heart and Premium), Pine, and Knotty Alder. We help our clients choose the best type of wood that suits their needs.

Most of these wood species are naturally beautiful even when left unstained or unfinished. If you want attractive burls and swirls on the surface of your custom wine racks, we recommend that you opt for Knotty Alder.

Flexibility and Functionality: Different Types of Wooden Wine Racks

Wooden wine racks are available in pre-built and custom-made. Pre-made wine racks are also known as kit wine racks. If you purchase ‘stackable racks’ or kits with extenders, they can simply be stacked on top of each other or extended. This means that as your wine collection expands over time, you will only need to purchase additional racks to increase the bottle capacity. You simply add or stack (provided you purchased the stackable racks) the additional racks on top of those that you already have.

If you have a growing wine collection but do not intend to collect more than 300 bottles, kit wine racks are ideal for you. Kit wine racks are affordable and available in various heights and sizes. However, they do not allow you to incorporate your own style into the design.

Although custom wine racks are more expensive than pre-made racks, they help create striking wine storage and display areas. With custom options, you can request to add special features in your racking design such as cigar humidors, cabinets, drawers, a mural, and a lot more. Moreover, custom wine racks will fit any room shape perfectly!   

Wooden Custom Wine Racks are More Attractive than Kit Wine Racks

Wooden Custom Wine Racks are More Attractive than Kit Wine Racks

Wooden Wine Racks are Durable and Poor Conductors of Heat

Wooden Wine Racks by Wine Cellar Specialists

Wooden Wine Racks by Wine Cellar Specialists

Although not as strong as metal or iron wine racks, wooden wine racks are still very durable. They can last for years if maintained properly. Lacquering the wood will protect the wine racks for a longer period of time and make them highly resistant to decay, rot, and insect infestation.

What makes them better than metal or iron is that wood is a poor conductor of heat. This is applicable in wine rooms that are not equipped with a refrigeration system. Of course, in a climate-controlled wine room with racks, this does not apply as the cooling unit will keep both metal and wood at the right temperature.

The ability to conduct heat can be a bad thing because this can damage your wines by raising their temperature and giving them a ‘cooked’ flavor. Wine is a very sensitive beverage, which means it needs to be stored at the ideal temperature with little to no fluctuations. In fact, this is the reason why wine racks should be situated far from any heat source such as a stove or a furnace.

Are Wooden Custom Wine Racks Expensive?

Not necessarily. There are many factors that can contribute to the price of custom wine racks and one factor is the type of wood used. There are many different types of wood to choose from, for example, there’s Mahogany, Redwood and Pine although Mahogany and Redwood are the most frequently used woods. Each wood type presents its own advantages and disadvantages. Some are obviously more expensive than others but you shouldn’t let price be a hindrance when choosing the best for your wines. Always choose quality over price.

Work with the Specialists when Installing Wood Wine Racks

If you are planning a wine cellar project in Texas, Florida, or Chicago, call the Wine Cellar Specialists design team and get expert consultation on your wine room, cellar, or wine display. We can find the right type of wood wine racks that fit your home or business.

Wine Industry Businesses – Custom Wine Cellars Related – About

As custom wine cellar design and construction specialists, we frequently come across businesses that offer services that we believe are likely to be of particular interest to our clients and customers who have had built or have an interest in custom wine cellars, commercial wine racks, wine displays, and wine generally. If fact we have often been asked to provide a list or a recommendation. To that end, we have created a Custom Wine Cellars Related Business Listings page.

Learn more about:

Small Business Accountants Fort Collins

Steven J Wick & Associates PC

2809 E. Harmony Rd. Suite 120
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 224-3366

Please note – Custom Wine Cellars Related Business Listing Disclaimer

The businesses listed at the link above are a mix of companies that we like, do business with ourselves, have been recommended to us or are just simply aware of. Businesses listed on our “Custom Wine Cellars Related Business Listings” page should not be construed as a personal or business recommendation. They are simply there for your convenience and as a way for us to share information with you.

We may or may not have commercial relationships with these companies. We may or may not receive affiliate commissions as a result of your following the links and ultimately purchasing a product or services from them. We can say that if there is an affiliate relationship, it will in no way affect the pricing you receive from that company.

Our criteria for listing a business is that in our opinion we believe the business is relevant to the wine industry and of potential interest to wine lovers, collectors, and owners of wine-related businesses.

If you are interested in having your business listed, simply email your request to WineCellarBuilders@CustomWineCellarsLosAngeles.com and put “Wine Cellar Specialists – Wine Industry Business Listings” in the title, don’t forget to include a link to your website! We reserve the right to accept or refuse a listing at our discretion.

Wine Cellars – Design & Efficiency

After deciding to build a wine cellar in your home (or have one built), you should look at the cellar’s overall efficiency first. How the wine cellar will look, and whether or not it will match how the rest of your house looks, should be a secondary concern.

Wine Cellars – Design & Efficiency

Of course, design isn’t an afterthought, but at the end of the day, the colors you use in your wine cellar, if you use colors, will not help you protect and store your wine collection.

Making sure your cellar is efficient means that your wine cooling unit must be the proper size for the room and emit the proper BTU’s to efficiently cool the room according to your specific conditions. (see other blog posts for information on cooling unit options)

Your cooling unit, more than likely, is going to look and sound very different from what you might be thinking. Depending upon which type of unit you can use in your situation, the look of your cooling unit could vary greatly.

Selecting the right Wine Cellar Cooling Units

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Wine Cellar Climate-Control System

When you pick your wine cellar cooling unit, there is usually an external temperature display on it. The wine cellars’ cooling unit will help you monitor and regulate your wine cellar’s temperature. With some units this display can be placed in a spot inside or outside of your wine cellar.

On others, it is attached to the unit itself. This temperature display will show you how hot or cold your cellar is, and if the temperature fluctuates out of your preset range, it will “tell” the cooling unit to readjust the temperature inside the cellar. This should happen automatically.

Because your wine cellar, as one expert puts it, is “dark and damp,” always install moisture-resistant materials during the build-out of the project. These materials can be covered with a latex paint.

Types of Wine Cooling Systems for Texas Custom Wine Cellars

Depending on how you plan to use your wine cellar (is it for an investment, or do you plan to drink the bottles of wine you will store in your cellar), you will want to choose the best cooling option for you. Wine Cellar Specialists can help you decide the system to put in place in your home.

Through the Wall or Self-Contained Units

self-contained wine cooling system

Self-Contained Cooling System

When it comes to practicality and ease of installation, the self-contained or through the wall cooling system is a top choice. Since this cooling option does not require a licensed HVAC/R technician, it will save you from the labor cost. The unit can be mounted between the wall studs.

An adjacent room, which must be at least twice the size of the cellar, is required. It serves as an exhaust of the heat generated by the refrigeration unit.

Ducted Self-Contained Systems

ducted self-contained refrigeration system

Ducted Self-Contained System

With a ducted self-contained unit, noise is reduced. The unit is installed 25 ducted feet away from your Texas custom wine cellar, resulting in a quieter operation compared to the self-contained system.

Another advantage of choosing this type of refrigeration system is that no cooling equipment is visible in your wine storage space. If you want a clean look in your cellar, go for the ducted self-contained system.  

Split Refrigeration Systems

split wine cooling system

Split Refrigeration Systems

Just like the ducted-self-contained cooling system, the split system allows for quiet operation. The condenser and the evaporator are installed separately. The condenser, which is a noisy component of a refrigeration system, is installed outside your wine cellar, while the evaporator is placed in the room.

Incorporating a wine cellar into your house is not overly complicated. Doing it right means taking your time, focusing on efficiency, and making sure you have the right people helping you make the right decisions that will best protect your investment and give you your desired result.

Uses for a Wine Cellar in the Home

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You Can Have a Functional and Appealing Home Wine Cellar with the Help of an Expert

If you have asked yourself if you need a wine cellar in your home, then you already have your answer. Just asking the question means that you have gone beyond the normal wine drinker who may have a few bottles on hand for the occasional dinner party or night in.

Because a home wine cellar (and, let’s face it, wine) is an investment, you should be thinking about the type of custom wine cellar you want in your home, not just whether you want one.

Your wine cellar should grow with you and your collection, and unless you’re not planning to sell your home, then your wine room should be built in such a way that it will appeal to someone other than you.

A Residential Custom Wine Cellar may be a nice incentive for someone buying a home, so make sure it has broad appeal.

One benefit to having a wine cellar of your own, is it allows you to buy wine in bulk. Wine by the case is less expensive than one or two bottles.

Wine by the case is also less expensive when it is young, and if you know wine (and if you want a wine cellar in your home, then you must know wine), these young wines, once mature, will taste better and result in a larger return on your investment. It also allows you to purchase larger quantities of a wine that you discover and particularly enjoy, to assure that you will be able to have a stock of it for the future.

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How will you use your wine cellar (in other words, what prompted you to ask the question in the first place?)? Will you use it strictly for storage, will you also use it as a tasting room, or is it to be a showplace? How you plan to use it is important to know, because that can affect the way you construct your room, or at least the size of it and how the racking is designed.

If your wine cellar will be used just for storage, then think about how many bottles of wine you currently have as well as how many bottles of wine you plan to accumulate.

Your cellar should be able to grow with you and your collection. Make sure you can maximize the bottle storage for the space you have. If you want a wine room and think that you just don’t have the space, look around at unused areas. Do you have a stairwell? And, if you do, can you build out underneath it? Unused closets? Maybe you use it to build out a cellar.

Residential Wine Cellars Designed and Installed by Wine Cellar Specialists in Texas and Chicago

VintageView Wine Cellars, Metal with Wood Coppel TX Project – Near Dallas

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Metal and Wood Custom Wine Cellar in Texas

This contemporary home wine cellar is located under the curved staircase. The racking is made of metal and wood, resulting in a unique wine storage space.

Chevis Home Wine Cellar with a Rolling Ladder – Dallas, Texas

Installed with attractive mahogany wine racks, this residential wine cellar aesthetically appealing and offers great features. A rolling ladder was added for easy access to bottles stored beyond normal reach.

Contemporary Custom Wine Cellar – White Rock Lake Area, Dallas, Texas

This modern design was created by Wine Cellar Specialists for their client in Dallas, Texas. The metal wine racks from Vintage View are mounted on the wall, creating a sophisticated custom wine display.

Dave Custom Wine Cellar with Barrel Table – Palos Heights Chicago Illinois

Located in the basement, this home wine cellar displays the owner’s wines in unfinished redwood wine racks. A wine barrel table was added to add a distinct look to the wine room.

An Efficient Wine Refrigeration System is Essential for Proper Home Wine Storage

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Wine Refrigeration Systems

Where you build the room will be dictated by the ability to install your climate control system. Controlling the temperature is critical to ensuring your collection is protected and continues to grow in value.

When the ideal temperature (55-65 degrees Fahrenheit) is maintained in a cellar, wine will not be oxidized. Oxidation causes off flavors and discoloration in wine.

Additionally, an efficient wine cooling system also regulates humidity levels need in preserving wine’s quality. Humidity levels higher or lower than the normal range (60-70%) will damage the corks and wine labels.

View the different types and brands of wine cooling systems.

If you have considered building a wine cellar in your home, then don’t ask yourself if you should build one; ask, instead, how big you want it to be and what will go inside of it.

Wine racks are the framework of your custom wine cellar.

Whether you are building your wine cellar for storage or display, you must take into consideration what kind of racking system you want. Wine racks make your wine cellar collection organized. A well-organized collection of wine is not only pleasing to the eyes but it’s also practical for the owner. You won’t have a hard time trying to find any particular wine you want in your collection.

What wine rack should you use for your custom wine cellar?

Enhance the appearance of your wine cellar with a wooden rack.

Revamp your custom wine cellar with a wooden wine rack.

Wine racking systems come in all shapes and sizes. There are two major types of wine racks. First, there’s the wooden rack. Then, there’s the metallic racking system. What material to use depends on your preference, how large your wine collection, and the reason you are building a wine cellar.

Wooden racks are good insulators. These racks lessen the heat going through your wine bottles. This feature is favorable since heat could trigger premature spoilage of your wines. And, wooden racks give your wine cellar a classy and traditional look.

Metallic racks, on the other hand, give your custom wine cellar a modern and contemporary look. These racks are known for their durability and strength. Given they are installed in an optimum wine cellar condition, metallic racks are easy to maintain.

Whether you’ll be using your custom wine cellar for storage or display, making a well-informed decision on what wine rack to use could make the most of the functionality for each variant.