Wine Room? Wine Not?

5 Must Have Features in Your Custom Wine Room

Have you ever stared at that useless space underneath your stairs or your walk-in pantry and thought, “Maybe I should turn that into a wine room.”? You are not alone! It is a trending and brilliant idea for the wine lovers of the world. There are a few basics that need to be addressed. These include insulation, light/humidity control, and a cooling system. After that, it’s all about making it your own! Here are 5 must have features for your custom wine room.

1. Statement Flooring– Your flooring has to be durable enough to handle the weight of your wine collection, and it must be properly insulated. Aside from that, options are endless. Recommended materials include hardwood, cork, or tile (stone, ceramic, porcelain). Any of these options come in an array or colors and lay patterns that make it simple to personalize your design.

2. Custom Racking– How you display your wines will be one of the most important design choices you make. It may also be difficult to decide among the wide range of organizational systems available. Popular options are open wood shelving, geometric shaped cubbies, metal racking systems, and custom cabinetry with glass door fronts.

3. Showstopper Doors– The current crowd pleasers are glass doors because they look modern, and show off your hard earned collection. Metal or wood doors with scrolling and intricate trim work are also in high demand.

4. Elegant Tasting Surfaces– Countertop choice is purely preferential. However, it can add a great deal to the aesthetic, and help to tie in even more glamorous details. Cork, tile and stone are recommended. Just make sure you ask if the wine will stain your chosen surface!

5. Gorgeous Design Elements– Stained or etched glass, murals, mosaic tiles, custom trim, and brick accent walls are some examples of ways that you can add decorative accents to your brand new wine room!