4 tips for planning a home wine cellar

There are four important factors to consider while planning how to design a home wine cellar.

Vintage Makers specializes in building and installing residential and commercial cellars. The wine cellar experts suggest taking these four factors into account while planning a home wine cellar:

1. Size: How many bottles will you want in storage? Large cellars hold more than 6,000 bottles. While smaller collectors may find a conditioned wine cabinet better for them that holds 100-200 bottles.

2. Location: Where do you have the most available space? For most homeowners, the basement usually has the most available space. Construction for walls, ceilings, floors, and surfaces are important to consider.

3. Materials: Would you prefer wood finished or an unfinished, natural look? Wood choices are based on budget and appearance.

4. Climate Control: Is natural sunlight part of your wine cellar’s environment? Most cellars are closed off rooms. In order to maintain correct temperatures and humidity, temperature control should be considered.