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Elegant Combination of Wine Racks in a Manhattan Beach Los Angeles Wine Cabinet

Overview of the Manhattan Beach Los Angeles Wine Cabinet Project

Coastal Custom Wine Cellars, one of the most trusted wine cellar builders in California, recently completed a custom wine cabinet for a client in Manhattan Beach Los Angeles. The wine cabinet is located at the house’s dining area.

Manhattan Beach Los Angeles Wine Cabinet Design

The wine cellar features elegant wine racking styles, glass wine cellar doors, and a wine cellar climate control system. The dimensions of this wine cabinet include a width of 15 feet and height of 9 feet. The total storage capacity is 840 wine bottles.

Width: 15’

Height: 9’

Bottle Capacity: 840 wine bottles

The challenge with this project was the limited space of the wine room, particularly its depth. This could have caused difficulty in accessing the wine bottles at the left and right sides of the cabinet.

Custom Wine Cabinet – Manhattan Project by Coastal

To address this problem, the Coastal team added a pair of Barolo glass wine cellar doors. The doors filled the whole length (128 inches) of the openings, which made bottle access on both sides easier.

This custom wine cabinet project is part of a large renovation that the owners were working on. The conversation and planning with Coastal started last July 2014, and construction began last October. They completed the construction one week before Christmas.

Merging Different Wine Racking Styles

The main feature of this custom wine cabinet display and storage facility is the wine racking style. Different types of wine racks were put together to create an efficient, elegant, and maximized wine storage space.

The wine racks are made of Premium Redwood, one of the most in demand wood species in the wine racking industry. They were finished with a Chestnut wood stain, which enhances the natural beauty of Premium Redwood and blends well with the fixture in the dining room.

Striking Custom Wine Racks

A remarkable combination of wine racking styles were used to maximize the storage space and create an elegant look for the wine cabinet display. The wine racks used are:

Single bottle storage cubicles
Diamond bins
Wood case bins
Label forward horizontal displays
A high reveal display row with LED lighting
A display cabinet for 3L bottles

The Barolo Style Glass Wine Cellar Doors

The Barolo style glass wine cellar door is a dual-pane glass wine cellar entryway with Q-Lon weather stripping and a concealed door bottom. With these features, the room is kept tightly sealed, cool air is prevented from escaping, and more energy is conserved.

Barolo Glass Wine Cellar Doors

The Barolo glass wine cellar doors were finished with a Chestnut wood stain, which enhances the color of the wood. In between the two glass wine cellar doors is a fixed window, where a label forward wine cabinet display is visible. This part of the wine cabinet is intended for storing 3-liter wine bottles.

The Wine Cellar Climate Control System

The Manhattan Beach Los Angeles wine cabinet includes a wine cellar climate control system. The Coastal team installed a ductless split wine cellar cooling unit from Arctic Metalworks, one of the best wine cellar cooling unit providers in California.

It is important for any wine storage facility to have a wine cellar climate control system installed. It provides and maintains the ideal temperature and humidity needed to promote the proper aging of wines.

Coastal recommended the ductless split wine cellar cooling unit because of its versatility and efficiency. With this type of cooling unit, the condenser, which is the noisiest part of the cooling system, is installed away from the wine room. How can this be an advantage?

Wine Cellar Climate Control System

Wine aging can be affected by vibration. It is best to keep wines away from possible sources of noise, movement and vibration, to allow for the natural aging process of wine.

For this wine cellar, the condenser was installed in the garage, while the evaporator was installed inside the wine cabinet. A custom designed louvered grill was used to cover the evaporator unit, and to keep any mechanical parts out of sight. A line set with copper tubing and electrical wiring was used to connect the condenser and the evaporator.

If the condenser is installed outdoors, it is always recommended to cover it with exterior housing, to prevent damage by harmful environmental elements.

About the Wine Cellar Builder

Coastal Custom Wine Cellars is a wine cellar expert with more than 10 years of experience. They offer services in California, New Jersey, Maryland, and the surrounding states.

Coastal Custom Wine Cellars also offers custom wine racks, wine cellar doors, wine cellar cooling units and wine cellar accessories, available for retail and/or installation.

Coastal provides design consultation services and 3D wine cellar design, all for free. If you have a wine cellar project at home or in a commercial setting, just contact Coastal Custom Wine Cellars.

Beverly Hills Wine Cellar Installations Los Angeles Designs

Beverly Hills Wine Cellar Installations Los Angeles Designs – A Processed Video Transcription

Beverly Hills Wine Cellar Installations Los Angeles Designs .

Hi!

Thank you for visiting Coastal Custom Wine Cellars.

We’ll take you on a short video tour on a project that we recently completed in Beverly Hills.

Now, you might be wondering how in the world we created a wine cellar from this very, very broad canvas, and unfinished area of the home.

This is a photograph that I took the very first day I visited with Catherine Lampson.

Catherine is the interior designer who I worked with and partnered with to complete this project for the home wine cellar design Los Angeles.

We discussed many things such as bottle capacity, some wine cellar design features, some colors, glass walls versus fixed walls.

We had come up with a good plan and eventually get to these 3D visuals; but I want to take you through some of the photographs.

So, once we decided on a few of these key features, we got to working. We completed the walls so that indeed we had a little bit more of a framework to work within and to install in.

As you can see the back walls are now completed. It’s been sealed, insulated, and a moisture-proof drywall has been applied and as you can see the line set and electrical has been installed.

The line set is the wine cellar refrigeration lines and condensate drain lines that are needed for the split refrigeration system.

In this case, we used a dual air wine cellar refrigeration product by Arctic Metalworks of Los Angeles.

There’s also an opening for electrical so we dedicated 20m circuit to run through your compressors and your condensers and such.

We made quite a bit of progress over the weeks and as you can see, the finished product is quite a beautiful work.

Catherine and her team took care of the flooring, Coastal Wine Cellars provide the wine rack design for the custom wine racks, the refrigeration by Arctic Metalworks and we have a seamless glass wall and entry, which was provided by our friends at Glass and Door Design of Los Angeles.

We’re really happy with the result of this wine cellar design Los Angeles project and here’s a little bit more completed or finished room appearance with some furniture in it.

We created a complimentary three-dimensional design package for Catherine and her home owners to take a look at. This gives you a great visual of how the completed project is going to appear.

The total bottle capacities of the wine rack design are posted on the top right of this page which is referred to as the plan view because it’s an overhead view of the wine room.

The entries there at the bottom of the page just below the letter A. The letter A indicates elevation A, and of course, dimensions are posted around the perimeter as well.

So, let’s take a look at some of these wine cellar design features that were included in it that you saw in the photographs.

We’ll start from the bottom.

Here on the far left and at the far right you will see some icons that represent wood cases.

Those were the openings that we took a look at earlier for bulk storage.

But indeed you can put wood cases in there or simply just about anything you like actually.

All these custom wine racks by the way rest on a 4-inch toe kick.

You can see that from that side elevation on the right. It’s referred to as “rack left elevation” and you can see that’s toe kick’s four inches.

All the custom wine racks in between the wood cases are 750-milliliter opening, single-bottle storage openings measuring approximately three and three quarter by three and three quarter that translates to “you’ll be enabled to store standard champagne bottles, Oregon pinots, Ross, California Bluechips.”

Very few bottles will not fit into these openings.

Above the wood cases on the very far left and very far right, you’ll notice those little openings are a bit larger.

These are to accommodate 1.5-liter or magnum bottles above the tabletop area in the center, which is an open area with the solid side panels; above that is the louvered grill cover.

This is on a hinge and indeed conceals the mechanical appearance of the fan coil and the evaporator.

The thermostat is located on the left side of the room as you enter.

The label-forward horizontal displays add a nice touch, I think, and it got a lot of character.

These bottles are labeled forward for horizontal displays and enable you to store one bottle and, although, not visible, up to two bottles behind the visible bottle.

So, we were very happy with this wine cellar design project; the clients were thrilled.

We hope you visit us if you have a wine cellar design Los Angeles project at www.winecellarsbycoastal.com.

Cheers!

Popular Wine Cellar Ideas in California

For wine connoisseurs, wine is an considered part of their lives, not only a kind of beverage to be served at dinners or parties. This is why many wine collectors in California want to ensure that they have a storage place at home that will provide their prized vintages the perfect conditions and easy access. Some even choose sophisticated wine storage solutions or luxurious designs, even if it means going beyond their budget.

Both the ideal storage environment and luxurious appeal of your collection’s resting place can be achieved by having your custom wine cellar built by an expert. Wine cellars are designed to store wines until they are mature enough to be drunk. The older the wine, the more complex the aromas and flavors it will release.

Nowadays, most residential wine cellars in California are built not only with essential components for proper wine preservation, but also with cutting-edge design. For those who are planning to add a wine cellar to their home or are considering renovating an existing wine room, here are some popular wine cellar ideas that you can take note of.

Closet Wine Cellars

If you don’t have a big room to convert into a refrigerated custom wine cellar, this should not hinder you from having your dream wine cellar at home. With the creative hands and extensive experience of your chosen wine cellar builder, even a small closet can be transformed into an impressive walk-in wine cellar that can be the envy of your friends.

Since the main goal is to achieve the ideal temperature of 55-65 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity levels of 50-70 percent, it is recommended that a suitable wine cooling system is installed. If your closet is small, a cooling system of lower cooling capacity would ideally control the climate in the room, and vice versa.

For the wine rack system of small closet wine cellars, modular wine racking systems are commonly used. Some modular wine racks come with built-in tasting table top and stemware storage. An important thing to keep in mind when purchasing modular wine racks is to make sure that they suit the dimensions of your closet, or else your beautiful wine storage closet will turn into a mess.

For wine collectors who have bigger space and want more unique appeal, custom wine racking is more preferable. Customizing wine racks allows your own creativity and style to be incorporated into your wine cellar.

Basement Wine Cellars

Basement Wine Storage Room

Stacking wine in just area of the house such as in kitchen cabinets, drawers, boxes, or under the sink will ruin it. Wine needs to be stored in a dark, cool, and humid place. Proper wine storage conditions allow for graceful aging of wine. When aged properly, wine is more flavorful and the aromas it releases are desirable.

If you are considering building a wine cellar at home, your basement is considered the most ideal place for storage. Why? Because the humidity levels in the basement are more consistent and basements have less or no direct contact with sunlight.

A basement wine cellar can be “passive,” or naturally cooled. It uses the underground temperature (depending on where you live and the season) to control temperature fluctuations.

In the summer, heat gained through the foundation of a naturally-cooled wine room can be a problem. Some modern home owners add a heating system or a few appliances in their passive wine storage in the basement. Doing so can increase the temperature in the room and pose danger to the wines stored in it.

An active wine cellar in the basement is cooled using a wine cooling system. Compared to a passive wine cellar, a climate-controlled wine cellar is highly recommended to give complete control of the temperature and humidity level in the room. This will keep the cork moist, preventing spoilage of your valuable wines.

While installing a cooling unit is another expense, keeping your wine safe all the time will save you money in the long run.

Wine Cellar with a Home Tasting Bar

There are many inspiring wine cellar ideas that you can use to add aesthetic appeal to your home. One of these is to build a wine cellar that has multiple functions. For example, if you’re planning to renovate your spacious dining area, you can transform it into an elegant wine storage and a tasting bar.

Wine Cellar with Tasting Bar

You can even request your wine cellar designer to incorporate some special features, such as a stemware storage rack where you can hang the wine glasses, a cigar humidor, and a lot more. You may also want a “green” feature in your wine cellar such as reclaimed oak wine barrel flooring, tabletops, and wine racking. Another elegant piece of art that you can use is a wine barrel carving, which is a trend in many residential wine cellars in California.

Since wine is perishable, it is important to install a cooling unit in your dining area. Elegance and proper wine storage must go together to prevent waste of investment.

Useful Wine Cellar Tips to Keep in Mind

The wine rack styles that you want to use should be based on the size of the room and the ambiance that you want to create in your wine cellar. You can opt for semi-custom wine racks which are readily built. These wine rack kits include wine rectangular bins, diamond bins, curved corner racks, and a lot more.

For those who want a fully-customize residential wine cellar, you must discuss all your specific wine storage needs, requirements, budget, and the overall look that you want your wine room to have during the design phase.

It is also vital to determine the material for your wine racks. Wooden wine storage racks are sturdy and very appealing. Metal wine racks are known for their durability. They are sleek, making them ideal for a contemporary home. Your choice of wine rack design and material should depend on the existing décor of your home, size of your collection, and room and budget.

Elegant Wooden Wine Cellar Racking

Contemporary Metal Wine Racking

Whatever type of wine cellar you want to have or wherever it is located, a wine cellar refrigeration system should be installed to regulate the two most important factors in proper wine preservation: temperature and humidity.

Let a Wine Cellar Expert Bring Your Wine Cellar Ideas into Reality

Wine Cellars by Coastal has been in the wine cellar industry for several years, designing and installing wine cellars in and around California. Their aim is to provide their clients the efficient and state-of-the-art wine storage solution.

They will ensure that the essential components of your wine cellar such as the climate-control system, wine racking, flooring, door and lighting are installed properly for you to be worry-free about your wine’s safety.

Wine Cellars by Coastal Creates Stellar Wine Cellar Designs

Learn more about Coastal has to offer by visiting their website at http://www.winecellarsbycoastal.com/ or request for a FREE 3D wine cellar design.

Wine Cellar Installations California – Laguna Beach Project by Coastal

Wine Cellar Installations California – Laguna Beach Project (A Processed Video Transcription)

Wine Cellar Installations California – Laguna Beach Project .

Hey, we’re in Laguna Beach, California today and we’re going to take a short tour of a wine cellar installations California project that we actually completed last spring, I think April or May. So let’s walk up the drive and take a look.

A Climate Controlled Wine Cellar – CellarPro Wine Cellar Cooling Units

CellarPro Wine Cellar Cooling Unit

We’re standing in the garage, so we’ll talk about the cooling unit. This is the rear of a self-contained cooling unit. These CellarPro wine cellar cooling units can deal with temperatures up to 110 degrees external temperature.

We don’t have to worry about it too much because we’re in Laguna Beach. This is what the back side of the wine cellar cooling unit looks like.

The cut air exhaust comes out from the top here. This is the filtration system for the intake and this comes in fiber glass replaceable filters or you can get a permanent aluminum frame and an aluminum filter that can be washed.

The Entryway Way – A Dual Paned Glass Wine Cellar Door

Barolo Wine Cellar Door

Okay, let’s take a look at the cellar. When you come down this hallway it’s a little cramped down here.

The first thing you’ll notice is the wine cellar door that we provided the customer; it’s called a Barolo style wine cellar door. It’s a dual pane insulated glass and gives a full view into the wine cellar.

All of our doors come with not only the dual pane glass, the stain, the finish, the casement molding (which is the trim around the perimeter of the door), weather stripping, the jamb, automatic door sweeps; in short, this door is ready to drop into any opening. They are custom built to fit your particular opening.

Wine Storage and Wine Display Furniture

Quarter Round Wine Display Rack

Let’s take a look at the inside of the wine cellar. First you’ll notice on the left side of the wine room is this beautiful quarter round wine display rack.

Not only can you store large format bottles like 3-liter bottles, but it is also an excellent place to display some decorative items such as decanters. It just makes a nice finish end to a length or a run.

For the most part these are 750 ml bottle openings. These openings are 3 3/4″ x 3 3/4″ so they will accommodate just about any size bottle into the opening, including standard champagne, California blue chips, and Oregon Pinots.

Just below the cubbyholes, we’ve got a high reveal wine display row. These are pitched to a 15 degree angle that not only allows you to show off your favorite labels, but also a good management tool because you can store wines above and below the wine display area.

Custom Sized Openings for Wood Cases

At the very bottom, we created custom-size openings for the wood cases that he likes to collect and display. As we pan towards the back of the wine room, here you can see we have some odd corners and turns that we had to make and so our installer Kyle did a great job in keeping that continuity and flow.

Single Bottle and Bulk Wine Storage

High Reveal and Horizontal Label Forward Wine Display

As we come to the right side of the wall, it’s more of the same thing – single bottle storage openings and high reveal wine display. But in this particular wall, just below the display row, we have a horizontal label forward wine display.

Depending on the size of the bottle, this particular bottle is a magnum (or 1.5 L), but if you’re storing Bordeaux style bottles, you can store easily three deep in this particular opening. So a total of six bottles can be potentially stored in this area.

Just below the horizontal display, we’ve got diamond bins for bulk storage. This is a great way to manage wines for those of you who buy in 6 packs, 12 lots, that sort of thing.

This is what we call our regular arch, which has a beautiful whittle board effect or appearance and solid tabletop. We’ve created an opening for puck lights and just above the arch is another horizontal opening for large format displays.

The Arch and Wine Cellar Cooling Unit

The cooling unit, as what we talked about earlier, is a CellarPro self-contained cooling unit. This does not require professional installation, refrigerant lines, and drain lines.

You simply have the wine cellar installations expert create an opening on the wall, just slightly larger than the actual physical dimensions. Put it in the wall, seal around it, and plug it in and your wine room’s cool.

LED Wine Cellar Lighting

We will talk a little bit about the wine cellar lighting. Earlier we mentioned that we provided LED lighting for these display rows, so it will illuminate some of your favorite bottles.

We also included a puck light to illuminate the tabletop area. The question I get from a lot of folks is what about the light fixtures for the ceiling? What should I use?

Wine Cellar Lighting System

Well, the answer is really not an answer because just about any light fixture can be used. Of course, the height of your cellar would determine that.

In this particular case we were supplied with a low profile track wine cellar lighting and it’s somewhat directional. Those can be turned to feature any portion of the wine cellar you’d like.

This light fixture here, the LED lights, and these two areas are actually on separate toddles. Control the mood and the lighting by using one of the appropriate toddles.

Jerry Wilson, Founder and Senior Design Consultant at Coastal

All in all a fun wine cellar installations California project to work with and we’ll certainly like to help you design your project if you have one. Reach out to us via our website www.winecellarsbycoastal.com or call me at 949-355-4376949-355-4376.

Cheers!

Residential Wine Cellar Under the Stairway Closet California Installation

Residential Wine Cellar Under Stairway Closet California Installation – A Processed Video Transcription

Hello and thank you for visiting Coastal Custom Wine Cellars!

I’m going to take you on a tour of a small wine cellar conversion project that we recently completed in Southern California, and then we’ll take a look at the design package for this particular residential wine cellar California project as well. This is a closet that was situated underneath the stairway.

Residential Wine Cellar Under Stairway Closet California Installation .

As you enter, it is certainly tall enough to walk into and maneuver for about 4 feet and then it rapidly descended to about a 5 feet height and took a right under 3 feet. It is limited in size because the back wall here is an exterior wall and made refrigeration method quite easy to select and to install.

Residential Wine Cellar Design – The Drawings

Let’s take a look at the drawings and then we’ll come back to some of the completed pictures of the residential wine cellar. This is an overhead view of the wine room.

The entry is up here on the top left and the walls are labeled A, B, C, and D, all the perimeter dimensions are posted, and on the top right of every page, in this particular page, you get the total capacity of 404 bottles. There’s not a lot of room to enter the area.

Wine Cellar Drawing Overhead View

So, this Elevation A we utilized a 6″ deep component that will lay the bottles sideways. We’ll take a look at that in a moment, but they’re label forward horizontal displays inverses a 13 1/2″ deep rack, which certainly allowed for more room to maneuver in the wine room and certainly didn’t impede the entry.

Elevation A was label forward horizontal displays. They stair step down to allow for the change in height of the ceiling because of the stair. The side elevations show the depths of the wine rack and we’ve got the height at its highest point.

Elevation B is the back wall across from the entry. It’s the exterior wall I mentioned and we’ve got a series of X-bins for bulk storage below, a little bit of single bottle storage above that before we hit a display row.

Wine Display Area

This is called a high reveal display row and as you’ll see here from the side view it’s pitched to the 15 degree angle so the liquid stays in contact with the cork. We’ve got a beautiful way to display the wines, lending some character to the area.

High Reveal Display Row

It’s a good management tool because you can place like wines above and below the display row. Nestled back deep in the wine cellar is the end wall.

We actually placed a wine cellar cooling unit. The reason this is a bit shorter than the other racks is because we placed the wine cellar cooling unit right above here, which we’ll see in some of the photographs.

Wine Racks Design Specifications

This small rack made a transition from the back wall to the right side wall and then as we come back towards the entry, we’ve got some bin storage, open bins for bulk and some more single bottle storage.

These are 3D visuals of the area, as you can see the entry and how it kind of made that L-shaped back to the rear portion here. It turned out nice. I think you’ll agree when you take a look at some of these photos.

3D Design – Residential Wine Cellar California

This wine cellar was created in a Philippine mahogany and we put what’s called a Chappo stain on it with a clear lacquer finish to give it a little bit of a luster. This is the entry, obviously after.

Wine Cellar Art Painting by Janina Pazdan

Wine Cellar Art Painting on the Wall and Ceiling

We had an artist come in and do some faux painting. The theme of this wine cellar art by Janina Pazdan is a grapevine.

If you live in Southern California, specifically Los Angeles and Orange County, we could make her services available to you as well. You see a little bit of that faux wine cellar art painting here on the slope ceiling, that’s the left side as you enter. The back wall with the X cubes.

Oak Wine Barrel Flooring

Oak Wine Barrel Flooring

We also utilized oak barrel series flooring. These are random links of tongue and groove style boards. They actually have some stampings or brandings from the cooperage on the top of the barrel.

These are the display row. Isn’t that beautiful? LED lighting, by the way, is on a separate switch with a dimmer so we can control the mood.

Here’s a little close up picture of some of the cooperage flooring, and our base molding. A close up of our LED lights. We had a little patching to do here, but that was remedied.

Split Wine Cellar Cooling Unit

WhisperKOOL Split Wine Cellar Cooling Unit

This is a WhisperKOOL Platinum mini split wine cellar cooling unit and it easily keeps the room at 55 to 57 degrees, minimal noise. As a matter of fact, I don’t think you would hear the noise anywhere but inside the wine cellar. You won’t hear it outside the residential wine cellar.

That’s me after a couple of glasses of wine. Cheers!

Wine Cellar Conversion – Before and After Photos

Completed Residential Wine Cellar California

Residential Wine Cellars in California: Essentials When Building One

There are lots of people who want to start their wine collection. If you want to start your own wine collection, you need to understand that you cannot begin without first making sure that you have a place to store them. Wines can’t just be stored anywhere because they need specific storage conditions for them age properly. The best place to store wines is in a residential custom wine cellar in Orange County, California.

A custom wine cellar in California can adequately provide the ideal conditions for your wines to mature tastefully. Learn about the basic elements to proper wine storage by reading through this article.

1. Lighting

It is imperative that when you have a custom wine cellar built in California, you keep it away from exposure to direct sunlight. There should be as little light as possible that reaches your wine bottles. There are various organic compounds within wine that are essential to its structure, aroma and flavor. Direct exposure to light, especially ultraviolet light, can potentially destroy these compounds and degrade the quality of your wines.

2. Vibration

Vibration isn’t really a big problem. It can occasionally be a problem when wines are exposed to too much of it like for example, when you keep your wine bottles on top of the kitchen refrigerator. Besides the risk of the bottles breaking, excess vibration can also prevent sediments from settling, and may affect the flavor of your wines. To protect your wine collection from vibration, store it in properly constructed custom wine racks in Orange County, California.

3. Humidity

Wines need to be kept in an adequately humid environment. Ideally, your custom wine cellar in Orange County should have a humidity level that ranges from 60% to 75%. Adequate humidity is necessary because too much and too little humidity can both damage your wine collection.

When humidity is above the ideal levels, moisture builds up and can ruin your wine bottle labels. Mold can form, too, and contaminate your wines. One way to prevent mold formation is by wrapping your wine bottles in saran wrap. Some people would use hair spray and other sealants, but these have unpleasant odors. Saran wrap effectively keeps mold out without having bad odors.

On the other hand, when the humidity is too low, corks may shrink and allow air to enter the bottles. When air comes in contact with the wine, oxidation happens, and this ruins the flavor of your wines. Wines that have been exposed to air often have a rusty taste to its flavor.

If your area has a very dry climate, or if your house is heated and cooled by central air, a good way to have humidity inside the custom wine cellar in CA is by placing a saucer of water inside.

4. Temperature

Temperature is the most important element to wine storage, and the most important consideration when building a home wine cellar in Orange County, California. Wines require a wine storage room wherein the temperature is maintained between 55 to 58 degrees Fahrenheit. There should be minimal to no fluctuations in the temperature level, because frequent fluctuations will negatively affect your wines. Have a quality wine cellar refrigeration system installed in your home custom wine cellar in CA, so that you can be sure that your wines are kept in the ideal storage temperature.

Residential Wine Cellar Design Garage Conversion Orange County California

Residential Wine Cellar Design Garage Conversion Orange County – A Processed Video Transcription

Residential Wine Cellar Design Garage Conversion Orange County .

A Wine Cellar Garage Conversion Project

Wine Cellar Garage Conversion Project California

Hey, we are at Dana Point California today and we are going to look at a residential wine cellar project that we wrapped up just this last October. As you can see, this is a 2-car garage and we actually took a portion or a segment of approximately 5′ long and 5′ wide, and we were able to store some 675 bottles.

We had a few obstacles to overcome besides all the bicycles and all the storage things because of the garage door and the track that it rolls on. We had a limited height to work with, but we were able to maintain some of the storage as you can see above here.

The Wine Cellar Door – Tuscan

Tuscan Wine Cellar Door

All in all, the wine cellar design came out really nice. The clients are very, very happy. The entry is our Tuscan wine cellar door.

It is a radius or true arch with a wrought iron gate and you can see some of the fine detail on the wrought iron with the grapes and the grape leaves. It’s a really nice theme, a very popular theme.

Operable Wrought Iron Wine Cellar Door

One of the nicest features of our Tuscan wine cellar door is that the wrought iron is actually operable. You can lift this little latch here on a hinge for cleaning purposes, so you can keep the dual pane glass free of dust and still create a nice view right into the wine cellar. The latch very simply attaches back to the wine cellar door.

We’re really happy how this all turned out. The customer picked out the paint scheme. It’s kind of a wine color that looks very, very nice with the Premium Redwood.

Cork Wine Cellar Flooring

See the subtle color variations in the wood. It really looks nice with this Pinot color scheme. The flooring is actually, although it looks like its wood, is cork floor, so it has a little bit of gist to it.

As you first enter the residential wine cellar, this particular client has lots of these wooden boxes for magnums and even for certainly larger wood cases for 12 packs and 6 packs, but we start off the run here with a solid quarter round display shelf.

Storage for Large Format Bottles

As we move back further into the cellar, lots of large format bottles (1.5-liter, 3-liter, 6-liter and even in the back you can see a 12-liter bottle). It was very important to him to be able to store and display these properly.

These are in a label forward horizontal display format. In the case of a smaller magnum-style bottle, we can get as many as four per opening, and two bottles per opening in a larger 3-bottle format. These wood shelves here are actually adjustable, so as his collection changes over the months and years, he can certainly adjust the shelving to their proper spacing.

Adjustable Shelves – Residential Wine Cellar

This back wall here, which is quite beautiful, also has adjustable shelves which were intended for wooden cases but certainly they’re fine for decorative features and things of that nature. The bottom portion of the shelf is a double deep lattice diamond bin for bulk configuration that certainly increased the capacity of this 12′ x 5′ wine room.

The lattice-style feature of the diamond bin allows for good air flow around the bottles and adds some nice attractive feature to the wine cellar. We come back down to the right side of the wall. We’ve got lots of single bottle storage with a high reveal display row.

15-Degree Angle Wine Display

These bottles are pitched to the 15 degree angle, so they’re liquid is still in contact with the cork. It gives the wine room a little character and it certainly shows off some of the labels. It is also a good management tool because you can put like wines above and below the display row.

This case opening here is indeed a solid case opening with a solid premium redwood tabletop. We have drawers here for every day accoutrements – corkscrews, napkins, and whatever you need for your wine cellar. More bulk storage down below in a diamond configuration.

The Wine Cellar Cooling Unit – CellarPro

Wine Cellar Cooling Unit

The wine cellar cooling unit is a self-contained CellarPro cooling unit with variable fan speeds that will deal with temperatures of up to 110 degrees. This one actually exhausts to the outdoors, so we’ll take a look at that in a moment.

The wine cellar cooling unit has an extended housing or extended cover, I should say, to protect the housing from the elements and it has a reasonable air filter as well, one that could be washed. This is the rear of the wine cellar cooling unit that I was telling you about.

It extends beyond the house a little bit, but more so than the last project that we looked at because of this added depth to protect the rear exhaust and the reusable aluminum filter that protects it from the elements. The drain line here simply drains off into the flower bed.

Residential Wine Cellar Dana point California

Coastal Offers the Best Custom Wine Cellar Doors

At Coastal Custom Wine Cellars, each wine cellar project is challenging. There are many components that must be installed properly and factors to consider from the design phase to the completion of your wine cellar. One of these is the wine cellar door which plays a very important role in proper wine storage.

How Your Wine Cellar Door Must be Constructed

Wine cellar doors must be constructed in such a way that they are able to perform their function in preventing warm air from the outside and the cooler air inside the wine cellar from mixing. Thus, proper insulation and sealing of the entryway to your wine’s resting place must be given importance.

How is a wine cellar door constructed so that it is appropriately sealed? To ensure that no air escapes out of your wine cellar, the door must be weather-stripped and attached with sweep and threshold or automatic bottoms. Wine cellar door manufacturers use the right size of door jam to ensure effective sealing.

Benefits of Proper Wine Cellar Insulation

A wine cellar that is well insulated will keep wine storage temperature and humidity levels stable, allowing wines to reach proper maturation and release their most desirable flavors and aromas before they are served and enjoyed with family or friends. Without proper sealing, your wine collection will go to waste.

This also lowers energy consumption since your wine cellar cooling unit will not run continually when the door is tightly sealed.

Custom Wine Cellar Doors by Coastal Custom Wine Cellars

When choosing a wine cellar door manufacturer, Coastal Custom Wine Cellars is the company you can count on. They construct wine cellar doors using LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) technology. This process results in wine cellar doors that are resistant to shrinkage and warping.

In addition to durable doors, Coastal’s wide array of wine cellar doors can be customized to meet your personal style. For the material, you can choose from wood, glass, wrought iron, or a combination of these. You can also request your personal choice of theme which you want to be incorporated on the door.

Custom Wine Cellar Doors by Coastal

Before choosing your door, make sure to first determine the look that you desire for your wine cellar. Whether you want a traditional, contemporary, or vintage look, it’s all up to you. Click here to view wine cellar door options.

Coastal Custom Wine Cellars will listen to every detail of your wine cellar needs. They are one of the best California wine cellar designers and manufacturers who have completed remarkable projects. They also offer stylish wine racks, efficient wine refrigeration systems, and unique wine cellar flooring.

Wine Cellars by Coastal – a Wine Cellar Expert

Request a 3D wine cellar design for FREE! Contact Coastal at (888) 735-8889 or visit their website at http://www.winecellarsbycoastal.com.

Types of Wine Racks in Orange County, California

Are you fond of wine? Are you planning to start a wine collection? Wine racks in Orange County, California are the safest place to store wines. There are different kinds of wine racks in California. They can be made of metal, wood or glass. Learn about these basic kinds of wine racks!

Metal Wine Racks California

Metal wine racks can be made from various kinds of metals. The most common metals used are wrought iron, cast, chrome and stainless steel. Compared to other kinds of wine racks, metal wine racks have more intricate bends, as well as twists and turns. This makes metal wine racks have more flexible designs. Metal wine racks are very strong and durable, but can be very heavy for table or counter top display. One concern is that temperature and humidity inside a custom wine cellar can damage the metal over time. Metal wine racks are great for those who store wines over a short period of time. If you consume wine frequently, metal wine racks are the choice for you.

Glass Wine Racks California

Engraved glass wine racks are very beautiful. They have a dramatic effect, and come in both intricate and simple designs. One common problem with glass wine racks is that they can easily be damaged by frequent changes in temperature and humidity. Glass wine racks are best for those who only want to display wines for a short period of time, or for frequent consumption.

Wooden Wine Racks California

Wooden wine racks in Orange County, California can be made of various kinds of wood. Most of these woods are mildew resistant. This means that they can withstand the moist climate inside a custom wine cellar in California. Wooden wine racks are also very beautiful, timeless and classic. This kind of wine rack is also good for long term wine storage.

Wooden wine racks in California are the best choice for keeping wine corks moist and secure in the bottles.

Custom Wine Cellar California

Custom wine cellars are the ideal place to store wines. As long as they are well insulated, have a vapor barrier installed and have a quality wine cellar refrigeration system installed, they are the best place for wines to age properly. Wine cellars by Coastal are among the most reliable storage places for wines. For more information on custom wine racks and other wine storage needs, visit Coastal at their website today!

California Residential Wine Rooms – Dana Point Wine Cellar Design Project by Coastal

A custom residential wine cellar is the perfect wine storage and display solution for passionate wine lovers who want to start growing their wine collection. Skillfully designed and carefully constructed California residential wine rooms can achieve optimal wine cellar conditions for storing and aging wines, as well as provide a cozy ambiance for entertaining friends and fellow wine aficionados.

Coastal Custom Wine Cellars recently completed a custom residential wine rooms garage conversion project in Dana Point, California. The Coastal team redesigned a 2-car garage enclosure and transformed it into a fully functioning wine storage area with a total storage capacity of 725 wine bottles.

Garage Conversion Wine Cellar Design

Coastal provided their client with a complimentary three dimensional wine cellar design of the proposed California residential wine rooms project. The 3D design package includes overhead views and elevation views of the wine storage area. A three dimensional presentation is a useful design tool that shows how the various wine cellar components fit together, plus it gives the client a detailed glimpse of the finished product.

Dana Point California Wine Cellar Design

Different custom wine rack styles were integrated into the wine cellar design to accommodate the client’s assortment of wine bottles, such as 1.5-liter, 3-liter, and 6-liter bottles and wine casings. The right combination of wine racking systems provided maximum storage capacity to the residential wine cellar space and established efficient display solutions for organizing and showcasing the wine collection.

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The right side wall is, for the most part, single bottle storage openings with inside dimensions that measure 3 ¾” x 3 ¾,” which can fit most 750 ml wine bottles, including Oregon Pinots, Shiraz, Zinfandels, and standard champagne bottles. This area of the wine storage space also features a tabletop with drawers for storing various wine accessories.

To provide ample storage for some of the client’s large format bottles, a label forward horizontal display rack was installed above the tabletop opening, which could store 4 magnums or 1.5 liter bottles in a horizontal orientation.

For bulk storage, diamond bin components were added just below the tabletop drawers. Diamond bins can hold a large amount of different-sized wine bottles.

A beautiful feature in this California residential wine rooms project is the high reveal display row that runs around the entire perimeter of the custom wine cellar. Wine bottles are pitched to a 15 degree angle, which allows for the full visibility of the wine labels. Soft LED lighting affixed behind the valance provides dramatic lighting and better illumination to the bottles on the display row.

Quarter Round Display Wine Rack

The back wall of this custom residential wine rooms Dana Point project includes several openings for wood case storage as well as additional single bottle storage racks and high reveal display row. A double deep configuration was added to this area to increase storage capacity and provide more tabletop area.

Most of the client’s large format bottles (such as double magnums and imperials) were displayed on the left side wall. On this side of the wine cellar space, more wood case openings were provided with adjustable shelving to allow the client to adjust the spacing for the different sized wood casings.

A quarter round display rack was used as an end piece to the racking frame on the left side wall. This type of racking system can be used as a display tool for artistic pieces or wine accoutrements like decanters.

CellarPro Wine Cellar Cooling Unit

Residential wine rooms require proper refrigeration equipment to help stabilize the environment. For this particular wine cellar design project, the designers installed a CellarPro exterior vent cooling system. It was mounted onto an opening in the racking frame on the right side wall. To ensure an optimal seal and to add aesthetic value to the wine cellar, a Tuscan-styled arched door with operable iron grill seals the wine cellar entryway.