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Custom Wine Cellar Ceilings: The Sky’s The Limit With WCI!
Thinking of a home improvement project for the coming summer season? Take a tour of your wine cellars and see what needs to be spruced up! Most of the time, we’re too busy looking around our wine cellars that we forget to look UP. Yup, yup, that’s right! For this summer, we can try giving focus on one decorative aspect of our wine cellars that we take for granted a lot – our ceilings.
We may not be aware of this but wine cellar ceilings play a vital role when it comes to maintaining the perfect storage conditions in our wine cellar. This is particularly the case when trying to keep the humidity levels within the proper numeric proportions. Since spring is in full swing and summer is just around the corner, expect that there will be significant climate changes in the next few months. So while you have a good quality wine cooling system in your wine cellars, it’s also a must to go over the seemingly “little” details in its structural make-up. Case in point – your wine cellar ceilings!
Creative functionality right “up there!”
Wine cellar enthusiasts are all too familiar with the necessity of installing vapor barriers and insulated wine cellar doors. But other things also have to be considered in order to create a completely ideal set-up for your valued collection. As far as wine cellar ceilings are concerned, they too should be properly insulated while being stylish enough to accentuate your entire wine cellar design. Under normal standards, the insulation should be a minimum of R-30 in the ceilings.
Here at WCI, we provide solutions for every aspect of your wine cellar needs, from the wine racking system, wine cellar cooling and refrigeration, wine cellar flooring, and down to the other miscellaneous details such as your wine cellar ceilings. We make it a point to emphasize the significance of details, even though they are not usually the first things you take into account when undertaking a wine cellar project. That’s because when it comes to wine cellar construction, all the details have to come together so that the perfect environment can be realized.
But of course, we also make it a point to take everything a notch higher. So while we carefully consider the functional side of wine cellar ceilings, we also try to provide variety when it comes to style. Our ceilings offer dramatic finishing touches to really raise the aesthetic value of your wine cellar. Moreover, they are specially crafted from materials that help in maintaining temperature and humidity levels for idea wine storage conditions. This is because from the wood options down to the custom stains and finishes, everything has been taken into consideration to ensure that the highest quality products will be delivered. Here are a few samples of how you can add a few artistic touches and incorporate style into our functional wine ceiling selections:
- Etched Light Box
- Raised Panel Ceilings
- Tongue & Groove Paneling
- Coffered Ceiling
- Tongue & Groove Radius Ceiling
Need more help on how to make the right choices? You can actually meet up with design consultants near you using our consultant locator! So go ahead and let the sky be the limit for your wine cellar project this summer ^_^.
Touches Of Spring In Your Wine Cellars
“The naked earth is warm with Spring,
And with green grass and bursting trees
Leans to the sun’s kiss glorying,
And quivers in the sunny breeze.”
~Julian Grenfell
The beautiful season of spring is just peeking around the corner. Springtime is one of the most awaited seasons of the year because it signifies a new beginning, a fresh take on life. Spring is the symbol of change, literally, the turning over of a new leaf as nature once again begins to envelope the earth in color and beauty.
This is also one of the best times for us to initiate some wonderful changes in our wine cellars to greet the early beginnings of the season. Sprucing up our wine cellars for spring is definitely a fun project. Moreover, when you do it the WCI way, it doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg! Here are some of our sweet suggestions for touches of springtime in your wine cellars.
1. Add a dash of color!
Putting in touches of heartwarming spring in your wine cellars is as simple as placing gorgeous wine cellar art in strategic places. For example, customized hand-painted paintings or murals framed on a standard archway will surely bring forth a burst of color. Or if you have a more generous budget, you can commission onsite murals for a highly customized masterpiece. Our professional and extremely skilled wine cellar artists are willing to travel anywhere in the world to create breathtaking art painted directly on your wine cellar walls and ceilings.
2. Upgrade your wine cellar entryway!
We have emphasized many times over that a beautiful wine cellar door can really amp up the aesthetic value of any wine cellar. To greet the spring season, why not make your wine cellar entryway more attuned to the concept of Mother Nature at her grandest? Etched glass doors in delicate grapevine designs or Wrought Iron Grilles in exotic floral patterns certainly exude the proper spring flavor. You can also choose to go with standard full glass doors to capture the dazzling sunlight and enjoy the mirage of colors reflected on your prized collection
3. Go vintage!
There’s nothing like the spring season to rock an old-country charm for your wine cellars. Vintage-themed wine racks, cabinets, floors, and other wine cellar accessories are sure to be piping hot this season. You can start out by adding some of our uber popular and economical Vintage View Wine Racks. Or you can make a literally sweeping impression with our Vintage Wine Barrel flooring and match it with our Vintage Wine Barrel Tabletops. You can also try out some Tumbled Stone art, tabletop, or countertop for an aged yet elegant appeal.
4. Stain it!
Upgrading the look of your wine cellar can be as easy and wonderfully affordable as touching up those racks and furniture with brand-new stains and finish options. But don’t just go staining them randomly! Go with the season and choose something literally spring-themed. For example, a Light Danish stain will bring out the golden hues of your wood, reminiscent of the glow of the first rays of sunlight in spring. A Lacquer Finish is also highly popular for a gleaming and timeless look to your wine cellar. And here’s a fun fact! Our stains and finishes are all water-based and totally environment-friendly. It’s just perfect for the spring season that celebrates the wonders of Mother Nature.
Make all things bright and beautiful in your wine cellars and usher in a warm and happy springtime! If you need more creative wine cellar design solutions, feel free to locate a WCI consultant near your area today or better yet, chat with one online for free.
Step Into Some Fab Wine Cellar Flooring Only At WCI!
It’s time to throw a little light on the value of having a super attractive yet equally durable wine cellar flooring. We may not realize it but one of the elements in a wine cellar that is most often taken for granted is the flooring. This may be because we think just putting in something durable is enough. But it certainly isn’t especially if you’re a true blue wine enthusiast. If you’re seeking a custom look for your wine cellar, it means that every last detail should be taken into consideration, even something seemingly less significant like your wine cellar flooring.
Simple or intricate, you name it, we’ve got it!
If you haven’t checked out our gorgeous selection of wine cellar flooring designs, you’ve really been missing out on a lot! Our floor designs are indubitably attractive as much as they are resilient. They are made from outstanding quality materials that are perfect in helping maintain ideal wine storage conditions in your wine cellar. Most flooring selections are either just all about the quality or all about the appearance of the wine cellar floor. But when you talk about WCI wine cellar flooring, you’re talking about quality and style merged into one fabulous package.
Now for those of you who prefer a simple and classic wine cellar flooring that won’t detract from the design of an elaborate wine racking system, Cork Flooring is an excellent option. Cork floors are naturally beautiful and highly durable. Plus, they are eco-friendly since cork is a rapidly renewable source. You can also go for the Vintage Wine Barrel Flooring for an elegant yet eye-popping look that lends an authentic old-country charm to your wine cellars. This is one wine flooring option that is so highly personalized because each plank is a unique design all on its own. Thus, no matter how many wine cellars are outfitted with this floor design, each one will still come out beautifully distinct.
For wine cellar enthusiasts that desire a little more drama or perhaps seek a more romantic touch to their floors, Painted Tile Flooring or Mosaic Flooring may be right up your alley. You will certainly be amazed at our extensive and delectable selection of original painted tile designs that can add that dreamy appeal you’ve been wanting in your wine cellar. Each tile is fully customizable, depending on your preference. Simply provide us with the images you desire or allow our talented professional wine cellar artists come up with a masterpiece for you. Our Mosaic Flooring also sports more or less similar features with the additional option for materials such as antique fine china, stained glass, and porcelain.
In providing wine cellar solutions to everyone’s wine cellar needs, we’ve always adhered to the unspoken principle that beauty and function is a necessary tandem. But when it comes to wine cellar flooring, we’ve gone all out to make things even more amazing. Our wine cellar flooring products are affordable and eco-friendly to boot and if they don’t tickle your fancy right about now, then we don’t know what will. Head on over to our online store today and turn that wine cellar into as knockout, from top to bottom! Plus, we’re having a whopping 10% off on our Vintage Wine Barrel Cooperage Flooring so hurry up and get those orders in today before everything gets sold out.
Sugar And Spice And Everything Nice For Our Wine Cellars
Just about everyone adores pretty things, am I right? I believe that a person who cannot appreciate pretty things is really a sad one or just someone with zero aesthetic sense. For me, “pretty” is more than just an adjective to describe the outward appearance but it also denotes happiness and satisfaction. You feel pretty because you’re content with yourself inside and out! When it comes to wine cellars, it’s basically the same principle. “Pretty” wine cellars simply means that they exude a welcoming aura owing to a charming and warm appearance, from the wine racking system down to every last bit of wine cellar furniture. Pretty wine cellars make for delightful wine tasting moments and we’ll show you exactly how to achieve that!
Bring in a little light…
A well-lighted wine cellar radiates a friendly and cozy atmosphere. Also, the right wine cellar lighting system can allow you to display your gorgeous collection to maximum advantage. The strategic installation of your lighting system can lend a more elegant feel to your wine racking system and highlight not only those wine bottles but also those wine cellar accessories that you’ve been so proud of. Case in point, stunning wine cellar art framed in archways and tasting stations. We have always understood the value of a good wine cellar lighting system and how it can take the ambience of your wine cellars to a totally new level:
Have the heart for art…
We’ve mentioned about wine cellar art and just how unbelievably talent our wine cellar artists are in giving birth to such ethereal masterpieces. In helping create beautiful wine cellars, artistic accents are almost indispensable. It’s important to think of the right elements to use, though, so that your art pieces will work together to create a harmonious architectural balance with your wine racking system and not clash with or overpower your collection which after all, should be the focal point of your wine cellar. That’s why we have provided our loyal patrons with a bevy of artistic alternatives which would work with any wine cellar design or theme:
Widen your horizons…
If you haven’t yet come to realize just how much lovely windows can do for your wine cellar, then you’re really missing out. Pretty wine cellars should showcase pretty windows as an unwritten rule. These windows add flair to your wine cellars, a touch of class that’s unique all on its own. Coupled with the proper wine cellar lighting and knowing how to choose the right wine cellar door with these windows will definitely give you a wine cellar that’s worthy of the front cover of a magazine. Spend a bit of time with our experienced design consultants and see what style would work best with your wine cellar’s present layout and turn it into something really magical:
When you want every bottle you open and every glass that touches your lips to taste like heaven, all it takes is adding a little sugar and spice to your wine cellar. Mixing and matching wine cellar accessories and focusing on the bits and pieces we often take for granted can turn an ordinary wine cellar and an ordinary wine tasting affair into something truly beautiful. Take advantage of our free consultation services today and make your wine cellar pretty inside and out!
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