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Vintner Wine Cellars: Why Polished Elegance Is The New Gorgeous

A couple of blog posts ago, we featured a fine gentleman’s classy wine cellar all decked in Vintner wine racks. We were nothing short of enthralled at the breathtaking composition of the finished product. Today, we bring you another magical wine cellar transformation, still courtesy of the ever versatile Vintner.

What we are witnessing here is a testament to Vintner’s famed versatility in terms of wine storage. See how the individual bottle wine racks can manage to house just about any bottle size, from standard-sized wine bottles to champagne, magnums, and other larger-sized bottles. From the image, you can easily see how carefully crafted the racks are, with beveled ends and rounded edges to cradle each bottle lovingly. Notice how exceptionally polished the entire wine racking system appears, especially in the customized wine cellar lighting.

We’re just totally in love with that stunning wine cellar door with the delicate wrought iron design! It creates a most amazing entryway to the equally gorgeous wine cellar that lies beyond it. You can even catch a glimpse of the individual wine bottle racks illuminated by the custom LED lighting peeping behind the grilles and glass. It sure makes for an enticing teaser to potential wine guests!

Now here we can see a closer view of those beautiful individual wine bottle racks in unstained All-Heart Redwood. Redwood and Vintner are one of the more popular and timeless combinations that any wine cellar enthusiast cannot find a fault with. This featured wine cellar gets that point across perfectly. A simple, standard archway adds an elegant touch to the wine racking system and perhaps with the right wine cellar art, it would look even more spectacular. Speaking of wine cellar art, some pieces from our exquisite collection of custom wine cellar paintings and murals would certainly provide the right ambiance.

A trademark of the Vintner Series is the way the racks are specially configured in a semi-custom design to accommodate almost any ceiling height. In addition the curved and corner racks make it possible for the racks to span the width of any wine room, hugging the sharp nooks and crannies with no problem at all. Also, the custom crown and base moldings, particularly those for curved corners as reflected in the image below contribute significantly to the creation of a genuinely seamless look for your wine racking system. We just love how the individual and bulk storage combinations reflect so much versatility in this wine cellar. The Diamond Bins also bring a tasteful, dramatic touch to the entire set-up.

As far as awe-inspiring wine cellars go, today’s feature all decked in pure Vintner goodness really stand out in every angle. With a bottle capacity of over 500, this is one uber practical wine cellar that is second to none when it comes to beauty, function, and style. Learn more about Vintner and our other wine rack kits by visiting our Video Galleries and chatting with our experienced wine cellar design consultants today ^_^.

Silver Series Custom Wine Racks: Sensational In Every Way

The secret to sensational wine cellars is not having an unlimited budget. We at WCI will certainly be the first to tell you that! Custom wine cellars are borne from creativity and resourcefulness, not from having six or seven figures in your bank account. Of course, if you have the budget for it, there’s no stopping you from splurging. But the point we just want to get across is the fact that beautiful wine cellars need not be exorbitant.

Moreover, custom wine cellars don’t need to be huge or overly spacious either. You can easily fit in a custom wine cellar in your home no matter how limited the space may seem. The answer to such space issues is merely selecting the appropriate wine racks to do the job. Still unconvinced? Allow us to take you on a tour of our Silver Series Custom Wine Racks!

A reflection of affordability and class…

If there’s anything that can be said about the Silver Series, it’s definitely budget-friendly. You get almost the same wine racking options as the more formidable Platinum Series or the stylish Gold Series at a price that’s really easy on the pocket. The only slight difference is in the reduced depth racking which would explain Silver being the cheaper option. However, you basically get the same stuff: individual bottle storage, bulk storage, gorgeous corner and curved wine racks, wine displays, and even custom wine tasting tables and decorative accents.

The Silver Series is the best choice for those who are just starting out and possess some excellent vintages that need to be stored properly and highlighted accordingly. The unique configurations of the wine racks are also ideal for compact spaces where nooks and crannies seem to be useless. The Silver Series can easily turn that dark corner under the stairs into a stunning under stairwell wine cellar transformation. Or, it can create wine cellar closets out of those tight, limited spaces between your dining area and your kitchen, or your living room and the kitchen and so on. Thanks to the bevy of racking choices, you can still achieve that elegant, polished look worthy of a Platinum or Gold!

…with no compromise on quality!

The Silver Series Custom Wine Racks also come in our top five quality wood choices as well as other available wood varieties. This accounts for the outstanding quality and craftsmanship of the racks despite the affordable price. That’s because we staunchly believe that affordable wine cellars are not equivalent to inferior quality. Such a parallelism certainly doesn’t exist in the WCI book! Moreover, the Silver Series also allows for single and double deep bottle storage in its individual wine racks, as well as accommodations for larger-sized bottles, magnums, and champagne.

While the rails and edges are not beveled as in the Platinum and Gold Series, the same are masterfully crafted to ensure that each bottle is still cradled securely without the labels tearing off. Despite the lack of variety of the wine racking options as compared to the more versatile Platinum and Gold Series, the Silver still holds its own in the flexibility department. This is owing to the semi-custom design of the racks that allow them to be racked and stacked accordingly, achieving just the same seamless proportions from floor to ceiling as any other collection.

So if budget and space are working against your wine cellar dreams, never think that you cannot reach them. Your wine cellar can still be a sensation and a half, with the Silver Series Custom Wine Racks working with you!

What’s In A Wine Cellar: Some Points To Ponder

What separates a “good” wine cellar from a “great” one? Is it all about the design? The wine racks? Or is all about the wine bottles themselves? We don’t know how you guys would answer this question but for our part, we say that a great wine cellar is all about the total package. We believe that while an excellent wine racking system can do wonders for your wine cellar, it’s not the only thing that defines it. Here are some points to ponder on what we think SHOULD be in a “great” wine cellar:

1. The right wood choice

While we do concur that wine racks do play a major role in turning out an amazing wine cellar, we’d like to go to it one better. It should be all about “quality” wine racks and this means choosing the right material for the same. Wood, of course, is the most popular material to go with when we’re building custom wine cellars. But whether or not you have made a good wood choice for your wine racks is a most essential matter. Standard wine cellars may sport “good” wine racks but custom wine cellars showcase wine racks crafted from top-grade wood choices. If you want to know how we do it here at WCI, check out our detailed wine cellar wood selections.

2. The right wine cellar lighting

What good would be all those elegant wine cellar racks and picture-perfect wine cellar furniture if you don’t know how to highlight them? More importantly, how can you show off your valuable collection by literally keeping everything in the dark? That being said, it’s perfectly obvious how the right wine cellar lighting can transform the layout of any wine cellar. A strategic lighting system can help illuminate the best features of your wine cellar and create a classy ambiance. LED Downlights, LED Display Lighting, and Fluorescent Slimlites can accent just the right angles in your wine cellar and shine the spotlight where it’s really needed.

3. The right wine refrigeration system

Remember that we said that a great wine cellar is all about the total package? That means it has all the elements needed to create the most ideal of wine storage conditions coupled with a unique and attractive appearance. In other words, it’s function and beauty combined both inside and outside the bottle. For this reason, we believe that establishing total environment control in your wine cellars is of utmost importance. This can only be achieved if you pick the right wine refrigeration system, taking into account the size, location, and other configurations of your wine cellar.

4. The right wine cellar accents

Again, we place emphasis on the term “total package.” This would also translate to paying attention to even the littlest details in your wine cellar like the ceiling, flooring, tasting tables, countertops, cabinets, and wine cellar art among others. While these may be said to “accent” your wine cellars, they actually do more than that. They make everything come together turning out a wine cellar with a wine racking system that transition smoothly from wall to floor to ceiling. In other words, putting together the right combination of wine cellar accessories and accents equals balance, harmony, and symmetry in your wine cellar. The end result of this is of course, nothing less than an amazing wine cellar transformation.

Now the question is: are you building “good” or “great” wine cellars? Because there’s no reason to settle for something “ordinary” when you can easily have something “exceptional.” It’s no longer about what’s in your wine cellars that matter but what SHOULD be in them. Chat with our design specialists and check out our online store today!

Wine Cellar Transformations: Why They Never Cease To Amaze

 ”Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone.”

~ Dorothy Parker ~

Why is it that we cannot really tear ourselves away from this kind of plot no matter how repetitive it can get: Girl or boy starts of as shy, awkward, and totally clueless when it comes to fashion. Then, either because of a love interest or the need for social acceptance, the protagonist decides to undergo a makeover. Or else, some ally or sidekick decides to do it for him or her.

Next scene, you see a totally transformed person looking really different from the original nerdy kid. Plus, he struts his stuff with confidence and gradually begins to appreciate and work on his potentials. Ending: either the protagonist gets the love interest or doesn’t but becomes a huge success anyway.

Indeed, there is something about these “transformation” plots that border on the Cinderella theme that really appeal to almost any type of audience. It’s not about shallow vanity but it’s more like because even with the same plot, we come to realize and be reminded of our self-worth – that if we just do our best to improve ourselves, nothing is impossible. And isn’t that true about our wine cellars as well?

Notice that every Tech Tuesday, we run a featured wine cellar here on our blog. Each week, it’s a different wine cellar, whether residential or commercial. But if you would look at it, it’s still the same transformation plot as well. Nonetheless, each feature never ceases to capture our fancy and our imagination. Now don’t go on telling us you guys don’t get inspired or your artistic flames don’t get sparked by those eye-catching images of custom-made wine cellars.

Human nature does dictate that the appeal to the visual appetite is certainly the strongest. Even if we deny it, look at how we initially react to a beautiful face! It’s the same principle with inanimate objects such as wine cellars. We get enthralled by wine cellars that are beautifully designed and when those wine bottles are displayed in a highly unique and elegant way. This is why putting together a custom wine racking system with functional yet stylish wine racks is really essential.

“Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.” 

~ Edgar Allan Poe ~

And it’s not all about the wine racks either. What catches our eye with wine cellar transformations is how every detail comes together to create a harmonious and balanced symmetry of system and style. For example, look at how putting a choice piece of wine cellar art in a standard wine cellar archway can add color and life to any wine cellar. Or notice selecting the right wine cellar flooring or ceiling can redefine an entire wine cellar room. And even with just closet transformations, witness how playing with the elements of custom wine cellar lighting and glass can create an ethereal aura.

Now if you guys think it’s all skin-deep, wine cellar transformations don’t stop just there. Our awe-inspiring Tech Tuesdays are enough proofs of what we call as “soulful” transformations. These consist of customizing essential elements of wine storage like wine refrigeration units, cooling systems, and humidifiers. So it’s not just about making wine bottles look gorgeous all the time but it’s essentially about keeping them in the best of taste conditions.

Moreover, our continued thrust to manufacture eco-friendly wine cellar products speaks on just how we aim to transform wine cellars inside and out. From our wood choices down to our stain and finish options, we’ve managed to combine quality and beauty to bring about meaningful wine cellar transformations.

So if you’re still wondering why these “transformation” tales just never grow old, think of how everyone deep down inside always wants to put his best foot forward. Think about how every wine cellar enthusiast always wants his wine cellar to be hailed as a beauty, inside and out. With that, the answer becomes as clear as the bottles that sparkle in your wine cellar. Remember, it may sound sly but Cinderella couldn’t possibly have won the Prince’s heart at first glance with just her rags! So don’t hold back and embark on your own wine cellar transformation today ^_^.