We are happy to tell you that we know what it takes to build a glass wine cellar. At Custom Wine Cellars San Francisco, we can build your residential glass wine cellars at any location in the city.
It takes years of experience and knowledge to build the perfect glass wine room that fits every San Francisco residence, whether in Pacific Heights or Nob Hill. A few things you need to consider are the lighting, temperature, and overall storage space. Knowing these details is important in building the perfect contemporary or transitional wine cellar. In this article, we will help you get started.
The Process of Creating Stunning Residential Glass Wine Cellars
Planning is crucial in building a residential glass wine cellar in San Francisco. The planning needs to be meticulous and collaborative. Every space needs to be planned out from the ceiling, insulation, and temperature down to the finish of the wine racks. When you have design or storage demands, we do our best to meet your expectations.
Cool, Modern Residential Glass Wine Cellars
For your residential glass wine cellar ideas, having abundant natural light is a modern take. When our ancestors built their cellars, they were typically in dark, underground areas for cool temperatures. Wine ages best when kept at a temperature of 55 degree Fahrenheit. Thankfully, now we have cooling systems and insulation technologies that can aid in the aging of your wine while keeping your space well-lit.
In this special project, we had to plan based on the client’s space. They wanted their custom glass wine cellar built in the guesthouse. They envisioned a guesthouse with a glass wine cellar and a lounging area. This separation between the cellar and the lounge area was an advantage. Having the glass wine cellar separate from the lounging area confined the cool air within it, making it easier to regulate or maintain the temperature inside the cellar.
Bright, Residential Wine Rooms
Working with light is an important thing we have to consider when building cellars because light signals that heat could enter the room. Heat can disrupt the aging of your wine, but it’s not a lost cause. With a sufficient cooling system, you can still have a bright cellar.
With this project, the first thing we noticed was the light. There were huge windows that shone brilliantly all over the space. So we prioritized installing a cooling system that could manage the temperature of the glass wine cellar
To emphasize how the light bounces in the cellar, we used a stained glass Barolo door for the entrance of the guest house. This gave a dramatic entrance to the cellar that is sure to pique the curiosity of any guest.
For a brighter space, we used glass doors and panels to separate the wines from the lounging area. It lets the natural light in and makes the wine cellar stand out. It gave the guests a beautiful view of the bottles as they sipped from their glasses in the relaxing lounge.
Well-Organized Residential Glass Wine Cellars
Residential wine cellar designs get their most fun from creating the perfect wine racks. First, if you want your wine cellar racks made of wood, there are multiple kinds of wood to choose from to create stunning wooden wine racks. Among the
popular choices are mahogany, premium redwood, and pine. These materials are known and commonly used for wine cellar racking because of their durability.
In our project, we used Alderwood racking. Alderwood is a soft and lightweight hardwood that’s sturdy enough to hold your heavy bottles. It also reacts to stains beautifully. So for this project, we used an Early American stain on the Alderwood. It has a brown and tan hue that looks magnificent in the light. It makes the cellar feel more inviting despite the cool temperature. It added a touch of warmth to the space while keeping the bottles safe.
For storage, the clients were looking to store over a thousand bottles in the glass wine cellar. Organizing 1,500 bottles can be overwhelming. To keep the bottles neat and organized in this project, we incorporated multiple racking configurations. We used X bins, display rows, and case storage. This makes storing 1,500 bottles of liquor possible without making the space look too busy and chaotic.
Having the right organization and racking system for your residential glass wine cellars is a creative and technical process. We recommend you get a professional who can execute your vision and give you expert advice along the process.
Custom Wine Cellars San Francisco, Your Professional Wine Cellar Builders
Finding the right people to build your San Francisco residential wine cellars can take time and effort. Good thing we have a great team of designers and builders who can turn your ideas into a tangible wonder. With Custom Wine Cellars San Francisco, you get a team of experts who can guide your decisions as you build your residential glass wine cellars in San Francisco.
Here’s another sneak peak into one of our partner’s contemporary glass wine cellars, but with metal wine racking.
If you reside in the West of Twin Peaks, Haight-Ashbury, Seacliff, Marina District, Financial District, or anywhere within the San Francisco area, we can help you create a stunning glass wine cellar that will add beauty and value to your home. Start building your glass wine cellars with us by calling +1 (415) 508 – 8419.
