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Innovative Cellars Celebrate Contemporary Wine Storage Design
When I envision a wine cellar, I picture a dark, cave-like room outfitted with stone, wood and old wine barrels. But, for those of us who are more contemporary in our personal style, wouldn't it be fun to design an equally contemporary wine cellar? From my perspective, contemporary design in this setting is really all about showing the structure of the wine cellar — strip away all the rustic elements and highlight the wine. Here are some great examples of how to bring in contemporary stylings to your wine cellar.
Backlit shelving allows the shape of the bottles to be used almost like art. The play of light off the walls adds another interesting set of textures and colors.
Dressed in white, this small kitchen is a perfect companion to a glass-enclosed wine storage area. If you are not able to have an entire kitchen setup, at least consider a small countertop and sink area. It will make the whole space more functional and enjoyable.
I just imagine walking the Italian countryside and coming across some door in the side of a cliff. I walk through the door and into a fantastic wine cellar.
Here, the clean lines of the wine storage are a nice counterpoint to the rustic table and stone surroundings.
Here, the clean lines of the wine storage are a nice counterpoint to the rustic table and stone surroundings.
This small wine cellar could be tucked under a staircase or put in an unused closet or a basement. The clean lines of the wood surround, simple bottle hanging system and lighting keep it feeling contemporary but warm.
A small set of wine cubbies sits perfectly next to the kitchen area and tucked next the staircase. What probably was an underutilized area is given new life and purpose.
This peg-board system allows the owners to change the layout of the storage depending on what they want to highlight. By removing some pegs and installing shelves, they were able to show off their pricey champagne (which I like to imagine they purchased on a recent trip to France).
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