Design Consultant Installation Residential Wine Cellar South Miami Coral Gables Project
Written by WineCellarDesign
Coral Gables is an international city, less than five miles from Miami airport.
It is often referred to as The City Beautiful, blending Mediterranean and urban style, with homes varying from historical cottages to waterway estates.
It has the feel of a European city in South Florida, with less hustle and bustle than Miami.
Coral Gables South Miami Custom Wine Cellar
The Coral Gables wine cellar was a very special project; a gift from a wife to her husband. She knew exactly the style she wanted for her husband’s wine cellar installation.
Her main inspiration came from a vacation they shared in California Wine County.
After visiting many wineries, Silver Oak Winery’s custom stainless steel and wood wine racks style, mixing modern and rustic elements, would fit together perfectly with their home in Coral Gables, Florida.
To make her husband’s dream wine room a reality she needed to find the right contractor. She chose Wine Cellar International’s; expert design consultants due to their track record in building and designing residential wine cellars in Florida.
She started the process by providing Jake Duquette, owner of Wine Cellar International, images and photos of her dream wine cellar. Jake then came to her Coral Gables home and took detailed measurements of the space.
After collecting the images, photos, measurements and getting specific details of her husband’s wine storage needs (types of wines, size of bottles, and number of bottles to store) Jake had what he needed to begin the design process.
Using the wine room measurements, Jake incorporated all her requests in a 3-D design. Jake worked with the homeowner, editing the 3-D drawings until all components of the modern meets rustic cellar (brushed stainless steel and wood wine racks, humidor, distressed walls and ceilings, stainless steel wine table, rustic and modern lighting, tempered glass doors, and refrigeration) were exactly what she envisioned. Once he got her final approval, Wine Cellar International was able to start building the Coral Gables wine cellar.
Design – Modern Brushed Stainless Steel and Mahogany Wine Racks
The brushed stainless steel and mahogany wood wine racks, inspired by the Silver Oak Winery installation, are not only beautiful, the racks were custom built to store the wine bottles properly to keep the homeowner’s wine collection at optimal conditions. Display row, also known as reveal rows, were added to showcase the labels of her husband’s wine collection.
Featured in between the racking are square display boxes, customized to highlight large format bottles. This space can be used to display artwork as well.
In the middle of the back wall a small custom humidor was installed to house the husband’s cigar collection. The mahogany humidor is lined with Spanish cedar to keep the cigars in optimal condition. The Spanish cedar helps hold in more moisture than most woods, it imparts its aroma to cigars, it can repel tobacco beetles, and helps to avoid warping and cupping in high humidity.
Wine Cellar International’s consultant contracted a local mill to distress and stained the wood used for the pillars, walls and ceiling to resemble reclaimed lumber. Adding this style added the rustic element needed to mix with the modern wine racks.
Brushed Stainless Steel Wine Table
The modern brushed stainless steel table inspired by Silver Oak Winery, was customized to fit the wine cellar; allowing plenty of room to walk around the space and enjoy the wine collection.
Not only is the glass top great to use as a table it also gives a clear view of the wine bottles stored underneath.
The top shelf was designed to hold 3 liter bottles horizontally; the lower shelves were designed for vertical or case storage.
Lighting for the Wine Cellar
Lighting adds ambiance and is a great way to showcase the features of your wine cellar and wine collection.
The Coral Gable Wine Cellar selected Vintage style pendant designer lighting and puck lighting in the display boxes, continuing the Modern meets Rustic theme.
Seamless Tempered Glass Doors Framed in Rustic Style Wood
Since the wine cellar is right off the family room and is a focal point when entering the room, it was important the doors to the wine room blended the Modern and Rustic style the homeowners loved in the rest of the home.
The wood trim around the wine cellar doors, were distressed and stained by the same local millworker as the wood inside the cellar. The modern doors were designed to give a clear view of the wine cellar. Tempered glass was chosen, as it has a higher impact resistance, can stand higher static pressure, and most importantly for wine cellars, has thermal stability to allow the glass to resist temperature differences.
Split-System Wine Cellar Refrigeration
The refrigeration unit was purposely left uncovered over the tempered glass doors to provide an industrial appearance.
Wine Cellar International installed a split-system; it has two components (evaporator and condenser) in two separate locations. The evaporator coil was installed inside the cellar and the condensing unit was installed outside. Using a split system allows the evaporator coil to be much larger, which cools the air twice as fast but works half as hard.
Benefits to a split system versus a self-contained unit are: it has a large temperature differential, can vent warm air outside or into an attic, has longer longevity, and is quieter than a self-contained refrigeration unit.
The Coral Gables wine cellar design, inspired by the Silver Oaks Winery, was the perfect gift to creating many beautiful memories for years to come.
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Stainless Steel Contemporary Home Wine Cellar Miami, Florida
Written by WineCellarDesign
Wine is loved by many people all around the world, including Miami Beach residents. Thus, popularity for wine collecting is increasing. With relation to this, many homeowners choose to invest in a wine cellar that will preserve their finest wines properly and allow them to easily grab a bottle for dinner or to serve to their guests.
This also allows them to use their creativity by incorporating custom designs in their wine cellar. Doing so will result in a wine room that reflects the owner’s personality.
Having your own residential wine cellar also ensures that your precious wines are safely stored in a room with the ideal storage conditions, and adds value and beauty to your home. Whether you want a traditional or contemporary wine cellar, it is essential to look for a wine cellar builder that has extensive experience in the wine cellar industry, pays keen attention to detail, and offers customization options and excellent customer service.
Wine Cellar International is one of the most trusted wine cellar designers and installers in Florida. We have built functional and aesthetically appealing wine storage spaces that show our true passion and excellent craftsmanship in wine cellar construction.
Let’s take a look at the one of our recent projects in North Bay Road, one of the more well-to-do areas in Miami Beach, Florida. I hope this blog will give you some ideas and inspiration to start building your own wine cellar.
Contemporary Residential Wine Cellar Design in Miami Beach, Florida
A renovation of the client’s private residence had been recently done. When the client built the home, there was already an area designated for a wine room. In front of it is the dining and entertainment area.
Contemporary Residential Custom Wine Cellar Design in Miami Beach
Our client’s desire was to create a contemporary ambiance for the space. A professional team was needed, so he contacted us to build a contemporary residential wine storage for his collection. We used specific materials and incorporated features that would achieve this. Let’s discuss the features of this state-of-the-art custom wine cellar.
Modern Wine Racking
In every project that we do, we ensure that our client’s storage needs and requirements are met accordingly. Since the look and feel that the owner wanted to achieve in the wine room was contemporary, we used custom-designed, brushed stainless steel for the wine racking.
With wine racks made of this material, you don’t need to worry about the formation of rust or corrosion on the surface. They are also durable and last a long time with proper care.
These sleek and chic stainless steel wine racks were placed on the left, right, and middle wall of the wine room. The wine racks on the left and right wall of the wine room allow the bottles to be stored horizontally and are 3-bottles deep.
Custom Wine Racks Made of Stainless Steel are Resistant to Corrosion and Rust
Laying the bottles in a horizontal position will keep the cork moist and prevent oxidation. Cork acts as a seal for wine bottles. If it dries up, it loses its sealing ability. It will also become brittle and cause unwanted oxygen to get into the wine. The result is oxidized or ruined wine.
The horizontal orientation of the bottles also allows wine labels to face up, which makes locating a particular vintage easy and convenient for the owner. We put a case storage on the lowest portion of the left and right wine rack for the owner to have extra space for wines in bulk.
Horizontal Wine Storage with Wine Labels Facing Out (left wall) & Bin and Bulk Storage Racks (back wall)
Brushed Stainless Steel Custom Wine Racks
The back wall of this modern custom wine cellar was installed with custom metal wine racks for bin and bulk storage. This is a practical way to store various sizes of wine bottles such as 750ml, magnum, and split wine bottles. This is beneficial for a growing wine collection, allowing more room for future additions to the owner’s collection. To maximize the space, all the wine racks were built from floor to ceiling.
Watch the video below to get a feel of the custom wine room we built for a Miami Beach wine collector.
Chic Wine Cellar Door, Flooring and Ceiling
Stainless Steel and Glass Custom Wine Cellar Door
The chic wine cellar door easily catches attention. Just like the wine racks, the entryway was a custom-brushed stainless steel and glass door.
When building a wine cellar, the wine cellar door is one of the aspects that must be considered carefully. It helps maintain the ideal temperature (55-65 degrees Fahrenheit) and humidity levels (50-60%) in the wine cellar. Without a properly-installed wine cellar door, these factors will not be stabilized, causing wine to age prematurely.
To ensure an airtight seal we installed inset glass gaskets all the way around the door. In order for the owners to lock the wine room when they’re away, we created a lock below the entry door.
The flooring is what your guests usually see first when they enter your wine cellar, and this client chose recycled metal flooring (tiles) which is a very unique product.
This added texture in the room and the brown color contrasted the steel wine racking. This type of flooring is eco-friendly and easy to maintain; all you need is mild dishwashing soap and water to clean it. Metal floor tiles are also known for their durability and design flexibility.
Another unique feature of this modern home wine cellar in Florida is the ceiling which was made of double-smoked high-reflective mirror. This changes the geometry of the entire room, creating an illusion of more space. It also provides fun from watching yourself and the wines up above.
Recycled Metal Wine Cellar Flooring and Highly-Reflective Mirror Ceiling
Split Wine Cellar Refrigeration System
The right wine cellar refrigeration system, together with the door and flooring, must be installed properly to keep a stable environment where your wines are kept. This will preserve the quality of wine and let you and your guests enjoy its desirable characteristics.
Split Wine Cellar Refrigeration System (RM Series) from US Cellar Systems
In this project, we utilized a high-performance split-refrigeration system (RM Series) from US Cellar Systems. The two components (the evaporator and condenser) are installed separately. The evaporator, or the air handler, was installed nicely above the wine cellar door, hidden from the entertainment area.
There is a thermostat reader beside it used to monitor temperature and humidity in the wine room. The condenser, which is the noisy component of the wine cooling system, was placed outdoors.
Accentuating the Wine Cellar with Lighting
The overall mood and look of a wine cellar is determined by the lighting installed in it. The client was very detailed when it came to the visual appeal of the wine room. We used overhead LED lighting to highlight our client’s prized collection. LED lighting is a popular choice in wine cellars because it provides soft illumination and does not generate UV rays that can ruin wine.
Overhead and Floor Lighting Accentuated the Wine Cellar
The overhead lighting is flexible, allowing the owner to direct it to specific bottles in the wine racks and create a beautiful wash down on the bottles housed on the left, right, and center walls. We added lighting down the floor to provide a dramatic effect in the space.
Wine Cellar International has again built a truly unique and high-end custom wine cellar that reflects the owner’s passion for wine and contemporary style. Contemporary wine cellars are not only the trend in commercial and hospitality establishments such as restaurants, wine stores, and hotels and bars, but also in residential homes.
Contact us at +1 (954) 306-3180 and discuss with us your specific needs so our expert team can create a custom wine cellar design that will store and display your prized wines safely and impressively. You may visit our website at http://www.winecellarinternational.com/ or request a no-obligation design consultation by clicking here.
