Wine coolers offer the perfect solution for wine connoisseurs who are looking to add a unique architectural element to their home. Often built into living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms or basements, these additions offer an energy efficient, aesthetically pleasing way to store wine at the proper temperature.

The concept for this wine cooler began during the home’s initial design process. Steve McHenry, of MC Modern Concepts Inc., worked with the homeowners to create custom wine storage for their rare and extensive collection. “When I designed and built the home, I had a niche in the foundation that we thought would be a great place for the wine cooler when we finished the basement,” Steve mentions. “The homeowners wanted something with an all-glass front to showcase their collection.”

The cooler itself holds 450 bottles of wine and utilizes four different styles of wine holders. To add additional ambience, a live shelf with LED lights was placed in the center. “We used Porcelanosa air slate for the wall and Porcelanosa tile flooring,” Steve says. “Cory Lamp and Lamp Wine Cellars built the wine cooler and the racks were purchased from Vintage View.”

The use of lighting, texture and alternating wine racks adds depth to the small space and creates a focal point for the room. Clean lines and neutral tones align with the simple aesthetic the designers were going for and allow the wine bottles to stand out. County Glass and Mirror provided the wine cooler’s glass door fronts and the refrigeration was complete with the help of Omni Refrigeration.

Overall, the project is the perfect example of the benefits a wine cooler can bring to a space. An organized, designated spot for a wine collection with an architectural twist, as well as a cooler with the correct refrigeration to uphold the quality of wine. Wine coolers are a versatile addition that can be customized to any homeowner’s needs and maintain their wine collection for many years to come.