"The Distinctive Life" presented by the Distinctive Collection

34 35 bhgrecollection.com | | THE DISTINCTIVE LIFE® Volume 13 EXCELLENT ORGANIZATION AND PRESENTATION When creating a custom wine cellar, consider your wine story and the tale you want your bottles to unfold. How many bottles do you consume each week? What types of wines do you drink most often? Do you entertain regularly? Are you a collector? Will you likely need more space in the future (planning a trip to a prominent wine region)? Maybe you give wine as gifts often or consume it frequently without replenishing it regularly. The bottom line is you want to make it easy to find the wine you want when you want it and store new bottles as desire demands. You also won't want your cellar to look like it has significant gaps in inventory after you've opened a few bottles in short small amount of time. Therefore, the best custom wine cellars allow the homeowner to sort, select, and display optimally, with little hassle and according to his or her personal needs. A good inventory and price tracking app to accompany your new cellar is ideal, too. INTELLIGENT DESIGN Intelligently designed cellars incorporate modernmaterials and tech features like double-layered glass with UV protection, digital or touch-pad climate controls, security alarms, electronically configurable wine racks, and other contemporary touches. Additionally, many homeowners value energy efficiency when building cellars, so they carefully consider shape and orientation in their plans. WINE CELLAR DESIGN IDEAS Today’s custom wine cellars take many forms and reveal themselves in various sizes to suit a plethora of needs. From those with built-in bistro nooks to cellars with high-end cooling racks and case storage, the options for a layout that serves your purposes and impresses others are endless. COLORED LED LIGHTING Build a signature closet with a custom glass enclosure and dramatic LED lighting for a theatrical effect. UNDER THE STAIRS A modern take on an under-the-stairs cellar can include a floor-to-stair design with an all-black framework contrasted by surrounding white walls and light wood plank. MODERN AND RUSTIC Exposed brick and stone walls with a builtin storage cabinet behind metal and glass doors give the space a timeless elegance. CONTEMPORARY BAR CELLAR Consider a contemporary cellar with cool accents and a built-in bar with dark stools. I NTER IOR DESIGN

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