Custom build wine cellar is a good choice for every wine lover. You might get confused if you have not experienced it before. But, you can trust the wine cellar builders. They are capable to create a cellar which can maintain the proper humidity (70 percent), constant temperature (52-57 degrees Fahrenheit) lying position of the bottles, dark environment, no vibration and more things that should be considered at the time of building the customized wine cellar.

A few things of the wine cellar are discussed below:

• High-class designer cellar:

Design your cellar uniquely by hiring the experienced wine cellar designer. For ideal custom made wine cellars you need to add refrigeration equipment along with the shelving and racking. It is suggested that you should build the cellar large so that you can keep 3,000 to 5,000 bottles in it. The style of the rack will be your choice. Always consult more than one designer for the style of the rack. It is advised you to hire a qualified engineer. They have the knowledge of adequate humidity and cooling of the cellar.

• Wine case and racks:

Wine racks and case are perfect for those who have little space. When you put the rack, make sure it has low power lighting in it. Avoid high power lights as it can ruin the wine. You can use LED lamps instead of high power lights. This is the standard lighting for a wine cellar. The style varies from one cellar to another and it depends on individual choice. If you use wood material for building the wine storage solutions, this will be a little expensive than the other materials. The shape of the racks comes with different styles such as diamond, square, rectangular shape, etc.

• The material of the cellar:

Wine cellar can be designed with different materials. Among different materials wood is the number one choice for maximum people. It looks pleasant too along with your other furniture. Wooden material has good insulation processing too. For the wooden cellars, hire the experienced cellar designer. It is not for the wooden cellar. You should choose an experienced one whatever the cellar material is.

You can use thick and plain wood or plywood instead of wood for flooring. You may use the wall space for racking. Never use domestic air conditioners for the cooling of the cellar. It is better to use wine cooler rather than the refrigerator and air conditioner. Use high-quality equipment in the cellar for controlling the humidity and temperature. 50 degrees Fahrenheit is the perfect temperature for keeping wine bottles. It is essential to control the temperature.

• The flooring of the wine cellar:

Water leaking into the cellar may occur if you don’t build good quality cellar flooring. If you are staying at the upper flooring, don’t eliminate the flooring factor. Always choose waterproof flooring. The contractor will tell you about the waterproof flooring. It can provide you with safe flooring along with a luxurious look. It is not easy to install the custom made wine cellars on your own. You need to give the responsibility to the wine cellar builder. For underground cellars, they have the proper knowledge of insulation. Use standard material for the flooring of the cellar. It is not necessary to insulate the floor, but it is necessary to choose a good material for this. It is essential so that it can help to control the temperature at the day as well as night time.

• Wine cellar installation place:

You can install the cellar at below ground as well as the upper ground. But, it is better to install it at the below ground. Other than the below ground you can place at your garage room or at your living room. This factor should not be lightly taken when you are choosing a place for installation of the cellar.

Bottom Line:

Whatever the size of the installation place is, the cellar experts will customize the cellar that will suit your home. Avoid too much cold and too much warm place. Follow the above tips, so that you can build an ideal cellar.

Author's Bio: 

Neil Smallman is the writer and content specialist. With over a decade of experience, Neil Smallman serves his writing on custom made wine cellars. He writes blogs on various topics such as wine, food, travel, family, and wine storage designing and architecture.