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A custom wine cellar is a very sensible investment that you can install if you have a large or increasing assortment of wine collections and vintages that require aging and suitable storage conditions to fulfill their complete expectations. Giving your treasured collection an appropriate room will add to your satisfaction in drinking the wine.

A wine cellar will add value as a practical room and desirable amenity for your house. While the primary intent of building a custom wine cellar is probably for your private enjoyment while you reside in the home, it also increases the house's resale value. Custom wine cellars, wine refrigerators and wine cabinets are amongst the most trendy additions and 'must haves' for luxury homes, and they are particularly appreciated in large homes situated in upscale neighborhoods.

When you are planning to build a custom wine cellar to house your collection of wines, it is essential that you consider how much space you can allot for the project, your budget, and the overall desirability of having unrestricted access to your fine wines. A custom wine cellar can be placed almost anywhere in your home. Make use of an empty cabinet, a forgotten corner, a pantry, the unused space under the stairs, or even an attic. However, the most appropriate site for your project is a basement area.

A custom wine cellar requires enough space for placing racks and other mechanical structures. You might also plan a small storage space for crate, bulk, or tub wine. Cellar walls may need insulation to keep the room at a constant temperature. Moreover, to avoid condensation on cellar walls and to maintain its humidity, the room must have a vapor barrier.

The cellar's entrance should be sealed with border climate stripping and insulated so as to keep cold, moist air inside the cellar. And, certainly, it needs appropriate refrigeration as well as humidity systems for climate control management, along with electrical wiring to provide room lighting.

Completing the wine cellar is the next process, particularly setting up custom racking. Your racks must fit your wine cellar's dimensions and accommodate your wine collection; not every bottle is the same size and shape or can fit into a typical, off-the-shelf wine rack. Other final touches include selection of flooring, what baseboards to use, crown moldings, lighting if necessary, countertops and cabinets if needed, door, and other amenities. However you design you home wine cellar, you are sure to derive pleasure for many years to come.

A custom wine cellar, wine refrigerator, or wine cabinet is a good addition to a home, for the wine-enthusiast's enjoyment. Especially in an upscale neighborhood, it can also add resale value to the home. The size and expense of installing a wine cellar in a home can range from reasonable to expensive, depending on the size of the storage area and the elaborateness of design. Wine storage can be situated in any area of the home, but the basement is usually the best place. There are many different designs, but there must be sufficient rack space, and there must be proper sealing and insulation.