How a Small Curved Room Under the Stairs was Transformed into a Lovely Residential Custom Wine Cellar in Dallas, Texas
Building a refrigerated wine cellar in a small, odd-shaped room can be a challenging task, but this should not stop you from having a wine storage space built according to your functional and aesthetic requirements. Seeking the help of a master builder will ensure that your collection is safe and is displayed in a beautiful racking. In Dallas, Texas, a small and curved space under the staircase was transformed by Wine Cellar Specialists into a residential custom wine cellar.
Your Dream Wine Cellar Can be Built in a Space of Any Size and Shape
It is wrong to think that wine cellars should be built only in a large and rectangular-shaped room. Some collectors are not sure if they can utilize a small, odd-shaped room under the staircase for wine room construction.
In many parts of the United States, including Texas, many homeowners have their wine cellar built under the staircase. With the help of a creative expert, you can build your dream wine cellar in a small and irregular-shaped room.
An Exceptional Design for a Home Wine Cellar Under the Staircase
In Trophy Club, a town just North of Dallas Fort Worth in Texas, a homeowner wanted to convert an old storage space under the staircase into a climate-controlled wine cellar. They chose Wine Cellar Specialists, one of our top wine cellar dealers, to build their wine storage room in a curved and limited space.
Wine Cellar Specialists and IronWine Cellars
Wine Cellar Specialists has been providing wine storage solutions to wine enthusiasts who want to have a safe storage area for their favorite vintages. They have created exceptional residential custom wine cellar designs in Dallas, Texas regardless of the rooms’ size and shape.
In this under the stairs wine cellar project, they selected IronWine Cellars to manufacture the wine racks.
The Wine Rack System
The design of your racking contributes to the overall appeal of your wine cellar. It is important to consider important factors in designing wine racks. At Wine Cellar Specialists, they always make sure that the racking system suits the shape of the room, the size of the owner’s collection, the existing décor of the home, the client’s personal style, and the ambiance that needs to be achieved.
The biggest challenge in this wine cellar conversion project is designing the racking system that will be installed in a curved and limited space. This did not hinder Wine Cellar Specialists from creating an impressive custom design for their client’s wine storage room.
Elevation A
Trophy Club Wine Cellar in Dallas, Texas – Left Wall Racking
Elevation A is the left wall when you enter the room. The height of the racking is about 3.7 feet, which includes the standard 1 ½ toe kick base. The bottom section consists of a solid X-bin. This wine rack design allows the owner to store wines in bulk.
In the center of the racking, there are individual storage slots that store bottles horizontally. Above these individual bottle racks is the tabletop, which adds character to this residential custom wine cellar in Dallas, Texas.
Reclaimed Wine Barrel Tabletop
The planks used for the tabletop come from the outer portion of reclaimed wine barrelhead. You can see distinct markings on the tabletop, which indicate the original content of the barrels.
No two planks are alike, which means that each piece is a unique work of art. This wine cellar is not only one-of-a-kind, but is also eco-friendly.
The space above the tabletop is where the split wine cooling unit is installed. The wall mounted refrigeration unit is hidden in a wooden grill cover box.
Elevation B
3-Dimensional Drawing – Back Wall of Trophy Wine Cellar in Dallas, Texas
The room’s back wall is long and curved. The racking we created for this section is a true radius curve that follows the wall’s shape. It has a total height of 9.8 feet including the toe kick base. A high reveal display row highlights some of the client’s favorite vintages. Above and below the display row are all individual wine racks that accommodates 750ml bottles
The left most racking of the back wall consists of two columns that sit on the tabletop. The first column accommodates 23 split size bottles. The second column holds 16 champagne bottles.
Elevation C
In Elevation C, the right end wall of the wine cellar is installed with a 3.25-feet high racking. The upper section consists of a horizontal display rack that can accommodate two 750 ml bottles or one magnum sized bottle.
Below it are three solid bins intended for wood case storage. This style of wine rack allows for bulk storage.
Wine Rack Material – Knotty Alder Wood
In addition to the wine rack design, another factor that contributes to the visual appeal of your wine cellar is the material used for the racking.
In this installation project, all the wine racks were constructed from knotty alder. This type of wood is a favorite choice of wine collectors because of its rustic feel and ability to blend well with any décor. The client chose to finish the wine racks with a lacquer to contrast with the darker doors.
The Entryway to the Residential Custom Wine Cellar Dallas, Texas
The room under the stairs had two plain double doors. With an aim to complement the iron gate in the client’s home, Wine Cellar Specialists constructed the double doors in wrought iron framed in knottly alder. They also looked for a custom match of the old case molding.
They finished the wine cellar doors with Early American stain to add character to the entryway. The client opted for the Sonoma 2-piece handle set and lock in oil rubbed bronze.
The Wine Refrigeration System
Wine Cooling Unit Hidden in a Wooden Grill Cover Box
Preserving the quality of wine is the most important factor to consider in building a wine cellar. This can be achieved when the conditions in the wine room are stable.
An efficient wine cooling system will provide a climate-controlled environment that will help your wines age properly. With the help of a wine storage expert, you will be able to safeguard your collection for years to come.
In this project, they used the Wall Mount 3600 ductless split wine cooling unit from US Cellar Systems.
The condensing unit is mounted on a high shelf in the client’s garage. The digital controller with light switches for the room is placed outside the door.
Contact an Expert for Your Next Wine Cellar Project
Do you want to turn a small space in your home into a refrigerated wine room? Contact an expert in designing and building residential custom wine cellars in Dallas, Texas.
Call Wine Cellar Specialists today at +1 (972) 454-0480!
