How an Expert Transformed a Small Space in a New Jersey Home Into an Elegant Custom Wine Cellar

Residential Custom Wine Cellar by New Jersey Master Builders

Wine enthusiasts come from all corners of the earth, with different backgrounds, different goals, and different budgets. The Kapur family, clients of ours who live in Short Hills, New Jersey, had a big passion for wine but very little space to display that passion. They came to Coastal Custom Wine Cellars looking for a simple yet elegant design to fit their limited space and budget. Over the course of about ten months, we worked with them to create the wine cellar of their dreams. 

Designing a Custom Wine Cellar 

As an experienced designer and builder of residential and commercial wine rooms, Coastal Custom Wine Cellars has created stylish and functional wine storage facilities with style, functionality, and elegance. One of our goals is to exceed our client’s expectations. 

There are four important things to consider when designing your custom wine cellar: 

• The size of your wine cellar 
• Wine racks that will best display your wine and accommodate various bottle sizes in your collection 
• The type of wood you want to use for your custom wine cellar 
• Types of wine cellar cooling systems 

The Size of Your Wine Cellar 

The size of your space will determine the overall design of your wine cellar. Space constraints should not stop you and your chosen builder from creating a beautiful storage place for your wine collection. The Kapurs in Short Hills, New Jersey, had a small space with a depth of 152 inches and a width of 53 inches.  

They wanted to maximize that small space, so we placed the stylish wood wine racks along the left side and the back wall, leaving plenty of room to maneuver on the right side. We also kept the design simple and elegant so as not to overpower the space. In the end, having a small space was an advantage to the Kapurs because it lowered the construction costs. 

Wine Racks Designed by New Jersey Master Builders for Better Wine Management, Storage, and Display  

New Jersey Custom Wine Cellar Design CAD Image

Wine bottles vary in sizes and shapes, and people often want to display certain bottles of wine in different ways. To make this residential wine cellar elegant, we made an open diamond bin design at the bottom that allows case management storage and storage for large format and odd-shaped wine bottles. These sections are deep enough to hold multiple bottles safely. 

The Kapur family in New Jersey wanted to use materials that were not only economical but also helped the proper circulation of air in and around the bottles, so we used 1”x 2” redwood slats to create a lattice design instead of solid wood.  

For single bottle storage on top of the diamond bins, we designed a high-reveal display row, which will allow full visibility of the Kapurs’ finest wines with no obstructions. Moreover, the high-reveal display row pitches the bottles at a 15° angle to keep the cork moist. You want to avoid the cork from drying out or else, it will shrink and will not be able to seal the bottle well. When the cork decreased in size, an unwanted amount of air will enter the bottle and cause wine oxidation. 

On the top row, we provided what we call a universal opening, which gives more wine storage space for standard size wine bottles. On the back wall, wood wine racks were installed with a small opening and wine table wherein the Kapurs can access and pour wine to their heart’s content. The arched ceiling allowed a tiny space for the wood cases.  

Different Styles of Wooden Wine Racks Offered by Coastal Custom Wine Cellars  

Custom Wine Cellar New Jersey Before the Construction Began

At Coastal Custom Wine Cellars we have a variety of wine racks to choose from including single bottle storage racks, Curved Corner units, Arches, Tabletops, Tasting Tables, Diamond, and X-Cube Bins, Bin/Case Racks, Champagne/Magnum Racks, Split Bottle storage, Waterfall Display, Quarter Round Display.  

We can mix and match these wine racking solutions to create a custom storage area for your wines and help you choose a wine rack system that will accommodate the maximum amount of bottles at an economical cost. 

The Type of Wood You Want to Use for your Custom Wine Cellar 

Our goal is to provide our customers with a variety of wine cellar design options so they can create a dream cellar that perfectly meets their needs. That is why Coastal Custom Wine Cellars New Jersey prides itself on the availability of wood types, color, grain patterns, and finish options to make wine racks that suit our customers’ needs, tastes, and budget. The longevity of the wood to be used will determine the strength and durability of the wine racks to store hundreds of wine bottles without any fear of collapse. 

Redwood Wine Racks: Features and Advantages  

Residential Custom Wine Cellar in New Jersey Installed with Redwood Wine Racks

The Kapur family chose unfinished premium redwood wine racks which not only created a beautiful and subtle effect but was also affordable and durable. They come in a variety of colors, from white to pink to red and reddish-brown.  

There is no need to finish the Premium Redwood since it develops a deeper color over time. It is also 100% biodegradable and has a natural resistance to decay. The Kapurs enjoyed great savings while enjoying the beauty of their wooden wine racks. 

Installing a Reliable Wine Cellar Cooling System to Achieve the Optimum Conditions   

After drinking a glass of wine, it is possible to determine if the wine was preserved correctly or not. That is why proper wine cellar refrigeration has to be considered when designing your wine cellar. Our wine cooling solutions will undoubtedly make your wine mature gracefully by regulating the temperature and humidity of your wine cellar. One of our partners in wine cellar refrigeration is WhisperKOOL.   

Learn more about the different types of wine cellar cooling systems offered by specialists in New Jersey. 

WhisperKOOL Refrigeration Units 

Whisperkool products have a high level of accuracy for controlling the temperature and managing humidity levels. In Short Hills, New Jersey, the Kapurs utilized a self-contained Whisperkool XLT cooling system because it suited the limited space and could exhaust to an unfinished room that would not exceed 85F degrees. Also, WhisperKOOL’s high-grade wine cooling units can be installed without the assistance of an HVAC contractor, which helped the Kapurs stay well within their budget. 

Difference between Self-Contained and Split Wine Cooling Units 

WhisperKOOL’s self-contained (SC Series) wine cellar cooling units are easy to install and can be mounted or vented through a wall. The evaporator and condenser is contained within one unit. You will need an adjoining room as an exhaust for this type of wine refrigeration system, and it has to be well-ventilated.   

The components of the split wine cellar refrigeration system from WhisperKool are split into two. The condensing unit can be placed outside or inside, and we provide a variety of models and sizes for this cooling system. 

Creating and maintaining an ideal and perfectly designed wine cellar depends on the following factors:  

• the size of your wine cellar 
• ways you want to display your wine bottles,  
• type of wood you want to use for your wine racks   
• the wine cooling system 

Just like the Kapur family in Short Hills, New Jersey, make your wine room a perfect resting place for your wines and a fun place for entertaining friends with Coastal Custom Wine Cellars! 

Transform a Tiny Space in Your Home Into an Elegant Custom Wine Cellar in New Jersey 

Are you like the Kapurs in New Jersey with big dreams for your wine cellar but have limited space? Coastal Custom Wine Cellars can create your ideal wine cellar. Our team of experts will make sure that your prized wine collection is stored in a climate-controlled wine room.  

Start your custom wine cellar project by calling us at +1 (949) 200-8134!