We Designed a Sleek Wine Wall for a Dining Room!
Most homeowners understand the significance of the dining room inside our home. We dine with our friends, family and colleagues in the dining room.  Ideas are usually shared and created within this specific area of our homes. With that said, every time a guest visits our home, the overall appearance of our dining room is one of the things that will surely leave an impression on their mind. 

It makes sense that our dining room should be kept presentable and appealing at all times.. You love collecting wines and you want to make your dining room more presentable than ever. Why not consider building a residential glass wine cellar in your home? 

Wine cellar design expert and master builder from Wine Cellar Designers Group, Steve Pantalemon, was requested by a client to build a residential glass wine cellar in Manhattan Beach, California. At first glance, the project seems challenging. But, Steve, being the master of his craft, had proven his expertise and knowledge by materializing the dream wine cellar design of the client. 

What was the challenging part of the residential glass wine cellar project? 

Formerly, there’s a bar counter on the exact spot where we built the glass wine cellar on. Steve’s team removed the bar and some portion of the flooring in order to construct the wine cellar. Another challenge was the minimal space designated for the wine cellar. The limited space prompted the team to make a practical and efficient solution for installing the cooling system. 

Contemporary metal racks gives this residential glass wine cellar a modern look.

The Wine Racking System for the  Residential Glass Wine Cellar  

For this project, the team used Black Satin Vintage View Racking System for the wine racking of the wine cellar. The wine racking system could up to a maximum of 900 bottles. There’s room for 33 magnum bottles, on both ends of the racking system, out of the 900 bottle capacity. A three-deep racking was installed on the side facing the door. And, a single-deep racking was installed on the back end part of the wine cellar. 

Both the owner and team wanted it to be accessible. So, we decided to use this specific type of wine racking system from Vintage View. The beauty behind it is you could easily reach wines located at the back from the front end because of the single-deep racking system design at the back. 

Glass Panel Installation for the Residential Glass Wine Wall 

Residential wine cellar with four movable glass panels

There are four movable glass panels on the accessible side of this residential wine cellar.

We used a single-pane frameless glass for the entirety of the glass wine wall. Then, the team

inserted each glass panel to a u-channel to keep it in place.  

 For the back end of the wine cellar, two fixed, frameless glass was used. And, on the other movable end of the wine cellar, four pieces of glass with pivot hinges and gasket seal was used. The front end opens up into two pair doors with a total clearance that measures 148 inches tall and 96 inches wide. 

 Steve Used a Split Type Cooling System for the Glass Wine Cellar 

 Manhattan beach temperature could rise up to 80oF during summer. Considering the advisable temperature for wine storage is around 45oF to 64oF, the client opted to have an efficient cooling system installed. 

The cooling system is one of the key challenges for this project. The team has to work with the limited space without compromising the cooling efficiency of the wine cellar. Steve collaborated with Dan, from US Cellar Systems, to keep the wine cellar cool while taking into consideration the limited area of the wine cellar. 

After talking with Dan, both parties agreed to install a US Cellar Systems LPQ 12000 TE Split Cooling Systems for this project. The unit boasts of 12000 BTUs and 1 ½ horsepower. The innovative design behind this cooling system is that the evaporator and condenser are separated from each other. Steve took advantage of that feature to place all the coils within the soffit and hiding it from plain sight.  

Cooling system within the soffit above the glass wine cellar

The team and US Cellar Systems did an amazing job of concealing the cooling unit by installing it within the soffit above the residential glass wine cellar.

How the Team Insulated the Residential Glass Wine Cellar 

As mentioned above, the temperature in Manhattan Beach could get so hot that it could potentially ruin your wines. So, the team applied spray foam insulation with vapor barrier on the cavities of the u-channel and between the walls on the ceiling of the wine cellar. This ensures that minimal heat is going through the cellar. The application also prevents the condensation within the wine cellar. 

Low Energy Lighting System Installed on the Refrigerated Glass Wine Wall 

As with most of their wine cellar projects, Steve decided to install LED spray cans for the glass wine cellar project. Traditional fluorescent or incandescent light bulb emits heat that could accumulate over time in the wine cellar and potentially damage the wines. LED lighting, on the other hand, emits minimal heat and also uses less energy to power it. So, LED light bulbs is a win-win option for this project. 

 

YOU too can have an elegant residential wine cellar like this!

Do you have a wide array of wine in your collection? Do you want to add something catchy in your home? If your answer is YES, then we’ve got your back. We can create a masterpiece at your home like this residential glass wine cellar in Manhattan Beach, California. 

Wine Cellar Designer Group has helped countless wine aficionados achieve the wine cellar design of their choice. Our network has garnered many praises and accolades from the wine collectors community. That amount of recognition is an assurance to you that we do wine cellar right with you as the master designer behind it all.  

NOW is the time to create your own personalized wine cellar. Let’s make it happen. 

Call us today at +1 (702) 475-5399 or click here to get started.