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Dating back centuries, wainscoting is a tradition that adds value to the home regardless of style or design. Installing unique wainscoting patterns in the bathroom, kitchen, or hallways can really boost your overall look. When it comes to these architectural accents, there is something for everybody to enjoy.

It is one of the simplest and most elegant ways to add architectural detail to your home. It is the perfect technique for making your plain walls a little more lively. Not only is it visually stunning, but it’s utilitarian as well.

Whether you want a simple trim, or you want to go all out with molding and chair rail details, there are a lot of ways to turn wainscoting into something useful. Below are our favorite bathroom wainscoting ideas, as well as some DIY wainscoting ideas for those of you who want to start this project as soon as possible.

Wainscoting, Defined

First, let’s take a look at what wainscoting means for your bathroom. According to Realtor.com, wainscoting began as a tradition in the early 1700s to provide more insulation to homes for added warmth. It also provides a fairly durable sheeting around your wall for extra protection. Nowadays, it’s used mainly for decorative purposes to create more visual appeal.

In the past, wainscoting has been made completely from wood. While that’s largely still the case, the art of wainscoting has grown to include a number of materials such as pressed wood, fiberboard, PVC plastic, and embossed metal. Even drywall can be used for wainscoting, although it is not often recommended for wainscoting ideas in the bathroom due to its inability to hold up to moisture.

When designed correctly, wainscoting should start partly up the wall with a chair rail, and have a base board at the bottom of the wall. While wainscoting typically does not go higher than 31” – 32”, it can be applied liberally if the design is right. Between the base molding and the top railing, what happens in between is up to the creative eye of the homeowner.

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CLEAN LINES

S.O.M.E. Architects, P.C.

Stunning open dining room with beautiful colors.

FIREPLACE

Blanchard Design Studio

The white color helps brighten up the space.

TIMELESS TEXTURE

Blanchard Design Studio

Brown wood is always a good look for wainscoting.

SOPHISTICATED

MEYER ARCHITECTURE

This is a fantastic look for any staircase.

COOL & WARM

Blanchard Design Studio

Perfect mix of modern and classic look to make the space look brighter.

ECLECTIC

Designs From Beth’s House

Stunning style that spices up the room.

TRADITIONAL ENTRY

Country Club Homes

This entry make you feel you are walking into something special.

MODERN BATHROOM

rtistic Designs for Living, Tineke Triggs

Beautiful touch of modern to complement the shower and bath.

Let’s take a look at some popular and artistic wainscoting ideas that can help spruce up your bathroom or foyer.

Unifying Wainscoting

Wainscoting is often installed in the bathroom in order to blend the room together. It’s a great way to join ceiling and floor, making everything look like one cohesive unit. It’s a good idea to match wainscoting to the color of your sinks or tub, for example, and then raise it upwards to the wall to incorporate elements at all levels. This can really help to elevate your bathroom from plain to sophisticated.

Matching Cabinetry

Another idea is to match your wainscoting to your bathroom cabinetry, which can make the whole room look more uniform rather than disjointed. This is well done in a traditional style, and can be incorporated into more contemporary looks as well. Wainscoting that is painted in the same color as the cabinets can extend the look of the cabinets upwards and outwards, which actually can make the room appear bigger altogether.

Merge With Backsplash

Speaking of making the room look bigger, merging the wainscoting with the backsplash can make your bathroom walls grow – literally. This is another ideal way to create a spacious effect. It will also make the wainscoting appear higher, since it blends so seamlessly with the backsplash. But this makes it easier for you to attach additional features to your bathroom such as towel rings, light fixtures, and wall art.

Floor Matching

Matching with cabinets and appliances might be one thing, but matching with the floor is another option as well. This serves to both elongate the room and bring it together. And by matching, not only do we mean matching the color of the floor, but the texture and pattern as well. Wood paneling looks great when extended upwards on the wall, or when finished across the room in a molding.

More Wood Paneling

When it comes to wood paneling on your wainscoting decoration, there are nearly countless ways to go about it. One thing that deserves to be brought to attention is the unique usefulness of horizontal lines. It’s no secret that most wood paneling is assembled vertically, and there’s good reason for that – it can accentuate features and elongate the look of the room. But there’s a place in design for horizontal panels too. In fact, it might serve to add some dynamism to the room if you combine both vertical and horizontal panels together.

Going Back To The Basics

One of the best DIY wainscoting ideas is to just stick with the basics. All you need for successful wainscoting is a top rail, stiles, and a baseboard. You have a number of style and material options at your disposal, and as long as you have the tools to accurately measure the walls and place the studs, you can transform your bathroom into something of elegance all on your own.

Updating Existing Wainscoting

Maybe you already have a wainscoting decoration in your bathroom, but you don’t like the way it looks. Instead of tearing it down and building a completely new one, you can apply some updates to what you have. An easy and budget-friendly way to do this is to repaint and re-stain your molding and baseboards to match a color you desire. We recommend using a semi-gloss paint, as they are more resistant to dirt and can be wiped down easily.

Forget Color

On the opposite end of the spectrum, sometimes adding more color is too much for your bathroom. Instead, leave the wainscoting white. This is an especially good bathroom wainscoting idea if you already have a lot of color and vibrancy to begin with. If you’ve chosen intricate flooring or brightly-colored cabinets, add white wainscoting to neutralize the area and offset the chance that someone will be visually overwhelmed. Plus, it adds a touch of class, which boosts the value of your home.

FUNCTIONAL

Mandy Brown Architects, PC

This is a statement look. One that will have everyone talking.

BREAKFAST NOOK

Boor Bridges Architecture

Wonderful look that works for any space.

HOME OFFICE

Carter Inc

This look is all business. One that demands professionalism.

RELAXED

Whitlock Builders

Love the look and the way the color pops.

9. Use Wainscoting To Cover Up Tile

The great thing about wainscoting is that you don’t necessarily need to have a solid foundation behind it in order to build upon. If your bathroom has some damaged tile or vinyl on the walls, it can be cheaper to cover it up than to go through a full bathroom remodel. Simple wainscoting can be applied in front of your damaged tile to create a whole new look for a bathroom, increasing its value in the process. This takes “out of sight, out of mind” to a whole new level!

Wainscoting As The Defining Color

Some people have a lot of color in their bathrooms, and others don’t. For those who are lacking in something other than monotone, the wainscoting can be an excellent opportunity to add a splash of flair. Make the wainscoting the primary source of color in the room. Not only will it beautify the bathroom, but it will train the eyes to make the wainscoting the focal point of the room. This will make it even more appealing.

Replace Tiles

If you’re considering putting wall tiles in your bathroom, you might want to think about installing wainscoting instead. Not only can this save you money (especially if you are a DIY wainscoting kind of person), but it can actually amplify the visual and architectural appeal of the bathroom. Plus, tile in many cases actually adds an element of coldness to the bathroom, which may not be the type of ambiance you’re looking for.

Dark Wainscoting To Accentuate The Mood

Small half-bathrooms and powder rooms can benefit from some mood-amplifying wainscoting. You may think that adding architectural detail to a room that’s already so small is too overwhelming, but not when it’s done right. For example, a dark powder room with moody wallpaper can be accentuated by black wainscoting to give the once insignificant room a dramatic appeal. The same method can be applied with light, cheery colors as well.

Match Your Floor Tiles

You can match your wainscoting to your floor without having to completely make things color-for-color. If your bathroom has a nice floor tile pattern with multiple colors, choose the one you’d like to highlight the most. Paint your wainscoting in that color (or very similar shades of that color) to make the room pop. It creates a sense of cohesiveness in the meantime, too.

Wainscoting Around All Elements Of The Bathroom

You can help create a “pop” in your bathroom by wainscoting around the elements of the bathroom, rather than just the walls. For example, if your tub is built into the structure of the bathroom with a little bit of drywall around it, you can add the wainscoting around all four sides of the tub for visual appeal. This will definitely make the space in your bathroom appear larger, and it will give it some depth so you have different height levels to work with.

Wainscoting With A Pattern

You don’t need to limit yourself to the traditional paneling or bedboard style. Wainscoting has limitless decoration options, and it’s important to find one that you can get the most value and enjoyment out of. One of our favorite selections includes diamond-shaped panels between the railing and the baseboard to make things architecturally interesting.

BABY ROOM

Design By Lisa

Soft color perfect for a little one!

DINING ROOM

Barrow Building Group

This space has tons of character and invites conversation.

PLAIN WHITE

Platinum Development Builders

Nothing wrong with going with all white. It makes for a classic look.

FRAMED

Interior Desires UK

A framed look adds dimension to the room making it look bigger than it is!

How High Should The Wainscoting Wall Be?

Incorporating your wainscoting bathroom ideas can be a challenge if you don’t have a ton of wall height to work with. But thankfully, most wainscoting professionals aren’t too stingy on the specifics. While the traditional height of a wainscoting design reaches up to 32”, the average in bathrooms is extended to 36”. Some people with very tall ceilings in their bathrooms have reported their wainscoting measuring up to 52”. This is mainly up to a personal decision, but there are a few things to consider:

Building the wainscoting too high, or all the way up to the ceiling, will sacrifice the nature of the duality that wainscoting brings to the bathroom in the first place.You don’t want the wainscoting to overwhelm all other elements of the bathroom, but rather you want to use it as an accent.Wainscoting can be a good way to protect the bathroom walls against mildew, mold, and moisture buildup. But be sure to get an exterior grade paint that will ward that moisture off in the first place.

Remember that wainscoting is a textured wall paneling that adds to your existing wall, rather than replaces it. If you want floor-to-ceiling paneling, it can serve well in the way of design, but some people would be hard-pressed to call that actual wainscoting. It shouldn’t extend more than halfway up the wall, and in most cases, it covers even less of it. You want something that will add to your architectural height, not completely take it over.

BATTEN BOARD

Laura Design Company

This look just calms the room to make bedtime easier.

OLD-FASHIONED

Cottage Home Company

Love the old look that make you feel you are taking a step back in time.

WOOD PANEL

Four Brothers Design + Build

The floor helps bring out the character in the wood panel.

POWDER ROOM

LEIVARS

This powder room floor look amazing.

Find Additional Wainscoting Techniques For Your Dream Bathroom Remodeling Project

Wainscoting is certainly not one of the top necessities of any room, but it can add plenty of value and architectural appeal. If you’re looking for ways to accentuate your half-bath, powder room, or full bathroom, wainscoting can be an elegant and affordable way to do it. In fact, improving on the trim around your walls, especially on your wainscoting, can really boost the net value of your home.

While most wainscoting projects can be done in a DIY fashion, it’s important to work with a professional contractor you can trust. That way, you know that each panel is installed correctly, and all external factors are taken into account. For example, you want to make sure that wainscoting is actually effective in protecting your wall against moisture and mildew. Then you won’t have to replace any of that broken or old tile that you’re sick of looking at.

More ideas for getting started with wainscoting can be found in our free eBook, Remodeling 101: A Free Homeowner’s Guide. In the book, you can get access to tips for designing the bathroom remodel you’ve always wanted. Additional information about home remodeling is included so you can be as prepared as possible by the time you are ready to make your first steps towards your remodeling project.

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A great wine cellar is all about creating a controlled environment.  Whether it is located in a sprawling mansion or in a tiny apartment, design options are virtually limitless.  However, if temperature and humidity are not controlled properly, your precious wine may not age in the right way.

Our wine cellar ideas roundup showcases some of the most creative designs. If you are thinking of setting up your own wine cellar at home, these design ideas and guidelines should provide some inspiration.

Once you make a decision to build a wine cellar at your home, your first consideration should be maintaining the right conditions all the time. How you do this will depend on the size of the wine cellar and where it is located. A large basement wine cellar will require considerably more work in climate conditioning compared to a small wine cellar. If you opt for a pre-made wine closet or cabinet; chances are that it comes with climate control mechanism already installed, relieving you of most of the burden.

Here are some of the climate control actions you need to take when building a wine cellar:

Full room insulation to keep temperatures at a steady range. Make sure the insulation is also a good vapor barrier.For large wine cellars, a wine cooling system may be necessary. This will also require an adequately sized exhaust room to absorb expelled heat.If the location of the wine cellar tends to get too dry, a humidifier will be required.

Once you have the climate control part figured out, you are ready to get started on your wine cellar. Our home wine cellar image round up is a good starting point to help you figure out the design that works best for your needs and budget.

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SIMPLICITY

Sebring Design Build

A simple and neat space for wine storage. Cool door!

WINE CLOSET

Sebring Design Build

Nice wine closet located near a bar area.

SECRET STASH

Sapphire Spaces

This underground wine cellar is so cool!

KITCHEN STORAGE

P.S. Platinum Properties

Smart storage area off the kitchen. Wine storage doesn’t always have to be in the basement or lower level. Love that seating nook too!

WINE ROOM

Cherry Creek, Inc.

A great space to share a bottle of wine.

SPANISH STYLE

Christy Drew Designs

Warm and inviting wine area in Dallas.

WINE BAR

Sebring Design Build

What a great space in this basement for entertaining!

MEDITERRANEAN

Canaday Group

You are transported “somewhere else” in this expansive wine cellar and tasting area.

NARROW CELLAR

KGA Studio Architects, PC

Almost looks like this is located in a hallway. Great use of space.

BARREL SINK

Martha O’Hara Interiors

Wonderful idea to use the wine barrel as a sink!

Wine Cellar Climate Control

Climate control will make or break your wine cellar. Wine is a delicate thing. It tolerates temperature and humidity changes only within a narrow band. If it goes above or below, then the aging process is likely to go awry.

When it comes to temperature, 55 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees Celsius) is the accepted sweet spot. A range of 3-4 points above or below this temperature is acceptable. In chemistry, we learn that an increase in temperature increases the rate of reaction. If your wine cellar is too warm, your wine will age too quickly and produce other unwanted reactions. This will damage the quality and taste of the wine. On the other hand, if the conditions are too cool, chemical reactions slow down and your wine ages at a much slower pace.

There is also another aspect of temperature that can damage the wine and that is variability. Without proper climate control, temperatures in the wine cellar will keep swinging between cold and hot. In many cases, the cork sealing the wine is not 100% airtight. As it expands and contracts with temperature variations, oxygen finds its way inside the bottle. As any wine connoisseur knows, too much wine will damage wine flavors because of over-oxidation.

As for humidity, the slightly damp conditions of a basement are actually good. Slightly high humidity keeps the cork from drying out, which could compromise the quality of the seal. The ideal humidity level is 57%, with an ideal maximum of 70 percent and minimum of 50 percent. If it goes too high the biggest risk is the development of mold in the cork, which could damage the wine. Additionally, it can damage any labels on the wine bottle.

STONE

CELLAR

Eldorado Stone

This is such a gorgeous feature in this home. Definitely not something you see every day.

CONTEMPORARY REFUGE

Jeffrey King Interiors

Looks like you can escape & share some good moments here with friends and family.

COMFY & COZY

Sebring Design Build

Such a cozy wine cellar. You can sit and sip your wine–relax and forget about the troubles of the day. Or better yet–celebrate?

TO THE POINT

Charles Ayers Construction, Inc.

Just a great straightforward wine storage area.

Unique Wine Storage Designs for All Homes

Residential wine cellars are stunning, luxurious examples of design craft – and are frequently beyond the scope of many homeowners’ space and budget accommodations. Fortunately, there are plenty of custom wine storage designs out there for houses and wine collections of all sizes.

The following collection of design ideas showcases beautiful examples of wine storage solutions in different areas of the home. Kitchen islands, basement bars, and even closets present unique opportunities for storage. Before you begin your remodeling plans, it’s important to know the basics about keeping wines for the long-term, to help you make smart design choices.

CUSTOM GLASS

Joseph and Curtis Custom Wine Cellars

Unique custom glass sections make this wine cellar stand out.

GRACEFUL DISPLAY

David Johnston Architects

This wine cellar exudes such sophistication.

ESCAPE

-Design By Gustavo Arredondo, Inc.

Definitely gives you the feeling of being somewhere abroad.

COZY

Riviera Bronze Mfg.

This cozy sitting area is a great complement to the wine cellar. You can sit and relax and drink wine all day with your friends.

Proper Wine Storage Tips

No matter what wine storage design you choose, there are some essential basics to consider. Keep the following tips in mind to ensure your bottles are stored properly, which means more enjoyment when you finally pop the cork:

Keep the temperature stable. Wine doesn’t hold up well to major fluctuations in temperature. The longer you store your wine, the more stable the temperature its environment should be. So if you have a growing collection, and you’re waiting to open that bottle of Barbaresco until at least another five years have passed, then it’s best to choose a wine storage design that isn’t in a space that sees lots of changes in temperature (top of the fridge, we’re looking at you!). If you only keep enough bottles in the house for easy enjoyment, and drink your bottles within a few months after purchase, then temperature fluctuation is less of a concern.Keep the temperature cool. When possible, keep your wines stored somewhere within the cool range of 50°F to 59°F. This is often cited as the ideal temperature to store wine, though bottles can certainly withstand exposure to lower and higher temperatures. The essential idea is that heat accelerates the aging process, so as mentioned above, higher temperatures (though not exceeding 68°F) are less of a concern if you are simply buying wine to drink fairly quickly. A dedicated cool space is more important for long-term storage plans.Keep bottles away from intense light. Light, too, can play a big factor in the quality of wine. For wines that will be stored for more than a year, and for bottles of bubbly, it’s best to keep these away from direct, strong sources of light.Keep corks moist. When a bottle’s cork dries out, it shrinks and allows oxygen to creep inside. Oxygen is great for letting a wine breathe and develop its flavors, but a wine should be consumed shortly after exposure. Within a few days, oxygen turns even the sturdiest of wines into rancid vinegar. The easiest way to keep corks from drying out is to store bottles on their side.

HIDDEN TREASURES

Renovation Artistry

Many hidden treasures located in this cellar!

MASONRY

MAGIC

Omega Products Intl

Beautiful masonry work in this space. Love the fountain!

SMALL WONDER

Eppright Custom Homes

Really smart use of a smaller space. You still have everything you need.

BUTLER’S PANTRY

St. Clair Kitchen & Home

In this home, the wine is stored in this beautiful butler’s pantry. The navy cabinetry is stunning.

RANCH FUN

Dorn Homes

This wine room is located in a ranch in Las Vegas. So many fun accents–especially love the bottle chandelier.

WINE ENTHUSIAST

Superior Woodcraft, Inc.

No doubt there are wine lovers living here! This wine cellar features sapele wood, travertine floors and is climate controlled.

Smart Storage: Take Advantage of Unused Spaces

Utilize existing furniture for smart storage: add custom shelving in a kitchen island or a buffet side table. Even the smallest nooks, like spaces between the refrigerator and wall, can be turned into clever wine storage spots. Remember, however, that warmer areas like the kitchen are best for people who aren’t storing wine bottles for the long haul.

The colorful kitchen island pictured here includes an impressive wine rack, while there is still plenty of additional cabinet space for storing china, pantry items, and smaller appliances. A sink built into the island, with easy access to the wine collection, makes this kitchen is a great spot for making drinks and entertaining guests.

Diagonal planks make the most of storage space, and are frequently used in wine cabinet and rack designs. The rack here is flanked by clear fronted cabinets, and the wet bar is complete with sink and beverage cooler. This basement bar design truly stands out thanks to the bright, backlit subway tile.

This elegant design is takes advantage of vertical space, with limited room under a kitchen counter making way for a small collection of wine bottles stored on their side. The crisp white lines of the wine rack are the perfect complement to the marble kitchen countertop.

This kitchen island highlights another example of vertical storage design. Instead of dedicating the entire end space to cookbooks, the island has shelving on either side of the clear fronted cabinets. It simple yet smart design holds up to ten wine bottles.

This basement kitchenette has additional overhead shelving to accommodate a well stocked wine bar. This remodeled interior features a richly hued, traditional cabinet design that feels bright and open. There is also plenty of countertop space for another rack for more storage options.

Sleek Wine Cooler Designs

Wine coolers are a great idea for any true wine lover, keeping bottles at a set temperature to ensure they keep well over time. Some models are dual-zone, meaning that you can store both red and white wines at different temperatures. Consider adding a wine cooler to your kitchen island, wet bar, or even outdoor entertaining area.

This unique wine cooler design is perfectly suited alongside the main refrigerator. The matching stainless steel appliances are the perfect complement to the kitchen’s traditional wood cabinets.

BASEMENT

OASIS

Finney Construction

What a great space!

CONTEMPORARY COOL

Cable Wine Systems

Just a nice relaxing space–fun chairs!

OPEN CONTEMPORARY

Design By Lisa

This wine room has open wine storage and a cool sitting area.

BRICKS AND

BARRELS

Palmer Interior Design

Love the barrels!

TALL

ORDER

Matthew Bolt Graphic Design

Lots of great choices in this wine cellar–awesome ladder!

LONDON FARMHOUSE

lhadeff Architects

This lovely wine cellar is located in a London farmhouse.

Location

The basement is one of the most common places to locate a wine cellar. It provides a large space to set up a decently sized wine cellar and is fairly easy to maintain in terms of temperature and humidity. Unlike other rooms in the house, the basement does not experience much variation in both temperature and humidity.

If you do not have a basement or it is being used for some other purpose, look for a corner of your house that is not in the direct line of sunlight or draft. One increasingly common and creative idea is to set up a mini-cellar under the stairs. Often enclosed by glass, under-the-stairs wine cellars can look quite dramatic especially when you plan the lighting properly. If you have a pantry with no windows, that would also make an ideal location for a wine cellar. If you have bar area, you can set up a small wine storage cabinet behind the bar.

Generally, the location depends on the size and design of your home. Wherever you decide to locate it, make sure you are able to control the conditions so as to maintain the integrity of the wine.

UNDERGROUND

Michael Bell Architects Pty Ltd

Another great underground wine cellar. Such a great use of space. This custom made door is automatic–genius!

RUSTIC TASTING

KW Designs

Gorgeous wine tasting area and cellar in this San Diego residence.

VILLA

Fourteen Estates

Who wouldn’t want to hide away for a little bit in here?

IRON ENTRY

John Kraemer & Sons

Stunning custom made iron doors perfectly accent this elegant wine cellar.

MODERN TASTING

Kirk Saunders Architect

A mix of contemporary and traditional in this nicely designed wine room.

CLASSIC

Summit Woodworkers LLC

An impressive example of a classic wine cellar.

Storage

Once you have decided on location, you need to figure out what kind of storage you are going to use. Most people opt for wine racks. Wine racks come in a wide range of styles and some companies even offer custom made options.

Even in a small wine cellar, racks can take up surprisingly little space, allowing you to store a significant number of bottles in a limited area. Most wine racks are made from wood though you will come across other made from metal. Make sure you choose the right size. Some racks are small enough to be set down just about anywhere in the house. Others will take up an entire room. For really vast storage, such as one consisting of hundreds or thousands of bottles, consider getting custom wine racks that perfectly match your needs.  One other thing to be careful about when buying wine racks is the size of the opening. Some bottles such as Magnum and champagne bottles require large openings.

If you need smaller wine storage, there are many options beyond a wine rack. You can have a wine refrigerator small enough for 50 bottles or a bigger one for a couple hundred bottles or more.  Another option is a walk-in vault. These vaults are mini-cellars complete with built-in storage and climate control.  Other storage options include wine cabinets and wine lockers.

ENTERTAINMENT HAVEN

Zone 4 Architects, LLC

This looks like a great space for parties.

FEATURED

WINE

Sebring Design Build

This glass enclosure does such a great job of featuring this homeowner’s wine collection.

RELAX

Eklektik Interiors

Great sitting area–you could relax all evening here.

LIGHT & BRIGHT

Brandon Architects, Inc.

A nice departure from the more common darker & hidden-away wine cellars.

LIGHT

IT UP

Scott Wilson Architect, LLC

The lighting is amazing in this wine cellar.

TRADITIONALLY REFINED

Sebring Design Build

A remarkable example of a well-designed traditional wine cellar.

Design and Lighting

Design is an essential part of wine cellars. After all, the collection is a point of great pride for its owner. The design needs to reflect that. When designing a wine cellar, consider working with a contractor to decide on these design elements.

Many wine enthusiasts opt for hardwood flooring to match the wooden wine racks on the walls. Others opt for stone flooring to contrast with the wood racks and create a vintage style. Glass is also a popular material especially for enclosing smaller under-the-stairs wine cellars.

One of the most important aspects of the design is the lighting. There are two things to consider when deciding what kind of lighting to install. One is of course the style. Do you want a warm darker feel or a brighter futuristic vibe? A good idea is to install lights that can change color to reflect the current mood. The second issue is heat. Halogen or incandescent bulbs should never be used because they emit too much heat, which is bad for the wine. LEDs are the best. You can choose from puck lights, strip LEDs or track lights depending on the style you are going for.

Try to highlight specific areas such as wine racks and any other interesting displays. You can also have an assortment of overhead lights providing general illumination.

Bonus Tips

Here are a few extra tips to keep in mind:

Select a strong door that is insulated to protect the wine cellar climate. If you want a glass door, make sure it has exterior-grade insulation and should be double-paned. Ideally, a wine cellar should not have windows. If they are present, they should be as properly insulated as the door.For flooring, most materials including wood, tile, vinyl and marble are acceptable. The only no-no is carpet. It will develop mold and mildew because of the high humidity levels.For a large wine cellar, consider adding a tasting center. This often consists of a table and chairs. Add more seating space if you plan on holding tasting events often.Don’t forget about security. Always keep the door to the wine cellar locked to prevent any unauthorized individual from going inside. For really big collections, install a monitoring alarm system as well as cameras.

Setting up a wine cellar is no easy task. There are so many components to work on including storage, climate control, design and security. But if you love your wine, there is no end to the enjoyment after the wine cellar is complete. It becomes a personal sanctuary where you can relax, be happy and admire your priceless collection.

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