Why You Should Consider A Wine Cellar For Your Home
Wine cellars are not just for the wealthy. Today many homeowners are choosing to have wine cellars installed in their existing homes or added to new construction. But keep in mind, a wine cellar doesn’t necessarily have to be massive holding a thousand bottles nor does it need to be located in a basement. An aesthetically-pleasing wine cellar can be designed to fit almost anywhere in a home even in an underutilized closet or bedroom or unused space under a staircase for example. Your professional Luxury Elements designer will help you decide on the most desirable location in your home.
A wine cellar is not only a status symbol as most homes do not have this feature; its presence becomes an additional selling point and adds to the resale value of your home. And don’t forget the convenience factor. No longer will you have to run to the wine store when you want to enjoy a fine Chardonnay or Merlot or when dinner guests are expected or when friends drop in.
Many people stock wines for their own utilization while others amass wine collections as a hobby or investment. A wine cellar is a secure, dedicated location and has an ideal environment for wine and champagne preservation, i.e., regulated temperature and humidity. And then you have the added feature of being able to display your collection in beautiful surroundings with it readily available for your enjoyment if you so choose.
When many wine collectors find a new wine they admire, it will often be purchased in quantity, not only to save money but to take advantage of vintage availability. However, this would be unlikely if they did not have a safe atmospherically-suitable storage location. Some wine aficionados opt to store their collection at off-site wine warehouses which is expensive and will either require delivery or a trip to the warehouse; hardly convenient.
Careful planning is necessary if you are considering a custom cellar. A wine cellar of any size involves a myriad of decisions, additions and modifications before you can place the first bottle on a rack. It also involves a significant investment therefore particular care should be involved in the choice of location, design, materials and the selection of an expert wine cellar contractor such as Luxury Elements.
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