This photo shows the rolling ladder, which provides easy access to the client's wines at the topmost section of the racking. On this custom wine cellar project in San Diego, the Sapele Mahogany wine racks look very attractive and match the existing woodwork in the owner's home. An existing wine cellar in a La Jolla, San Diego home was expanded to accommodate the growing collection of the owner. We worked on this project twice. The first installation was completed in 2008. After about 5 years, the client requested us to double the capacity of their wine room, but maintain the contemporary design. We added new sections to the existing racking to provide additional space for more wines. Stunning Wine Cellar for a Contemporary Home We completed a wine cellar installation project in La Jolla, an affluent city of San Diego, California, where we had to match the contemporary design of the home. The beautiful residential space was originally built with glass and wood. All the woodworking was constructed from Sapele Mahogany, which is common in many parts of the house. The cabinetry and furniture had to be the same tone and material. We have worked on this project twice. The first time was in 2008 and the second one was in 2013. We needed to expand and double the size of the custom wine cellar. A very integral part of this homeowner’s life is their wine and the collecting of wine. Our main goal was to create a racking design that consists of various orientations to allow the owner to store different sizes of bottles. Racking Features of the La Jolla Custom Wine Cellar The original room was constructed when the home was built. The architect, designing team, and contractor gave us a palette to match the existing cabinetry. The owners didn’t know what their needs were going to be. When they buy cases of wine, for example, they just put some of the bottles in the diamond bins and some in individual bottle spaces. In 2013, we tried to make the racking as universal as possible. The original capacity of the wine room was 1,100 bottles. It increased to 1,624 after the expansion of the space and adding more wine racks. Elevation 1 The first area of the room consists of racking for individual storage at the top section, with a VC-style cover for concealing the evaporator. There are diamond bins in the middle that can store nine bottles in each opening. We added many slots for large format bottles below the diamond bins because the owners stored bigger bottles in the first room, as big as 9 liters. What we did was to open up a couple of spaces to create a wider wine storage area. The whole racking in this area has a solid end panel. We took out the vertical supports and put the beam supports across to bear the load. We incorporated a coved tray feature to allow the owners to get a feel for the beautiful bottles in their collection. The large format bottles are stored in various heights, resulting in a cascading wine display. This style of racking allows for easy visibility of the wine labels. We installed LED lighting above this area to illuminate the space dramatically without emitting too much heat. Elevation 2 The next racking is labeled Elevation 2, which is the left wall that you will pass by before you go into the other storage area. It consists of horizontal display racks that can store both standard and larger bottles. These display racks, which are 8 ¼” deep, were installed with lighting and mirror at the back. The middle section has two glass shelves that provide an area for the client’s wine cellar accessories and mini car collection. Elevation 3 On the 3rd Elevation, the top racking includes slots with twelve coved trays and six solid backs. We added new individual column wine racks, and custom cabinets with scalloped neck supports to the existing cabinetry. Now, the total capacity of the individual bottle racking is 384, and the custom cabinets can accommodate 34 bottles. There is a double deep Sapele Mahogany tabletop where we installed very large steel supports under it. This will provide structural stability for bearing the weight of this big case storage area. The homeowner buys a lot of wine, so he wanted to have an area where he could stack all the boxes. He didn’t want the boxes to occupy the area at the front. With this feature, he could just bring the wines directly to this storage area, without affecting the aesthetic appeal of the front entrance of his La Jolla custom wine cellar. Elevations 4 and 5 The next wall is Elevation 4, which consists of wine racks for 98 magnum bottles. The top most section has a VC-style evaporator cover. Elevation 5 (in front of elevation 3), had twelve coved trays, 16-bottle custom cabinets with scalloped neck supports, and one hundred eighty individual storage slots. After adding new sections, we ended up having sixteen coved trays, 26-bottle custom cabinets, and 288 individual bottle racking. Rolling Ladder for Easy Access of Wines Another factor that we consider when designing a wine room is the convenience in accessing the bottles. Since the ceiling of this La Jolla custom wine cellar was tall (about 124” height), we added a hook rolling ladder. A hook ladder has fixtures that allow it to slide along the rail and can be lifted off the rail if you want to transfer it to another section of the racking on a different wall. Check out more about this project: http://www.vintagecellars.com/california-wine-cellars-designs/la-jolla-san-diego-custom-wine-cellars-contemporary-designs/ Vintage Cellars has built gorgeous custom wine cellars and wine storage rooms across the United States and World for over 25 years. We are your go-to business for anything wine cellar and wine storage related! Whether you're interested in a wine closet, wine racking, custom wine racks, a custom wine cellar door, or a cooling system for your existing space, Vintage Cellars has you covered! We carry all kinds of wine cellar cooling and refrigeration systems, incuding: Breezaire, CellarCool, WhisperKool, Wine Guardian, CellarPro and Commercial systems. We also carry many types of Wine Refrigerators, Wine Cabinets, and wine racking types, including La Cache, Marvel, N'Finity, Transtherm, Vinotheque, Vintage Series, Credenza, Walk in wine rooms, Climadiff, Riedel, Fontenay, and VintageView. Vintage Cellars also does work in many styles, including Contemporary and Modern, Rustic, Farmhouse, Traditional, Craftsman, Industrial, Mediterranean, Mid-Century, Industrial and Eclectic. Some locations we cover often include: San Diego, Rancho Santa Fe, Corona Del Mar, Del Mar, La Jolla, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Huntington Beach, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Carlsbad, Orange County, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Bel Air, Los Angeles, Encinitas, Cardiff, Coronado, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, San Marino, Ladera Heights, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Westwood, Hancock Park, Laguna Beach, Crystal Cove, Laguna Niguel, Torrey Pines, Thousand Oaks, Coto De Caza, Coronado Island, San Francisco, Danville, Walnut Creek, Marin, Tiburon, Hillsborough, Berkeley, Oakland, Napa, Sonoma, Agoura Hills, Hollywood Hills, Laurel Canyon, Sausalito, Mill Valley, San Rafael, Piedmont, Paso Robles, Carmel, Pebble Beach Contact Vintage Cellars today with any of your Wine Cellar needs! (800) 876-8789

From the street, it’s an impeccably designed English manor. Once inside, the best of that same storied architecture seamlessly meshes with modernism. This blend of styles was exactly the vibe three-decades-running Houston homebuilder Chris Sims, founder and CEO of Sims Luxury Builders, wanted to convey with the $5.2 million show-home in Houston’s coveted Tanglewood neighborhood. “Our goal was to uniquely combine classic and Old World with clean and modern in both the architectural design as well as the interior finishes,” Chris says. Their aesthetic inspiration is clearly evident in the 8,000-square-foot showcase home’s luxurious gourmet kitchen. It is an exercise in grey and white—and texture. To achieve their vision, the Sims turned to Cantoni. “We had a wonderful experience working with Cantoni several years ago on a client’s home, and were pleased to repeat that success on this project,” Chris says. Cantoni designer Amy McFall, who was tasked with designing the kitchen, promptly took to the home’s beauty. Situated on a half-acre corner lot with majestic oak trees, it boasts simplistic and elegant interiors that allow the detailed architecture to shine. The kitchen opens directly to the family room, which holds a brick wall, beamed ceilings, and a light-and-bright stone fireplace. The generous space overlooks the outdoor pool. With such a large area to work with, “we needed to give the kitchen its own, intimate feel,” Amy says. To that end, Amy integrated dark grey, high-gloss lacquer cabinetry from our Atelier Collection. by Aster Cucine with dark grey oak cabinetry, mixing finishes throughout to add depth and texture. Edginess came by way of custom, heavily veined Calacatta Viola marble on both the countertops and backsplash. The Sims team, meanwhile, insured the layout lent itself to minimalism. “With the inclusion of the scullery and butler’s pantry in the design, we were able to minimize the storage needed in the kitchen itself,” Chris says. “This allowed for the clean, minimalist cabinetry, giving us the creative freedom to go darker with the cabinet color and really make a bold statement in the home.” It was exactly the look they wanted—textural and interesting. “The juxtaposition of ultra-modern kitchen cabinetry and steel windows set against the textures of the wood floors, interior brick, and trim detailing throughout the downstairs provided a fresh take on blending classic and modern,” Chris says. “We’re thrilled with the result—it is showstopping.” They were equally thrilled with the design process. “Amy was incredibly responsive, helpful and knowledgeable,” Chris says. “It was a pleasure working with her and the entire Cantoni team.” Check out the kitchen featured in Modern Luxury Interiors Texas’ annual “Ode to Texas Real Estate” here.

Check out the little integrated ledge along the wall that adds to the sleek lines while also solving a few practical bathroom storage concerns. Design by Kristyn Bester. Photos by Photo Art Portraits.

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Door style: Chesapeake | Species: Red Oak | Finish: Cognac Island: Maple | Finish: Linen with Carmel glaze As you can see, there's no shortage of storage space in this design. At right, a small desk workspace was integrated into the floor plan, making a great spot to check a recipe online or update a grocery list. Note how the beaded panel in the back of the bookshelf cabinet adds visual appeal. Learn more about some Showplace island and end cap options: http://www.showplacewood.com/ProdGuide1/PGislands/index.html

Alair Homes is committed to quality throughout every stage of the building process and in every detail of your new custom home or home renovation. We guarantee superior work because we perform quality assurance checks at every stage of the building process. Before anything is covered up – even before city building inspectors come to your home – we critically examine our work to ensure that it lives up to our extraordinarily high standards. We are proud of our extraordinary high building standards as well as our renowned customer service. Every Alair Homes custom home comes with a two year national home warranty as well as an Alair Homes guarantee and includes complimentary 3, 6 and 12 month inspections after completion. During our proprietary construction process every detail is accessible to Alair Homes clients online 24 hours a day to view project details, schedules, sub trade quotes, pricing in order to give Alair Homes clients 100% control over every single item regardless how small.

Key Needs: The clients want to combine modern and traditional design elements to create a cohesive and visually striking living space. Key Problems: The challenge was to find a balance between the two styles and to ensure that they complemented each other without clashing. Workflow: The design team carefully selected furnishings, fabrics, and decor accents that bridged the gap between modern and traditional styles. They also focused on creating a harmonious color scheme that tied the different design elements together. Result: The final design seamlessly integrated modern and traditional pieces to create a unique and personalized living space that reflected the clients' tastes and preferences. Experience the revolution in interior design creation with Arhist.com Check it out now and get a 14-day free trial to see for yourself!

Our wine cellar builders installed premium redwood wine racks in this commercial wine cellar. As you can see, they were left unfinished, in favor of a bright, clean wine cellar design TX. Like wine, unfinished wood ages gracefully, even improving in quality over time. A variety of racking types can be seen here. They provide both bulk and display wine storage options. Wine Cellar Specialists 1134 Commerce Drive Richardson (972)454-0480 75081 winecellarspec.com

CONTACT CONSTRUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES WHEN YOU’RE READY TO BUILD BETTER IN THE MOUNTAINS! This one-of-a-kind custom luxury mountain residence applied a high performance green building envelope, and other smart and renewable technologies. In addition to ample living space, the residence includes exquisite car rebuilding and show room facilities. We cut into the top of a mountain side to offer the homeowners 360 degree panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder and Denver. We used 12”- 22” R-40+ battered foundation walls, 8” engineered LSL FSC lumber throughout, and an elliptical and radial building design. We also installed a 12 kW solar PV power system with a battery back-up. While the homeowners remain connected to the grid, their meter has yet to move forward. We used ICF forms for fire and wind resistance while taking advantage of their incredible insulating and customizing properties. ICFs are the perfect choice when avoiding square corners is desired at all costs. The solar thermal collectors you see out front were integrated with geothermal and HRV/ERV ventilation and environmental control systems. By designing this kind of in-floor heating and cooling system it keeps the ambient temperatures inside this stunning home comfortable and healthy year round. Check out some of the images we captured during the beginning, middle, and completion of this unique and eclectic Sunshine Canyon 8,000 square foot Net-Zero Luxury Home.

One of our latest kitchen renovation in Natick. A beautifully designed kitchen that showcases a modern aesthetic with its clean lines and neutral color palette. The kitchen renovation features a large white island at its center, providing a generous workspace and a stylish focal point. Surrounding the island, stainless steel appliances reflect the light, adding a sleek and professional touch to the space. The white shaker cabinets, blend seamlessly with the walls, creating a sense of openness and continuity. A stainless steel sink is neatly integrated into the quartz countertop, complemented by high-quality kitchen appliances, including a microwave oven and a kitchen stove, which are essential for any home chef. Workable island, inviting family and guests to gather and socialize in this welcoming space. The room is illuminated by natural light, accentuating the clean, uncluttered look of the kitchen. A subtle accent color adds a touch of nature and warmth to the otherwise cool-toned room, making it feel both sophisticated and inviting. Check out Kitchen and Bath Center when searching for kitchen remodel in Natick.

✨ Elevate Your Bathroom Experience ✨ Check out our latest primary bathroom remodel gallery! This space features a sleek underlit floating vanity, beautiful white quartz countertop, and bold black floor tile, while the walk-in shower and freestanding soaker tub sets the stage for a spa-like retreat. And for the ultimate touch of opulence, the double-sided fireplace and lighted tray ceiling create a captivating ambiance.

This is a kitchen project we did in a new post and beam home near Buffalo New York. It is in our "Collected Style" but the customers were very involved in all of the design details. Check out the Home Builder's web site.

Taking simple spaces to the next level is as easy as adding a breathtaking tile mosaic. ? Check out our latest bathroom remodel featuring a full tile mosaic wall from Daltile, custom Kitchen Craft soft-close cabinets, quartz countertops, and a spacious walk-in shower. ✨✨Ready to remodel your bathroom? DM to get started! #bathroomremodel #bathroominspo #bathroomdesign

This Escondido custom home features 10ft ceilings, indoor-outdoor living, and thoughtful upgrades. At 3200 SF, this build features 3 bedrooms and two home offices. The fully custom kitchen was designed for the use of this particular client. Side note: no kitchen of ours will ever be the same - it's ALWAYS designed around you, what you eat, and how you use your kitchen. Pinnacle features include a see-through fireplace, fully integrated Lutron Electronics smart home features, six valve Kohler Co. Anthem shower system, Thermador appliance package, and much much more. Check back over the next few weeks as we dive into some of the specific features that set this build apart and make it thoughtful for the client.

This Escondido custom home features 10ft ceilings, indoor-outdoor living, and thoughtful upgrades. At 3200 SF, this build features 3 bedrooms and two home offices. The fully custom kitchen was designed for the use of this particular client. Side note: no kitchen of ours will ever be the same - it's ALWAYS designed around you, what you eat, and how you use your kitchen. Pinnacle features include a see-through fireplace, fully integrated Lutron Electronics smart home features, six valve Kohler Co. Anthem shower system, Thermador appliance package, and much much more. Check back over the next few weeks as we dive into some of the specific features that set this build apart and make it thoughtful for the client.

Folkers Window Company also builds patios and Florida sun rooms. We can build from the ground up or we take your existing patio/deck and start from there. indoors. Call the fine folks at Folkers.

Way out west in the Chicago suburbs, Chicagoland Home Products digs into their bag of custom organization tricks and uses them to integrate unique storage solutions into this closet and dressing area. Nearly everywhere you look, think customization. Look first at the flip up bench, flanked by triangular shelving on each end. If all that space for storage and display is not enough then check out where it is located, squarely in front of the window, with all that natural light to enjoy, while you slip on shoes from the glass shelves right next to it. Continuity comes from the see-through shelving which keeps the design theme of the wall paper alive. The adjacent cubby-style shelving provides more room to house folding clothing or other items. The glass shelf theme is reprised, at the end of the cubbies, where it is tucked in neatly, at an angle that keeps it out of the way as the door opens. There is ample room for hanging clothes, illuminated by LED in-system lighting, and shoe shelving flanked on the left by mirrors and inset drawers. All of this surrounds free standing drawers with a perfect top for folding. It’s enough to make you dizzy with delight at how all the Aria finish materials spin together under the creative baton of Chicagoland Home Products to design a practical and attractive space.

This garage checks all the boxes! Giant workbench and integrated tool cabinet and ton's of storage cabinets for everything from bike helmets, ski equipment, golf clubs and camping gear.

This garage checks all the boxes! Giant workbench and integrated tool cabinet and ton's of storage cabinets for everything from bike helmets, ski equipment, golf clubs and camping gear.