The original capacity of the wine room was 1,100 bottles. After we added new sections, we ended up a wine rack design that can store 1,624 bottles. This installation project in San Diego is a must-see. 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. Take a video tour of this project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVLCEgYlre8 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. 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"About this Home: Step into a world of timeless luxury where every detail exudes opulence and refinement. This custom-built masterpiece is a sanctuary of indulgence, where entertaining becomes an art form and relaxation a way of life. From the moment you enter, the grandeur of the wine room beckons, offering a glimpse into evenings filled with laughter and good company. Venture outdoors to discover a sprawling oasis, complete with multiple areas for al fresco dining and lounging, all set against a backdrop of verdant landscapes. Inside, the ambiance is equally captivating, with a game room and bar providing endless entertainment possibilities. The heart of the home, the chef's dream kitchen, is a haven for culinary enthusiasts, while the open, airy floorplan creates a sense of spaciousness and flow. As the sun sets, retreat to the sumptuous master suite, where a dream master bathroom and expansive walk-in closet await. Reflecting on the vision behind this architectural marvel, the homeowner shares, ""We wanted to create a space where luxury and comfort intertwine, where every moment feels like a celebration of life's finest pleasures."" Indeed, this residence is not simply a house—it's a testament to the art of living well. Campagna Homes is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, Campagna Homes is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information."

"About this Home: Step into a world of timeless luxury where every detail exudes opulence and refinement. This custom-built masterpiece is a sanctuary of indulgence, where entertaining becomes an art form and relaxation a way of life. From the moment you enter, the grandeur of the wine room beckons, offering a glimpse into evenings filled with laughter and good company. Venture outdoors to discover a sprawling oasis, complete with multiple areas for al fresco dining and lounging, all set against a backdrop of verdant landscapes. Inside, the ambiance is equally captivating, with a game room and bar providing endless entertainment possibilities. The heart of the home, the chef's dream kitchen, is a haven for culinary enthusiasts, while the open, airy floorplan creates a sense of spaciousness and flow. As the sun sets, retreat to the sumptuous master suite, where a dream master bathroom and expansive walk-in closet await. Reflecting on the vision behind this architectural marvel, the homeowner shares, ""We wanted to create a space where luxury and comfort intertwine, where every moment feels like a celebration of life's finest pleasures."" Indeed, this residence is not simply a house—it's a testament to the art of living well. Campagna Homes is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, Campagna Homes is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information."

"About this Home: Step into a world of timeless luxury where every detail exudes opulence and refinement. This custom-built masterpiece is a sanctuary of indulgence, where entertaining becomes an art form and relaxation a way of life. From the moment you enter, the grandeur of the wine room beckons, offering a glimpse into evenings filled with laughter and good company. Venture outdoors to discover a sprawling oasis, complete with multiple areas for al fresco dining and lounging, all set against a backdrop of verdant landscapes. Inside, the ambiance is equally captivating, with a game room and bar providing endless entertainment possibilities. The heart of the home, the chef's dream kitchen, is a haven for culinary enthusiasts, while the open, airy floorplan creates a sense of spaciousness and flow. As the sun sets, retreat to the sumptuous master suite, where a dream master bathroom and expansive walk-in closet await. Reflecting on the vision behind this architectural marvel, the homeowner shares, ""We wanted to create a space where luxury and comfort intertwine, where every moment feels like a celebration of life's finest pleasures."" Indeed, this residence is not simply a house—it's a testament to the art of living well. MMD is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, MMD is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information."

"About this Home: Step into a world of timeless luxury where every detail exudes opulence and refinement. This custom-built masterpiece is a sanctuary of indulgence, where entertaining becomes an art form and relaxation a way of life. From the moment you enter, the grandeur of the wine room beckons, offering a glimpse into evenings filled with laughter and good company. Venture outdoors to discover a sprawling oasis, complete with multiple areas for al fresco dining and lounging, all set against a backdrop of verdant landscapes. Inside, the ambiance is equally captivating, with a game room and bar providing endless entertainment possibilities. The heart of the home, the chef's dream kitchen, is a haven for culinary enthusiasts, while the open, airy floorplan creates a sense of spaciousness and flow. As the sun sets, retreat to the sumptuous master suite, where a dream master bathroom and expansive walk-in closet await. Reflecting on the vision behind this architectural marvel, the homeowner shares, ""We wanted to create a space where luxury and comfort intertwine, where every moment feels like a celebration of life's finest pleasures."" Indeed, this residence is not simply a house—it's a testament to the art of living well. Ziman Development is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, Ziman is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information."

"About this Home: Step into a world of timeless luxury where every detail exudes opulence and refinement. This custom-built masterpiece is a sanctuary of indulgence, where entertaining becomes an art form and relaxation a way of life. From the moment you enter, the grandeur of the wine room beckons, offering a glimpse into evenings filled with laughter and good company. Venture outdoors to discover a sprawling oasis, complete with multiple areas for al fresco dining and lounging, all set against a backdrop of verdant landscapes. Inside, the ambiance is equally captivating, with a game room and bar providing endless entertainment possibilities. The heart of the home, the chef's dream kitchen, is a haven for culinary enthusiasts, while the open, airy floorplan creates a sense of spaciousness and flow. As the sun sets, retreat to the sumptuous master suite, where a dream master bathroom and expansive walk-in closet await. Reflecting on the vision behind this architectural marvel, the homeowner shares, ""We wanted to create a space where luxury and comfort intertwine, where every moment feels like a celebration of life's finest pleasures."" Indeed, this residence is not simply a house—it's a testament to the art of living well. 41 West is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, 41 West is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information."

Lighting the Way to Modern Elegance New can lights installed throughout the ceiling illuminate the home with a soft, ambient glow, enhancing the serene and inviting atmosphere. In the kitchen, the new counter tops and island stand out as focal points, their Leathered quartzite surfaces catching the light in a subtle play of shadows and highlights. A Modern Marvel in Almaden Valley This Almaden Valley home's remodel is more than a mere renovation; it's a re-envisioning of living space. It exemplifies beauty where less is more, and where every element serves a purpose. For those inspired to embark on a similar journey of transformation, this remodel stands as a beacon of possibility, a testament to the beauty of simplicity and the elegance of modern design.