Hello,
I'm planning to spruce up our little root cellar (it's carved into the crawl space). The idea is to build a shelving system primarily for wine. The cellar is about 2x2 meters, so it's not a huge space to furnish.
The first question is really what material the shelving system should be made of. Does regular planed wood work, or should other materials be used?
The second question is more abstract. I mostly want tips and ideas from others. Anyone have any nice pictures of their shelving systems/wine cellars...?
Regards,
Kristoffer
I'm planning to spruce up our little root cellar (it's carved into the crawl space). The idea is to build a shelving system primarily for wine. The cellar is about 2x2 meters, so it's not a huge space to furnish.
The first question is really what material the shelving system should be made of. Does regular planed wood work, or should other materials be used?
The second question is more abstract. I mostly want tips and ideas from others. Anyone have any nice pictures of their shelving systems/wine cellars...?
Regards,
Kristoffer
Currently working on the same project in terms of area. I bought Quercia's racks as they are flexible, hold many bottles, and have a good price (the black ones on the sides in the picture). Non-treated wood is of course ideal if you're building wooden shelves. The harder the better. On 2x2 m, you can't fit that much, so measure first. Depends on how much you plan to store.
Hello again,
Thank you for the quick responses (impressive how good byggahus is as a forum).
I like the arch in the picture. Unfortunately, my basement is not nearly that large. I would like to build something similar to the arch but much more slender in dimension, and with more "pockets" for the wine. I also saw this system (http://www.winecellarinnovations.com/allheart_dark_stain01.htm). Way too large, but I like the functionality with individual "pockets" and larger storage space for 6, 12, 18 bottles which is really convenient.
Regarding temperature and humidity. I bought the house less than six months ago, so I don't yet know what temperature and humidity fluctuations I have in the basement. As soon as it is arranged, I will also install frost protection and temp and humidity meters. Then I plan to log all fluctuations for at least six months to see how suitable the basement is for storing wine (and other things). With all the investments that the new house entails, I probably won't be able to afford to stock too much wine in the beginning. So if the basement needs support with more heat or dehumidification, it's not thousands of bottles that will have been guinea pigs anyway.
I will also consider Quercias wine rack. If I counted correctly, I should be able to store about 600 bottles on one side of the basement. That will be enough for me for quite some time
More pictures and ideas are gratefully received!
//K.
Thank you for the quick responses (impressive how good byggahus is as a forum).
I like the arch in the picture. Unfortunately, my basement is not nearly that large. I would like to build something similar to the arch but much more slender in dimension, and with more "pockets" for the wine. I also saw this system (http://www.winecellarinnovations.com/allheart_dark_stain01.htm). Way too large, but I like the functionality with individual "pockets" and larger storage space for 6, 12, 18 bottles which is really convenient.
Regarding temperature and humidity. I bought the house less than six months ago, so I don't yet know what temperature and humidity fluctuations I have in the basement. As soon as it is arranged, I will also install frost protection and temp and humidity meters. Then I plan to log all fluctuations for at least six months to see how suitable the basement is for storing wine (and other things). With all the investments that the new house entails, I probably won't be able to afford to stock too much wine in the beginning. So if the basement needs support with more heat or dehumidification, it's not thousands of bottles that will have been guinea pigs anyway.
I will also consider Quercias wine rack. If I counted correctly, I should be able to store about 600 bottles on one side of the basement. That will be enough for me for quite some time
More pictures and ideas are gratefully received!
//K.
Hmm, this is interesting. Do you have any tips on good hygrometers (that aren't too expensive)? I could put one in right now just to get an idea of how the cellar will function. And what measures I might need to take as I renovate it.
It can be difficult to find a logger that doesn't cost a fortune, but one that saves max and min values can probably be found cheaply.
We finished the wine instead as we also experienced a cold snap on top of everything. So the project is on ice, so to speak.
We finished the wine instead as we also experienced a cold snap on top of everything. So the project is on ice, so to speak.
I'm also working on planning for a future mini-cellar for 300-400 bottles. It's a mix of blasted rock and base course inside my well-drained basement storage. I was thinking of building stylish walls and floors with old red bricks. Small space of 1.5x3m with a ceiling height of about 1.5m.
I thought it would be an optimal wine storage, but I'm a bit worried now considering moisture. What temperatures and humidity levels are optimal and acceptable?
I thought it would be an optimal wine storage, but I'm a bit worried now considering moisture. What temperatures and humidity levels are optimal and acceptable?
Clas Ohlson has a temperature/hygrometer for under 200kr. Humidity around 70-80 is no problem for wine. Temperature preferably around 13 ±1 degree change per week. But around 20 is no problem other than the wine matures faster. But if you store it for under 3-4 years, it doesn't matter much as long as the temperature is stable and it's dark. Variations of 6-8 degrees in a year the wine can handle, but again it matures faster. Depends on how hardcore you want to be
The simplest solution is a PAX fan which allows you to easily set the humidity sensor, but then you should be able to bring in air from a dry place and not directly from outside, which can be warm and humid, and that is not always easy either. We have received an indoor AC with a dehumidifier that I plan to test in terms of energy costs and how big the changes will be in the limited space.
Bricco, that was really nice. Also reminds me of the size of the cellar I am sitting and planning.
I promise to send some pictures once I start my project. Unfortunately, there are a few other things in the house that must be prioritized before a wine cellar...
//K.
I promise to send some pictures once I start my project. Unfortunately, there are a few other things in the house that must be prioritized before a wine cellar...
//K.
It doesn't have to be that expensiveknyhlen said:Bricco, that was really nice. It also reminds me of the size of the cellar I am planning.
Promise to send some pictures once I've started my project. Unfortunately, there are a few other things on the house that need to be prioritized before the wine cellar...
//K.
Paint 400kr
Garden stone + river stone 900kr
Wine rack 1200kr
Lighting 400kr
Then a little wine, but I plan to start small the first year to see how the temperature + humidity is throughout the year. The fine wines will have to stay in the wine fridge for a while longer
Filled up with some of what I have anyway
