How to Build a Wine Cellar

Building a wine cellar can be a challenging and rewarding undertaking. Basements, spare rooms and closets are ideal spaces to build a large wine cellar. Before you start tearing down drywall, however give some thought to the process. You essentially need to turn a room into a refrigerator. Ceilings, walls and floors need vapor barriers and insulation installed. You will need to install a solid-core door in the room. You will need to install a cooling system and racks to hold the wine. While this is not an undertaking to be taken lightly, it can also provide years of satisfaction. The resources below will help you begin the process.

If your home does not have a spare room, or you plan on having a small wine collection, you might consider a freestanding wine cabinet or furniture style cellar instead.

There are many factors to consider before planning a wine cellar.

• How much space do you have available?
• How important are considerations of appearance and style?
• How many bottles of wine do you plan to store?
• What is your budget?

A room size wine cellar will require a special racking system and a cooling system to keep the wine collection at the optimum temperature.

Learn more about the supplies needed for a wine cellar.