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Creating the perfect wine cellar for your clients requires careful planning and a thorough understanding of their needs. We will walk you through the key aspects to consider when planning and designing a wine cellar, ensuring that it is both functional and visually appealing.
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Trade Resources

Early Planning Stage

Free downloadable document to help you and/or your client with high-level planning and design information prior to engaging with a consultant for specific assistance.

Download buyers guide.


Portfolio Downloads:

Bespoke Options:

Wine Rooms & Cellars

Wine Walls

Configurable Wine Racks:

DISPLAY Series

LINEAR Series

FEATURE Series

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1) Schedule a call to discuss any technical queries you may have.
2) Call us on +44 (0)203 633 3286
3) CONTACT US via our enquiry booking form
4) Email us directly info@cellarmaison.com

Technical Resources

Download room planning and critical wine room preparation guide

Wine Room Preparation - General Guide
Wine Wall Preparation - General Guide


Speak with us


1) Schedule a call to discuss any technical queries you may have.
2) Call us on +44 (0)203 633 3286
3) CONTACT US via our enquiry booking form
4) Email us directly info@cellarmaison.com

Free One to One Assistance

I would like assistance from an experienced wine cellar consultant for planning/design/budget understanding.

Speak with us


1) Schedule a call to discuss any technical queries you may have.
2) Call us on +44 (0)203 633 3286
3) CONTACT US via our enquiry booking form
4) Email us directly info@cellarmaison.com

Fast Track – Design & Budget

I want to fast track my free wine cellar design draft and budget figure. I know the approximate dimensions of the space and configuration.

Design Planner Tool (Bespoke projects)- input cellar type, dimensions and style etc, and we will respond with a budget figure asap.

Design Planner Tool (Configurable Wine Racks)- input wine storage selection and approximate dimensions, and we will respond with a budget figure, and free 3D design for you or your client.

Speak with us


1) Schedule a call to discuss your project with one of our experienced consultants.
2) Call us on (UK/EUROPE) +44 (0)203 633 3286 (NZ/AUS) +64 (0)27 543 3055
3) CONTACT US via our enquiry booking form
4) Email us directly info@cellarmaison.com

Key Information

Our Range & Price

Approximate price range for our various options (ex VAT)

Wine Walls:
Bespoke wine wall including frame-less glass, joinery, lighting, cooling, installation.
£6,200-8,750 per square meter.

Wine Rooms:
Bespoke walk-in wine room including joinery, lighting, cooling, cellar door and installation.
£3,670-6,130 per square meter of joinery.

LINEAR Series Wine Racks:
Configurable-high capacity - black powder-coated steel (supply only)
£950-1100 p/lineal meter

FEATURE Series Wall Panel System:
Configurable - Veneer or Spray painted panel & bottle peg (supply only)
£570-995 p/square metre

DISPLAY Series Wine Racks:
Label-out, or Neck-out wine display - black powder-coated steel (supply only)
£825-1,580 p/lineal meter

Interested in dealership opportunities for our Linear, Feature and Display options? CONTACT US for more information.

Location & Planning

When determining the appropriate location for your clients wine cellar or wine display wall, the following considerations should be made:

  • Understanding and avoiding unsuitable locations
    • Proximity to natural sunlight and other heat or high humidity sources should be considered and either avoided, or mitigated against.
  • Feasibility check of proposed climate control setup
    • Consider if council planning is required. Ensure that it is possible to run services between the indoor and outdoor unit, as well as implement all first-fix service requirements such as water supply, power and a gravity drain.
  • Determine the available space
    • Consider the footprint you can practically dedicate to wine storage.
      This may dictate whether a wine room or wine wall is most suitable.
      Contact your wine cellar specialist for information on set-out recommendations.
Room Preparation

Critical Room Preparation & Considerations:

  • Thermal Insulation
    • We recommend using PIR insulation to walls, floors and ceilings, with a minimum U-Value of 0.34 W/m2 K
  • Vapour Barrier
    • A vapour or moisture barrier is fundamental to any mechanically cooled wine room to form a complete hermetically sealed envelope.
  • Doors & Glazing
    • We recommend double or triple-glazed panels and doors, if possible, for better temperature control and energy efficiency. Single glazed frameless glass can be suitable in some instances, however site specific advice will be required.
  • Thermal Breaks & Other Heat Sources
    • Keep all forms of heating away from the wine storage area and ensure underfloor heating has thermal breaks or sufficient clearance.
  • Sinks
    • Fit sinks and drainage with waterless traps, such as HepvO.
First Fix Services

Overview of the most common first-fix service:

First Fix by Main Contractor:

  • Single phase power supply for climate control (check loading requirements with your cellar specialist)
  • Water supply (for humidity control)
  • Drain/s for condensate waste water
  • Lighting feed/s for in-joinery lighting
  • Clear pipe route for refrigeration pipework via agreed route between indoor and outdoor units
  • Internet connection with RJ45 plug for web-based monitoring & controls.
  • Any other required alterations to walls and/or ceiling.

First Fix by Wine Cellar Specialist:

  • Refrigeration pipe work between indoor and outdoor unit & carry out pressure test
  • Controller cables running from agreed controller location to evaporator location
End User Considerations

Considerations such as wine collection and lifestyle:

Wine collection:

  • Desired bottle capacity?
  • Determine percentage of collection for cellaring (temp) and percentage for serving (temp). Note - generally domestic clients would want the majority of their wine stored at safe cellaring 13-15 c’, and a small proportion of whites/sparkling at 5-7c’. Hospitality clients may require a higher percentage at serving temperature.
  • Is the aim to maximise capacity or create a stunning showcase design?
  • Will you keep some of your collection in bonded warehouse storage? (advisable if you may resell your wine)

Lifestyle preferences:

  • Would you prefer your wine to be showcased on display within your entertaining space, or stored within a dedicated room?
  • Do you prefer to sit inside your wine room (coat on) for a spot of wine tasting, or would you rather be seated just outside in a more comfortable ambient environment?

Speak with the team at Cellar Maison for the full comprehensive list of client questions.

A top down view of a designer working on some wine cellar plans

Summary

In summary, as a trade professional, leveraging the support and expertise of Cellar Maison, will save you time, mitigate risk, and facilitate a partnership that enables a well planned and seamless end to end project.

We work across high-end residential and hospitality sectors, and take on projects throughout the UK, Channel Islands, mainland Europe and Australasia.

We also provide consultancy and design services for locations further afield. If you are looking at incorporating a wine cellar within your overall scheme, do get in touch with the team at Cellar Maison, who will be happy to help.
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