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Home wine bar: 8 tips to raise the bar on your design

Adding a home bar or a home wine bar is a great way to curate and display your growing collection or step up your current dedicated cabinet.

Whether looking for a simple or very detailed display, there are many options to consider. Read on for tips and ideas to inspire your design.

1. What are the best shelving options?

 • Glass shelves offer a sleek and modern look, allowing you to display your bottles and glassware elegantly.

 • Wood shelves provide a classic and sturdy option, adding a warm, natural element to your wine bar.

 • Consider varying the shelving sizes to accommodate different bottle sizes and shapes.
Kitchen pantry custom cabinets with wine storage and bar counter with stemware storage by California Closets

2. How should you choose storage cabinets? 

• Hidden cabinets create a clean, streamlined look and keep your wine and accessories neatly tucked away.

 • Open view cabinets allow you to showcase your wine collection and make it a focal point of the room.

 • Think about adding lockable cabinets to secure your most valuable bottles.

 • Choose cabinets with built-in lighting to highlight your wine and glassware.
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4. What are your options for wine storage? 

• A temperature-controlled wine fridge is ideal for keeping your wine at the perfect serving temperature.

 • A wine rack or cellar can add a traditional touch and is great for long-term storage.

 • Consider a dual-zone wine cooler to accommodate both red and white wines.

 • Install pull-out wine racks for easy access to your collection.
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