Our design process for bespoke wine cellars and wine rooms

A bespoke wine cellar takes shape through a series of choices: how many bottles it will hold, how it will be used and how it will fit into the architecture.

The Showine process coordinates the technical, aesthetic and operational aspects.

The process is structured, yet flexible. Because every collection, every space and every wine cellar design project is unique.

STEP 1

Consultation and analysis of your wine storage needs

Bespoke design based on your collection and space

Every project begins with a conversation.

We want to understand the collection, the bottle formats, the ageing times and how the cellar will be used. We create dedicated storage spaces, glass wine rooms for the living area and dedicated tasting rooms in which to welcome guests.

For restaurants, hospitality venues and hotels, we also consider bottle rotation, how service is organised and the balance between capacity, accessibility and display of the wine bottles.

On request, the project can also include the storage of cigars, cheeses and fine cured meats, extending it to the whole bon vivant world.

STEP 2

Site survey and preliminary design

On-site measurements, 3D renderings and choice of cooling system

The site survey, carried out directly by a member of our team, allows us to check what photos and floor plans cannot fully show.

We analyse measurements, access, the characteristics of the room, service routes and the position of the cooling system. We also consider how close the cellar is to the most lived-in areas of the home, because a wine cellar in the living area or next to a bedroom needs a solution that ensures the soundproofing of the cooling system.

This information forms the basis of the preliminary design, which can include floor plans, 3D renderings of the wine room, bottle layout, materials, furniture, LED lighting and the cooling solution.

The client can see the wine cellar before it is built, assess its proportions and finishes, and make more informed decisions.

STEP 3

Detailed design and site coordination

From design to completion

Once the proposal has been approved, we define every element needed to build the wine cellar: furniture, glazing, lighting, systems, air circulation and technical preparations.

Showine coordinates its work with the professionals involved on site and provides the information needed for every component to be correctly prepared before installation.

STEP 4

Installation, cooling system testing and support

Commissioning, microclimate check and after-sales support

Furniture, glazing and technical components are installed and adjusted on site by qualified technicians, adapting each element to the actual space.

Our specialist staff commission the wine cellar cooling system, charging the refrigerant, testing the system and calibrating temperature and humidity.

Temperature, air distribution and humidity management are checked before handover.

Once testing is complete, the certificate of conformity is issued and the client receives the instructions needed to use the cellar with ease.

After handover, Showine remains the single point of contact for scheduled maintenance and after-sales technical support, for any needs that may arise over time.

For architects and interior designers

Showine works alongside architects and interior designers as a specialist partner in wine cellar design and wine storage.

We join the project by engaging with the architectural concept already in place and develop all the components a wine room needs to work properly: cooling, insulation, humidity control, air circulation, glazing, furniture and system preparations.

We provide technical guidance and detailed drawings, coordinating our work with contractors, plumbers, electricians and the other trades on site.

The designer keeps the architectural direction of the space; Showine brings the specialist expertise needed to turn that vision into a wine cellar that stores wine correctly and is technically resolved, whether it is a glass wine room in the living area or an underground cellar.

Would you like to design your own bespoke climate-controlled wine cellar?

A floor plan, a few photos and an initial idea of your collection are enough to start the conversation. Together we will assess what the space allows and the best way to create your wine cellar.

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