I have a fairly wide winding staircase in my home, with stairs six feet across.. Besides the large open feeling you get climbing the stairs, you also end up with a large (144 square foot) storage area, under the stairs, in the coolest place in the house. What better space to re-claim, and convert to a wine cellar. Shopping the internet for modular systems, I found Wine Cellar Innovations, to have the easiest site to navigate. With all the various choices, there was bound to be something that would work. I chose the "Designer Series". After deciding on the general layout that covered three walls, it didn't take long to pick and choose the various modules that would fit. All that was left to determine, was the wood species and the stain. Lucky for me, my first choice was the Dark Classic Mahogany, which just happened to be part of a "free" holiday upgrade. I also choose the racks with the "Display Row", since I planned to highlight various areas with LED illumination. I had nine foot ceilings in that storage room. The tall units in the Designer Series are 72 inches. That left me the option to build a large eight inch base, a huge elaborate sixteen inch crown, and still have about twelve inches to "stair-step" the center of a small vaulted ceiling. There are several wall and ceiling ideas on the Wine Cellars Innovation website that will surely give you some ideas. I found some close-out white marble for the floor, but didn't have enough to cover it completely, so I decided to run an eighteen inch border of carpet around the front of the racks. This provided a padded "drop" zone to aid in loading and unloading bottles from the rack. It has come in handy more than once already. I planned on using inexpensive plywood for most of the construction. My salesman sent me a sample of the wood, so I could get started and have a matching stain mixed at my local paint store. Everything arrived sooner than expected. I already owned a nail gun, so the assembly was very easy, even the fancy corner modules. Not one single problem piece. A few could have used some more "sanding" before the stain was applied, but I was able to just turn those pieces with the rough side inward, so "no-harm-no foul". I choose matte black as the color on the walls behind the racks. This hid any imperfections in the wall surface. Once the base was built, all the modules were installed. I came up with easy way of fastening the individual racks together. I used furniture bolts, three spaced along the front vertical rails and two spaced along the back. This allowed me to adjust each module and keep them in perfect alignment. Wine Cellars Innovation does have various moulding accessories for the base and crown, but I planned my base and crown structures to incorporate different edge mouldings to do the very same thing. Plus, all these mouldings allowed me to cover some of my "less-than-professional" carpentry skills. After the crown was roughed-in, I used all the scrap moulding pieces to design a ceiling with a small shelf on the perimeter, to hold some indirect lighting. Wine Cellars also offer "Arched" sections, suitable for any type of display area. I choose to build my own, solely because I needed different widths than their standard modules offered. I planned on a wine barrel display, as well as a "faux stained glass window". I ended up using a Mylar window shade, some obscure glass and "Martha Stewart" simulated liquid lead. I had installed a LED strip along the display row on the racks, which extended into the arches and behind the glass. Once the granite counter slabs were installed, I built a small rack to hold a dozen wine glasses that would hang from the top. CAUTION !! Build the glass rack before you install the granite. You will probably drop a few glasses during the fitting process and they don't bounce very well on granite. Carved woodwork appliqués, dental crown moulding, etc., finished off the look I was going for. I covered the rest of the walls in the room, with travertine floor tiles I found on clearance, then simulated posts and beams to give it that "Monastery basement" look. I have finally found a nice beveled glass door for the room. One of these days, I will stain it to match and build up some fancy moldings around it, to finish the room. The whole project, including all the plywood, moulding, lighting, granite, Travertine tiles, and racking, came just under $3650. By the time I finish the door, it will be at $4000.00. Not bad for a room that can hold 550 bottles. I guess I have to stop buying Trader Joe's "Two-buck-Chuck". It just doesn't feel right............ read more

I had empty space beneath the front porch stoop that was never filled in from the time we had built our home. The space was held for a dream of mine to have a wine cellar. After 20 years I decided it was time to undertake the project. I had explored many options until I came across Wine Cellar Innovations. I sent in my rough draft of what I wanted and the dimensions of the small room. We went back and forth numerous times until I had a plan that I wanted. There was no pressure to hurry the process along, no hard sell. As the room was surrounded by 1 foot thick cinder blocks with 2 1/2 to 3 dirt surrounded outer walls, I had a lot of work cut out for me. After I finished the room preparation (vapor seal, insulation, framing, electrical, green board, finishing, painting, and laying the floor tiles) I ordered the custom made wine rack kit from Wine Cellar Innovations. It was shipped in the expected time and I went to work. I want to announce that assembled the kit myself, easily, following the instructions included with the kit, using only a nail gun I received from Wine Cellar Innovations, a tape measure, and a mitre saw. Having never done this level of work before I was uncertain as to the final results. I was more than pleased as the wine racks went together quickly and beautifully. Everyone that has seen the cellar has been full of complements, as I am with the professionalism and service I received from Wine Cellar Innovations. For example, I incorrectly cut a couple of items and the nail gun blew others apart. Wine Cellar Innovations quickly shipped me out replacement parts, and no additional cost. My wife and I couldn't be more pleased as to the outcome of this project. 5 stars for Wine Cellar Innovations. read more

In 2006 we moved into a new home and decided to have Wine Cellar Innovations design, build and installation of our wine cellar. We have been absolutely thrilled with the end result and get endless complements about the design, racking, mosaic and finish of the wine cellar. Unfortunately, in October 2012, Hurricane Sandy hit our home causing a flood in our basement. The wine cellar was affected with water within the cellar as well as outside. After the flooring was ripped out and the basement dried we were devastated to see our wine cellar wood stained with the water that had wicked up the door frame and threshold. We knew that it was going to have to be refurbished. I called Eric Flores at Wine Cellar Innovations and he was able to pull up our account from 7 years ago and had all our information at his fingertips. I sent him pictures of the areas that needed to be "replaced" and he was kind enough to speak with my contractor in detail to provide an estimate. He called me and reviewed the estimate and told me after speaking with his boss and owner of the company that they would be happy to send out the replacement materials, but since we had chosen the unstained redwood, to try simply sanding the water marked areas first. To my absolute SURPRISE, the stains were sanded out and no one could even tell that water had hit the wood in these areas. Needless to say, my husband and I are thrilled. We were so grateful that Wine Cellar Innovations continued to provide excellent service and assistance after the purchase! I would highly recommend them without any reservation to anyone considering building a wine cellar. Theresa and Adam Burick read more

We recently built a new house and decided during the design phase to incorporate a wine cellar. Going though the Wine Cellar Innovations website, I was able to write the specification for how to make the room well constructed to hold in the separate cooling system air as possible as well as eliminate heat gain. I contacted Wine Cellar Innovations (WCI) to help layout the racking system. Their experience is clearly better than any architect could do because they do it every day. We went through several iterations until we got the right complement of bottle sizes and design that we wanted. We were also able to incorporate a rack to hang some glasses and shelf to look at wine and make a selection from the 700 hundred bottle capacity. I'm an architect and have been in the construction industry since 1974 and i can unequivocally say that they manufactured and delivered the product exactly as they said they would. The very nice part is that they did not require final payment before delivery and installation. That certainly gives someone the sense of confidence that they are good and stand behind their product. The installer was terrific and accurate in his work. Another very nice part of the WCI experience is the pricing options they are happy to provide for various levels of detailing and wood selection. In fact, my son is going to be doing a wine cellar in his new home in NYC this coming year. i wouldn't even let him interview anyone else. Everyone would be smart to contact WCI for their cellar, regardless of size and complexity. read more

Not everyone can afford an expensive wine storage system but if you have some space in your basement and are sure that the basement floor is not insulated then you can build your own passive enclosure around one of the many racks offered by Wine Cellar Innovations. I built mine around 3 Vintner Series Wine Racks for a total capacity of 13 cases, if you count the top 4 bottle spaces at the top of each rack. I started with a heavy duty metal shelving unit from Home Depot. The shelves are wire screens that can be removed, supported by removable horizontal supports. I removed the bottom two wire screen shelves and the middle supports which left enough strength to support the 2" rigid foam pieces. First the Vintner Series Wine Racks were assembled so they could be fitted to the inside of the enclosure. The idea is to insulate the top and all 4 sides, leaving the bottom open to the cool uninsulated basement floor. The 2" foam pieces were fit to the inside of the metal rack. Finally the racks go into the enclosure and the front foam piece is inserted to seal the enclosure. I keep a small 10 bottle rack on top to reduce the number of times I have to open the passive enclosure. So far, the inside of the passive enclosure is running about 5 degrees cooler than the ambient temperature in the basement. In the cold season the inside/out side temps were about 59/62 and as we move into Spring I'm measuring about 64/69. Because of the 2" insulation I don't get daily temperature swings inside the enclosure, only seasonal changes. read more

In our home situation we have a single story rental home with one inside wall. Just like a piano, we needed to keep our wines away from sunlight and heat.This wall was the best choice. We ordered 3 of the RP-UN-HH racks and I received then by the time noted on our delivery schedule. I'm good with a hammer and proceeded to assemble the racks on our back patio and they were ready in about 2 hrs. For our purpose we covered the back of the racks with slats where the bottles go because we didn't want the bottles to accidentally bang against the wall leaving round marks to our rental. So I purchased several 8' redwood lattice replacement sticks for $1.85ea. I didn't have to match the color much since they would be backed against the wall. I measured and cut them to fit across the openings in the back. It worked out great and we are very happy with our purchase. We also owned wine bar "D'Vine Jazz And Wine" in Morgan Hill, CA which included a wine store using the stained pine for our shelving. We order many different wine racks including a check out counter, round wine rack and a custom cellar with a locked cabinet. We had a great Wine Cellar Innovations experience and our Rep Trish Stokes who worked with us on our design was right on the money. We couldn't have done it without her and the whole team from Wine Cellar Innovations. Thanks you Trish and everyone who contributed to our success! read more

We began our wine cellar project in October 2019, after a few revisions we decided to embark on this amazing project. We could not have done it without Jennifer and Wine Cellar Innovations, they made the design process enjoyable and frustration free. Jennifer led us with thoughtful and thorough questions, and made recommendations when we met any hurdles. Once we placed the order, Jennifer provided timely updates and went above and beyond when we were concerned about delivery. When the racks arrived they were thoughtfully and carefully packaged. There were no damaged items, and all missing items (there were only a few) were sent very quickly. Assembly was very easy with the aid of Wine Cellar Innovation's online videos. I cannot stress how important it is to read ALL of the instructions before starting. Formulate a build plan! I started from the center and worked my way out, centering every rack and ensuring for plumb and square. I took my time and did not rush, and was completed in 6 weeks (I did not work every day and had a minor delay due to the holiday season). I also added custom lighting to accent the racks from above and from the back. Our finished wine cellar could not look more impressive. All of our guests have been blown away by how awesome it looks, how inviting a space the room is, and many have plans to embark on their own Wine Cellar Innovations journey! read more

Was seeking a wine rack to start building my collection. After talking with several different wine rack sales people, I was getting frustrated, everything was so expensive. And, thus turned to the web for a quick search. I came across Wine Cellar Innovations. Just wanting a quick look at what they had, and then had one of those annoying little pop up windows open with an agent asking if they can help. I figured why not, and super happy that I did. I was able to 'chat' with the sales agent, at first thinking that it was a computer bot, and then realizing that it was a human, that actually took the time to read what I was asking about. They helped me find the perfect rack to start with, and it fit into my budget perfectly. I choose the basic shipping, and it was at my home in a mere 2 days. It was not assembled, though the directions for putting it together were quite easy. If you have access to a small nail gun, this process will go a lot smoother. I only went through three one-eighth inch drill bits, but they are so small, that they break easily on their own. In all, it only took about 20 minutes to put the rack together. Now it sits happily in my home, a new conversation piece, and holds all of the wine that I want. The best part? It's an expandable rack, so more racks can be added to the collection when necessary, and they don't look out of place. read more

We ordered a pair of build it yourself wine racks from Wine Cellar Innovations. The instructions were simple enough with 3-d perspective pictures of subassemblies. By the time we got to the second rack, it became like we were playing with Lincoln Logs. We chose to use a pneumatic nail gun with 18 ga. straight nails rather than the nails provided which made the build fast albeit a little dangerous for the faint of heart. We then reinforced the final construction with a few screws. We built the wine racks into our 100% diy handcrafted wall to create a recording studio waiting area that resonates with a peaceful aura. All shelving that surrounds and flanks the wine racks was stained to match or complement the rack finish. The room was part of an entirely unfinished basement before we started. It was simple to find the rack we wanted on Wine Cellar Innovations' website. Ordering was easy and delivery rather fast. There were no missing pieces and no damage out of the box. There is a wide selection of styles and prices range to match your taste and budget. Overall, we were quite pleased with the wine racks and the experience of working with Wine Cellar Innovations. Enjoy! 90 Day Studios read more

We are an architecture firm that specializes in commercial projects, so we sometimes receive requests from clients that they want a wine cellar. It was our first time reaching out to Wine Cellar Innovations to purchase ceiling-mount evaporator units. Their rep is helpful and ask you for floor plan to calculate BTU rating. It is important to mention what types of walls are enclosing the cellar for heat gain. Judging from the BTU rating, the rep will suggest how many units of certain model you need to maintain the optimal temperature. For example, though we mentioned some walls are made of CMU, we did not mention how those walls also share exterior and are constantly exposed to the sun. Because of this, the wine cellar temperature was few degrees higher than the recommended range during day time - but our client didn't seem to worry too much about it. We were really tight on schedule, but the reps were willing to help. I think there were times when I received email from them during weekends or late night! Their equipment did arrive on time (despite our location being on Hawaii) and our subcontractors had no issues installing it. read more

Love my new wine closet! I set out to build a custom wine storage solution in a seldom used closet. After searching online for options I found Wine Cellar Innovations and liked the designs they were showcasing on the website. I submitted the dimensions of my usable space. One week later I was impressed with 2 design options to choose and based on the quality of the design I selected one and submitted my order. Since I have some skills and tools in carpentry, I was not concerned about doing much of the work myself. About 4 weeks later my order arrived and I devoted 2 days to complete the wine closet. The directions are well laid out and the series of boxes were easy to navigate. The first wine module took the longest as I got a feel for how this was going to come together. Also, I highly recommend a nail gun! No missing parts, no damaged pieces and the project looks beautiful in the end. Wine Cellar Innovations also checked with me post project to see if it went well. I like the follow up touch. I will definitely recommend and use their products going forward. read more

My husband loves wine so I purchased three Curvy Cubes as a birthday gift for him. Ordering was easy and after a few days processing, I got an automatic email with my tracking number. When it arrived, three small packages came with beautiful thick Premium Redwood with a light stain on it. The wood was very thick and sturdy and I felt very comfortable that it would be able to easily hold 9 or 12 wine bottles. In the package was a Guarantee on the product and if there were any problems, I would be able to return any piece of the cube and get a new one. Luckily, all the pieces were perfect. I really enjoyed having the light stain on it because it matched up to the current wood in my house perfectly. The instructions were fairly easy to follow. It came with the screws and I borrowed a cordless drill from my Dad and set-up on each cube was about ten minutes. My husband loved them and it was a great gift. As his wine collection grows, we will definitely go back to Wine Cellar Innovations to set up a larger cellar when we are ready. read more

Vintner Series, 4 foot rack in Classic Mahogany. Great racking at a good price! I am a DYI person and wanted to turn a corner of the storage room in my basement into wine storage. I knew I wanted to keep the wine low (not go to the ceiling) because I was not going to go the length of adding a cooling system. I knew I want 750ml and large format storage. I was able to put a combination of these two racks together, cutting one vertical off the standard rack to make it all fit an available space. I was going to keep it low-cost and low-effort. I removed a stretch of wall to expose the foundation to help keep the room cool. I stucco'd the part behind the rack, and used leftover travertine from the kitchen above the rack. In the end, the racking from WCI was great -- low-cost and low-effort just like my plans. Everything else... I went a little overboard on. Three colors of paint on the floor, stain to match the racking, tile, and several pieces or art. But, the results are great and everyone loves it. read more

I was very pleased with the service provided by Wine Cellar Innovations! Eric was great to work with and he went out of his way to make sure I was satisfied. From design, to delivery and installation; the support was excellent. I must admit that when the kit was delivered and I opened each box, inventoried it and laid the parts out on my basement floor, it looked pretty intimidating. However, once I started assembling it, kit by kit, it all came together. The nail gun worked well and the whole rack fit the room well. I highly recommend them! Eric offered several times to replace any damaged pieces (even if they were caused by my installation or workmanship) at no cost. Fortunately, that was not needed and I even ended up with some extra material when it was all done. It really only took a couple of days to install a 700 bottle rack in a 4 foot by 10 foot space. The end result was excellent! read more

Wine Cellar Innovations was the right choice for my project. I am an engineer and therefore spent more time designing than building. Gabriela not only tolerated all my revisions, but actually made it fun. The beauty was that I got exactly what I wanted and was able to place the order before the price went up. The instructions made it easy to organize and install all the pieces. There was only one piece that was cracked which the company rapidly replaced at no charge to me. With respect to delivery, I would strongly suggest the additional cost of delivery so that pallets are not left at your curb. And last, it was a very pleasant surprise to have received the install kit with a brad nailer at no additional charge. At the end of the day, I would recommend Wine Cellar Innovations to anyone who is considering a large or small wine storage project. read more

They arrived as expected - no problem there. Quality of material seemed fine - nicely finished. I decided to put them together with screws instead of the nails provided (the nails seemed inadequate). I just used a drill to put in pilot holes and an electric driver to drive in the screws. Took a little longer but I am very pleased with the results. The top rail pieces if installed would block the use of the top row for bottles so, I didn't use them as designed. The brackets to attach the racks to the wall were fine but the provided screws too small (short). I used longer screws (had some from the assembly) to attach the brackets to studs and put the two racks I bought side by side. I then tied them together using one of the top rails I didn't install. The results are a pair of nice looking and practical racks that are nice and stable. read more

We recently bought several kits from Wine Cellar Innovations and could not have been more satisfied with our experience. The website is easy to navigate and there is a wealth of information - which we used over several months while we designed our wine cellar. The dimensions for the various kits we ordered were clearly stated and accurate; we were able to easily determine which kits and how many would fit in the space we designated for the cellar. Placing the order was simple - as was the tracking of the order. It arrived within a week of our placing the order. Everything was packaged very well. Only one part of one kit came damaged. However, we were able to quickly reorder the piece at no cost - and it arrived a couple of days later. Would we use Wine Cellar Innovations again? ABSOLUTELY. From start to finish - a great experience. read more

I live in a small loft apartment and didn't have much space, or money, for a wine rack so I turned to Wine Cellar Innovations. I spent some time on the website looking at all of the different options, of which there were many! After, finally, making a decision, I ordered a simple 3-column, redwood 60-space rack. The rack was easy to put together and install and looked wonderful...but just looked too small in the space. So, I got back on the website and found the "factory seconds." Nice and less expensive. Perfect! I promptly bought two 5-column racks. Again, installation was quick and easy and now I have a the perfect wine rack, the envy of my friends. To complete it, I mounted an iPad mini on the rack and use an app called Vivino to organize, rate, and track my wine; my "wine management system." Perfect! Thanks WCI!! read more

My wife and I bought a full stack of 3 rows, 5 rows, a 4 row corner, 6 row half stack and a 3 shelf unit. I did use a nail gun for assembly and it was relatively easy. The hardest part was the curved corner. I had to create a jig or support to help since I was a one man show. I also anchored them to the wall for extra stability, as seen in "Wine rack 1". To make your instructions fool proof, it may be an idea to tell people to do this. My wife and I love the racks and, as you can tell from the attached picture, it did not take us long to fill them. I did make some additional modifications to the racks. I closed off the top to create shelves and added some small led accent lights for effect. There is about a three week interval between the pictures. Overall this is a wonderful rack system at a nice price. read more