Last week I posted about the finished primary bathroom in my client’s mid-century Deck House in Sudbury, MA. This time, I wanted to share the custom wine cabinet I design with my client. He’s got an extensive wine collection but no basement to install a true wine cellar. So, the next best thing is a custom designed wine cabinet!
He loves Mission style clean lines as well as Mid-century modern and was looking for something that fit in with the architecture of the house and be very functional. His initial thought was to build it in to look like it was part of the house out of a stained wood with a stone counter. I felt there was enough wood (he has a collection of big Stickley Mission style wood pieces as well) and that a painted piece of furniture made a lot more sense.
Simple, clean lined – just as my client likes it.
It truly comes to life when opened however with the stained wood racks and LED strip lighting which turns on when the doors are opened.
How cute are these handwritten labels on each of the wine bottles? My client did this himself – he has nice handwriting and a whole lot of patience.
Everyone is interested in the wine cabinet – ok, the cheese!
Here’s a nice collection of wine cabinets if you’re in the market! (Note this wine cabinet collection contains affiliate links – a small commission is paid on any sales resulting from clicking these links at no additional cost to the buyer. This goes to help support this blog. Thank you!)
Perfect color and detail!
Thanks Janet!
Great info on why it is worth investing in quality from the start!
Hello Linda, Since I don’t drink alcohol, designing a wine cabinet is one problem I will not face when designing my dream house. However, I very much admire the one you created, both the design and the color (you seem to have a knack with the color green). Most wine cabinets I have seen recently are those glass-door types, which seem commercial and even a little gauche, bragging “I appreciate fine (i.e., expensive) wine.” But with your handsome design, I can also imagine the same or similar piece with a different interior put to many other uses.
–Jim
Thanks Jim! Green is my favorite color! And yes, I like the subtle nature of this – but then it’s not got temp control capabilities either.
What a beautifully and thoughtfully designed cabinet! I particularly like the way you incorporated the rift cut oak so the painted piece feels comfortable with the architecture of his home.
Thanks Lisa! I was so happy my client went with my suggestion for the stained wood counter vs. a stone piece.
I love everything, those tags are such a nice touch that the owner can be proud of. That BM color is such a nice and pretty surprise too.
Thanks Mary Beth! I couldn’t believe he sat down and wrote all those tags. I’d have never had the patience or handwriting!
This is such a beautiful cabinet and so useful for your client! I bet they love it!
Thanks Carla!
This is such a gorgeous wine cabinet, Linda!
Hi Sheri – thanks so much!
Oh my gosh what a wonderful idea! Love your designs!
Appreciate it Suzi!