Wine Cellar Lighting

A: Two of the most important aspects of your custom wine cellar design are the door and the lighting options. These two elements can either hinder or help achieve the desired result when you build a wine cellar. The door should be an exterior grade door with a weather seal to keep the temperature of your home wine cellar regulated at all times. The light in your wine cellar should exude as little heat as possible, while still adequately lighting the space. Carefully consider your door and lighting choices during the process of wine cellar construction to maintain as much care and efficiency as possible.

A: Wine cellar equipment encompasses different kinds of accesssories as well as wine cellar furniture. These various pieces can be pulled together to create a unique look for your wine cellar space. A recessed halogen lighting system with a frosted, tempered glass lens can add a dramatic flair to your wine cellar. Look for a system with a 12V/20W bulb and a polished aluminum reflector. Monitor the amount of heat the lighting system contributes to your wine cellar. Too much heat can cause a temperature imbalance in your wine cellar and affect the quality of your wine stock. Also, make sure that the halogen bulbs have a UV protective coating to prevent harmful UV damage to your wine.

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A: Too much light can actually cause heat and can damage the environment you've worked so hard to create in your cellar. So, when planning your wine cellar construction, pay close attention to the lighting. You want enough light to be able to read labels. You don't want so much light that it can damage your wines. Check with a design professional before you begin your wine cellar construction to choose the lighting that's right for you and your wine cellar.

A: When planning your wine cellar construction, pay close attention to the lighting. You want enough light to be able to read labels. You don't want so much light that it ruins the ambience of the room. You want enough light to use the wine room for entertaining, but not so much that it creates heat, especially near the wine racks. Track lighting, display lighting, recessed lighting, and sconces all work well in the right situations. Check with a design professional before you begin your wine cellar construction to choose the lighting that's right for you and your wine cellar.