Did you know that wine is one of the most popular drinks in the world? Present in different cultures around the world, it is no coincidence that many people like to have a bottle kept at home. However, as houses are getting smaller and smaller, there is often a lack of ideas on how to build a wine cellar in a small apartment.
This is because a bottle of wine needs to be stored correctly to guarantee the quality of the product. Furthermore, aesthetics in decoration matter a lot. After all, this wine cellar is integrated into the bar at home.
So, if you want to see places to create a wine cellar and decor inspiration, you’re in the right place! In addition to the incredible models, we also brought unmissable tips from architect Fernanda Mendonça, Bianca Atalla’s partner at Oliva Arquitetura.
Where to put a wine cellar in a small apartment?
Generally, a wine cellar is in a living space, such as a dining room or kitchen. After all, in addition to being in environments related to food, they also help to integrate the decor.
However, when it comes to a small apartment, these rooms do not always have enough space to open up. Therefore, it is worth exploring new spaces, such as the balcony, for example.
The important thing is that the wine cellar is in an easily accessible location and that there are accents nearby so that you can enjoy the wine right there. Furthermore, the dining rooms are gaining prominence for the wine cellar by allowing residents to enjoy a glass of the drink with their guests.
“There are very small cellar models, which are air-conditioned and hold up to eight bottles. They are generally thin and low, so we can fit in some furniture in the kitchen, pantry or dining area, through well-executed planning”, explains the architect.
With that in mind, we’ve put together some ideas on how to add a wine cellar to a small apartment divided by area.
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Wine cellar on the balcony
Basically, a wine cellar is made up of a different type of minibar and a space to store other bottles or other drinks.
When adapting the balcony of a small apartment, some important things need to be taken into consideration. Firstly, the ideal is for the balcony to be closed so that excessive rain or sun does not damage your furniture and/or appliances.
“If you choose a balcony, you need to pay attention to the incidence of sunlight, which can cause problems with the functioning of the air-conditioned wine cellar, as well as certainly damaging the contents of the bottles”, warns Fernanda.
Secondly, the best way to make the most of space is by investing in a custom closet. This way, every centimeter will be put to good use and the balcony will gain a feeling of spaciousness.
Wine cellar in the kitchen
Normally, the kitchen counter is a space that is not usually used below. Therefore, creating a niche can be the perfect option to build a wine cellar.
As a result, instead of taking up extra space, you will be making better use of what already exists.
If you love more drinks, other than just wine, it’s worth adding a more complete space. So, bet on a brewer, and a tray for a corner of the cafe.
To create a more relaxed space in the cellar in a small apartment, opt for vibrant and fun color elements.
In this case, the kitchen corner was decorated with a lightning-shaped lamp and a painting in various shades of blue.
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What is the difference between a wine cellar and a brewery?
There are several differences between a wine cellar and beer. The function of the wine cellar is to control the temperature to keep the wine stored correctly. Furthermore, it also helps control the entry of moisture and light, which can interfere with the flavor of the product.
Another difference is how the storage crates are made. As the bottles are round and the wine needs to be stored horizontally, the bars are wavy.
On the other hand, the brewer aims to chill the stored content, be it beer or any other alcoholic beverage.
There is also the aesthetic issue faced with these differences. While the brewery has a completely closed door, with the exception of a small glass window, the wine cellar has an entire transparent door.
Therefore, if you are a wine lover, you will definitely need a wine cellar for a small apartment.
Where to place a wine cellar in the living room?
If your goal is to place a few bottles on a specific support, the best option is to integrate the wine cellar into the rack. This solution is not always available in ready-made furniture.
However, nowadays there is the practicality of planned joinery that can be the perfect solution. Furthermore, to integrate the decoration of this corner, don’t forget to leave some glasses available.
On the other hand, if you are one of the alcohol lovers, regardless of the type, you will definitely need a slightly larger space. You can also use the living room rack, but you will need some extra space.
In this case, in addition to the wine cellar, the residents added a niche, a bottle rack and a small china cabinet to display different glasses and glasses without them accumulating dust.
Dining room
Also, how about adding a wine cellar to a small apartment in the dining room? It can be used as a sideboard and help to decorate the room.
On the top of the furniture, in addition to the drinks tray and glasses, it is worth adding some decorative items. If the room is covered in neutral colors, opt for colorful details such as plants, for example.
How about integrating the wine cellar into the coffee corner? To do this, simply leave some free space in the dining room cupboard. This option offers the feeling that the environment is more organized.
Furthermore, it creates the idea of discreet decoration, that is, it combines with spaces with neutral colors.
You know that closet with niches that you bought but would like to transform it? How about taking advantage and creating your own wine cellar in a small apartment?
To add a charming touch, residents opted for minimalist supports. As a result, the wine bottles appear to float amidst the wood.
Living room
If you want to highlight the area, an interesting tip is to use built-in LED strips. They can be used in all the examples already shown. Therefore, all the attention during the visit will be on the cellar.
Furthermore, residents opted for a type of cabinet with a glass door to store wines. This prevents dust from accumulating in the bottles and helps stabilize the temperature of the drinks.
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How to decorate a wine cellar in a small apartment?
If you’ve already defined where your wine cellar will be, it’s time to move on to the decorative items that will make up the space. A super creative idea is to create a fake glass wall that serves as a cork deposit.
This way you can monitor the average number of bottles you are consuming and create a very different decoration.
On the other hand, it is also possible to use the furniture itself as a decorative item. For example, in this case, the furniture has several dividers that create a segmentation of the wines.
This way, dry, red, white, rosé and other wines can be divided without you having to look for them. This technique also offers a very interesting visual effect.
Finally, we came up with a more minimalist idea. Here, the decoration was made up of a decorative painting and a potted plant on top of the sideboard.
Furthermore, it is worth exploring the beauty of bottles and accessories, such as the ice bucket, for example.
More wine cellar inspiration in a small apartment
Conclusion
If you are a fan of good wine, there are no excuses for not having a private wine cellar, even if you live in a small apartment. Therefore, it is worth asking for help from an architect or interior designer who will offer creative ideas for this.
About Oliva Arquitetura:
Together Since 2015, Bianca Atalla and Fernanda Mendonça have run the Oliva Arquitetura office and provide care with care and dedication from project conception to monitoring and construction management. In addition, they also design the decoration of the environments.
The office specializes in interior renovation and works with residential and corporate projects. In other words, they also develop the common areas of buildings.
Tel.: (11) 97178 2643 / (11) 99657 9979
www.oliva.arq.br
@oliva.arquitetura
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