In my last post I discussed wine cellar dimensions, and answered the question: How big should I build my wine cellar? We discussed the factors to consider, including your budget, space availability, and expected storage needs. So, how big did I go?
I decided on a basement wine cellar measuring approximately 10 feet by 7 feet. It was an easy decision, because we took an existing closet and converted it into a wine cellar, so the size was pre-determined.
Our basement has a support beam, so the left hand side of the wine cellar in the above diagram has a height of six feet; the rest of the cellar is just over seven feet tall. Racking will go around the walls, except of course where the door will go. The cooling unit also reduces racking space, which we will discuss once that is installed. The racking is not here yet, but I expect to be able to store around 1,200 bottles on the exterior walls, which should be more than sufficient for my needs.
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