Two Modern Glass Wine Cellars for Lovely Windsor Square Homes
For wine connoisseurs, it’s not just the bottles that are important, but also the stories that come with them, the moments they captured and the joy of being able to share them with other people. In designing modern glass wine cellars, home wine cellar specialists like us always make sure to incorporate these values into the design and our execution.
Chic, modern, classy and luxurious — 4 words that best describes this home and its modern glass wine cellars!
For a client in Los Angeles, that was the kind of workmanship the team at CustomWineCellars.com put forward. They were able to bring the client’s vision to life, creating two different kinds of wine spaces with the help of the latest materials, very precise climate control, and a modern design that suits the client’s preferences.
Bringing the Homeowner’s Vision to Life
This client was not just a wine enthusiast — she had a deep appreciation for elegant materials like marble, which was very evident throughout her home.
Strong plywood headers and footers anchor the tension cable sets.
Her goal was to have storage solutions that would protect her wine while complementing the sophisticated style of her interiors. Custom Wine Cellars took on the challenge, designing two distinct spaces: a spacious glass-enclosed wine cellar with a cheese room and a compact yet striking under-stair wine closet.
A Large Modern Glass Wine Cellar with Cable Racks and Cheese Room
The first wine cellar — the main one — features an open, glass-walled space designed for functionality and style. Unlike wood-cladded traditional wine cellars, this one embraces modern design using frameless glass panels, making way for an unobstructed view of the entire collection.
The collection in this wine room is displayed in a custom cable racking system, which consists of high-tension stainless steel cables anchored on the ceiling and the floor. The slender build of the cables opens up the space and allows the bottles to stand-out. Another huge advantage of using cable wine racks is that it facilitates better air circulation and ensures every inch of the bottles are evenly cooled.
Behind the racks, a stunning onyx backdrop adds a remarkable pop of color and luxury, reflecting the homeowner’s love of elegant surfaces.
To elevate the experience further, this wine room features a dedicated cheese aging room just beside it. With precisely calibrated humidity and temperature settings, it allows artisanal cheeses to mature properly—ensuring they’re at their best and ready to be served and enjoyed anytime with the wines.
Modern glass wine cellars under the stairs are no-fail statement pieces for homes.
Making the Most of an Under-Stair Space
Even smaller spaces can become exceptional wine storage solutions. The under-stairs wine closet in this home proves just that. While such spaces can be very challenging to work on due to their structure and location, the team was able to pull through and created a very thoughtful design.
This under the stairs modern home wine closet features the same cable racks used in the larger wine room. The backwall is also clad with a custom luxury surface, integrated with some elegant LED lighting to enhance the presentation. Now, the once empty and overlooked space beneath the stairs isn’t so boring and plain anymore!
Keeping Wines at the Right Temperature
Wine is delicate, and even the best-designed cellar won’t do its job without precise climate control. That’s why this project includes the 4600 LPQ Series wine cooling system from US Cellar Systems—a powerful yet unobtrusive solution designed specifically for modern wine storage.
Key Features of the 4600 LPQ Series:
- Cooling Capacity: 1,800 to 4,600 BTU per hour, ensuring optimal temperature control for a variety of collection sizes.
- Ceiling-Mounted Design: Saves valuable wall space and improves airflow circulation, ideal for maximizing storage.
- Low Noise Operation: Molded fan guards and precision-engineered blades keep the system quiet while maintaining performance.
- Durable Build: Heavy-gauge aluminum cabinet ensures longevity and easy maintenance.
- Maintenance-Friendly Features:
- Removable drain pan for hassle-free cleaning.
- Factory-installed thermal expansion valve for consistent coil temperatures.
- Pump-down solenoid valve to protect the compressor in case of refrigerant leaks.
- Certified Performance: ETL certified for reliability and safety.
A cooling unit built into the ceiling saves so much visual space.
The Elegance of Frameless Glass Enclosures
The two wine cellars are enclosed in frameless glass panels which primarily defines the modern-minimalist aesthetic. Frameless glass is most practical in compact wine cellars, but can also look wonderful in large modern wine cellars. The team used half-inch tempered glass panels here, lined with weather stripping to seal air gaps. Then a bottom door lock was added, which automatically drops once the door is shut. Both the weather stripping and automatic bottom lock play a crucial role in stabilizing the climate inside the cellar.
While frameless glass wine cellar doors are undoubtedly sleek, posh, and instantly elevates the luxury of the room, it is still essential to compare and weigh its benefits and disadvantages.
ADVANTAGES:
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Unobstructed Visibility: Frameless glass panels allow a clear, unobstructed view of the wine collection and smoothly integrates the cellar into the surrounding space.
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Modern Aesthetic: Although minimalist, this design complements modern and contemporary interiors well. You don’t need to worry about the doors not matching your interiors — no matter what kind of interiors you have.
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Customizable: Because they are frameless, they can easily be cut and tailored to fit various spaces, including under-the-stair areas, maximizing storage without compromising design.
DISADVANTAGES:
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Insulation Challenges: Unlike framed glass wine cellars, achieving the desired insulation level can be more challenging with frameless glass wine cellar doors. That’s why rubber gaskets or weather stripping are a must-have if you’re going to use frameless glass.
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Condensation Risks: If not sealed or installed properly, frameless glass can frost faster than framed glass.
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Installation Complexity: Achieving an airtight seal with frameless glass designs can be challenging, which is why working with a professional is worth giving into.
Frameless glass enclosures are best suited for environments where:
- The area or locality has stable temperature or humidity levels.
- Experts can guarantee proper sealing and insulation
- The homeowner or business owner is inclined to a modern, open design — ‘Coz we know there are people who prefer more privacy!
A Functional and Stylish Cable Wine Rack System
Both wine cellars feature cable wine racks, all balanced perfectly to deliver form and function. These stainless steel cables are anchored on both ends with sturdy metal fixtures, at a particular tension level that’s enough to securely carry the bottles.
Cable wine racks are great at facilitating maximum air circulation that bulky and dense wooden wine racks. You can be confident that every bottle in your collection is cooled more efficiently.
Cable wine racks can also be extended horizontally, while the height can be adjusted according to your ceiling height. They are perfect if you’re planning to add more to your collection or have an oddly-shaped space that you want to maximize.
A Modern Glass Wine Cellar That Enhances the Home
A well-designed wine cellar is more than just storage — it’s an experience that can create your most memorable moments yet. It’s fascinating how one wine cellar — even the compact ones — can add so much value to a home. And if you are currently storing your collection in a rented space, then it’s time to ivnest that money in something that is going to bring real value!
It could be in a small corner of the living room, a dedicated cabinet or even an entire custom-built wine room, we’ve learned that every detail counts and should be well thoughout out to ensure the space is beautiful, full of character, and of course functional.
If you’ve been dreaming of your own Windsor Square custom wine cellar for a long time, Custom Wine Cellars Los Angeles specializes in designing solutions that seamlessly blend storage, style, and technology.
It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting your collection or have been building up a passion of collecting wines for many years, we can build you a modern glass wine cellar design that can grow with your collection as time goes by.
Contact Custom Wine Cellars or our team at Custom Wine Cellars Los Angeles to start planning your dream space! We are available and always looking forward to listen to your ideas and needs at (323) 825 – 9846.
