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Drinks on Display
Showcase your wine and spirit collection with innovative storage options By Kamala Kirk
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any take great pride in having an extensive wine collection. It takes years to develop, requires a significant investment, and, often, plenty of research and care. After spending time and money on building the ultimate collection, one of the most important ways to ensure that it gets better with time is to invest in proper storage.
“One popular feature is to have integrated storage around a wine fridge or beverage fridge,” Katharine Mills-Tierney, senior designer at California Closets Los Angeles, said. “Wine X’s or cubbies, as well as shelving and cupboards, can be added along a countertop to create a custom wine bar that works well in a dining room or family room.”
According to Mills-Tierney, people are looking for beautiful, well-appointed storage, as well as space for serving guests. During COVID-19, California Closets has seen pantries become more popular, and many include wine storage. Design features can include LED lighting, puck and ribbon lighting, a wine refrigerator, glass shelves, Keeping wine and spirits in the appropriate space—with and other custom components for specialized storage. the right temperature and lighting—will help preserve them so they can be enjoyed in the years to come. Many One of the most stunning ways to show off a wine people are opting for custom wine cellars and displays in collection—and make it the center of attention in any their homes so they can showcase their bottles for all to room—is by encasing a cellar or storage area with glass. The cellars often include various types of racking, which admire as well as make them easily accessible. 36 | M A L I B U T I M E S M A G A Z I N E | # M A L I B U T I M E S M A G
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