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WHETHER YOU’RE A WINE CONNOISSEUR OR SIMPLY ENJOY A GLASS OF YOUR FAVOURITE, A WINE CELLAR IS THE IDEAL SPOT TO STORE, SAMPLE AND SHARE YOUR LOVE OF A GOOD VINTAGE. WE’VE ROUNDED UP SOME TIPS FROM LOCAL DESIGNERS story candice botha Margaret Berichon of Margaret Berichon Design transformed this outside storeroom adjacent to the garage into a wine cellar. The rustic herringbone patterned brick flooring and the timber shelving contrast beautifully with the contemporary metal legs of the stonetopped table and black leather barstools. “The shelves can hold 600 bottles of wine and the LED backlighting ensures they make a striking feature,” Margaret notes. The temperature is controlled via a wall-mounted air-conditioner and built-in cabinetry ensures that glasses and other wine-tasting tools are close by for when the owners are hosting guests in here. The finishing touch is the wine opener attached to the table and a series of pendant lights, which can be dimmed, overhead. Picture: Lar Photography
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In this wine cellar designed by Douglas and Douglas, a custommade floor-to-ceiling metal wine rack transformed a seldom-used room into a showstopping space. The chevron design of the shelving is a striking focal point enhanced by the aged patina of the wall behind. The cellar has two entrances – through a large pivoting door
from the living area, and on to the patio entertainment space via sliding glass doors – which ensures the room is ideal for use whatever the weather. To make sure the cellar’s functionality is as good as its aesthetic design, there are several practical elements including a series of drawers to hide clutter, shelves that allow champagne bottles to be stored upright,
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