Cocktails and Mocktails Whether you are watching the game on the big screen with fellow sports fans or watching a favorite film on family movie night, a wet bar keeps all your beverages conveniently close at hand. With built-in cabinets, everything you need to mix and serve adult beverages is at your fingertips. An undercounter refrigerator stores mixers and keeps sodas and juice drinks handy for the kids, too. If sipping vintage grappa is your thing, a beautiful custom stone-fronted walk-in wine cooler is indispensable for keeping your collection stored properly.
Open Floor Plans Open floor plans are here to stay. They allow for easy traffic flow, the utilization of all indoor space, and create an airy, open, casual feel to a log home interior. Incorporating entertainment areas in open floor plans is easy – and allows you to fit comfortable seating, all your attractions, a stone fireplace and more all into the same room, making it attractive and welcoming for the whole family.
Log Home When you are designing your unique Timberhaven custom log home, be sure to add “indoor entertainment areas” to your must-have design list to ensure years of relaxing, engaging and indoor activities for family and friends.
CREATING THE PERFECT HABITAT FOR WINE Wine enthusiasts take proper storage very seriously. To discuss and ultimately address their requirements, knowledge of the basic guidelines for keeping bottles at their best could prove valuable. This primer will help you enter the winestorage conversation with confidence and tailor a solution to your client’s collection. Wine thrives in a carefully controlled environment. Four factors come into play:
Temperature
SHAPING A WINE-STORAGE SOLUTION
When it comes to storing wine, maintaining the right temperature is key. The target range is between 45 and 65°F, although the optimal temperature depends on the type of wine. Reds should be kept slightly chilled (between 58 and 65˚F); white wines call for a cooler climate (between 45 and 55˚F).
The first step in determining the best storage option is to gather information about your client’s collection. Pertinent questions to ask include: • How large is your collection? When discussing bottlecapacity needs, be sure to allow for collection growth. • What size and shape bottles do you collect? Consider any nonstandard bottles, such as magnums, as you explore storage racks or shelves. • What is your annual wine expenditure? While both the serious and casual collector should protect their bottles, the storage stakes rise with the level of investment. • For the wine connoisseur (or oenophile), dedicated storage is a must. A bona fide cellar isn’t the only option. Often, a refrigerated wine column makes the perfect choice. Sub-Zero offers a range of systems that safely store bottles; there is a unit to fit nearly every collection and space. To learn more about proper wine storage and superb solutions, visit your nearest ADU showroom.
Humidity The ideal humidity level falls around 70 percent. Extremely arid conditions can dry out the corks, allowing oxygen into the bottles. Damp air can damage the labels.
Light The sun’s UV rays can accelerate the aging process and impair wine. Direct sunlight will also fade labels over time.
Vibration Significant vibrations from mechanical equipment – such as a washing machine or stereo system – can disturb the sediments in wine and degrade its quality. Consider this risk as you locate the storage zone.
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