How to choose a wine cellar for your kitchen?
The integration of a wine cellar in the kitchen is much more than just a fashion statement: it's a concrete response to the expectations of wine lovers, whether neophytes, enthusiasts or experienced collectors.
Whether you are kitchen designer, , interior designer, or a individuals working alone on a project, choosing the right wine cellar for your kitchen is not just a question of aesthetics. It's based on a series of technical and functional decisions: cellar type, capacity, positioning, compatibility with furniture, ventilation, and more.
Why install a wine cellar directly in the kitchen ?
The kitchen is a place for living, preparing and sharing. For those who appreciate wine, incorporating a serving or ageing wine cellar has many advantages:
- Comfort of use wine is within easy reach, ready to be served at the right temperature
- Dedicated space a space for storing bottles of wine in the best possible conditions in a single location
- Integrated aesthetics : built-in wine cellars blend in perfectly with kitchen furniture
- Promoting the project a well-chosen wine cellar lends cachet to any interior, whether designed by a professional or on your own
It's also a reliable storage solution high-performance models like those from Avintage ensure stable temperature, good humidity, UV and vibration protection, while remaining silent.
And is there any better time than a kitchen project to install a wine cellar?
Why choose a built-in or integrated wine cellar ?
When integrating a wine cellar into a kitchen, you have two options: undermount built-in or column-mounted.
Unlike free-standing cellars, these two options allow :
- a seamless integration in furniture lines
- a compliance with installation standards (front ventilation, standard dimensions)
- a optimization of available space, without encroaching on traffic flow
For professionals, these formats meet the expectations of demanding customers. For homeowners renovating or designing their own kitchens, they represent a simple, clean solution to install, provided the technical installation instructions are followed.
Undermount wine cellar: for compact or open kitchens
This is the ideal choice when you want to integrate a cellar in a low module, under the worktop, as you would for a dishwasher. Under-counter models generally offer a capacity of 8 To 60 bottles, and enable ergonomic, unobtrusive operation.
Advantages :
- Perfect for small spaces
- Standard height (82 cm), or XL height 88 cm, compatible with most kitchen cabinets
- Direct access to bottles during meals
- Good solution for open kitchens or minimalist design
Avintage underfloor models are designed with front ventilation and depth adapted to standard furniture, preventing overheating or misalignment.
Integrated column wine cellar: ergonomics and large capacity
More visible in the kitchen, but also more practical for viewing at eye level, the column wine cellar is the ideal choice for connoisseurs or families.
It enables :
- A greater capacity (up to 94 bottles)
- A improved ergonomics no need to bend over
- A visual alignment with other columns (oven, microwave)
- A better bottle presentation, with display racks or label visibility
Criteria to consider before choosing
Before you buy or recommend a model, ask yourself (or your customer) the right questions:
- How many bottles to store ?
- 20 to 30 for an occasional enthusiast
- 50 to 100+ for regular consumption or a small collection
- Temperature requirements vary between red, white and champagne (to determine the number of ideal zones)
- Undermount for small spaces
- Column-shaped for better visibility and more volume
- Models connected via app Vinotag® offer remote control, bottle recognition and intelligent alerts
For professionals and private individuals alike
At Avintage, kitchen designers and installers will find models designed with integration in mind: front ventilation, compatible cabinet depth, reversible doors, telescopic rails, push-pull or touch-to-open opening..
But self-builders are not forgotten: installation is simple, instructions are clear, and maintenance is minimal. The mobile application completes the experience, with digital monitoring of cellar contents.
Making the right choice means thinking about use, space and aesthetics
A well-chosen wine cellar is both a working device, a Aesthetic enhancement, and a everyday pleasure. Whether you're a kitchen professional looking for integrated solutions, or an individual with a passion for wine, the right wine cellar transforms the kitchen into a veritable tasting room.