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Our Favorite Secret Rooms

Our Favorite Secret Rooms

When you talk about doors in your new home, you’re usually not talking about secret rooms. You’re usually talking about colors, materials, designs, and hardware. Doors typically complement the rest of the interior or make a statement, but they’re always clear as day, inviting people to enter. Except when they’re not. In those cases, we’re talking about…

Creating the Perfect Wine Room at Home

“Whether you are a wine enthusiast or a novice, a custom-built wine room is the hot trend in custom home design, especially where luxury reigns. A good wine cellar creates an opportunity for great wine for a lifetime. It can also add value for purposes of resale of the home…All fine wine collections require the same basic care: climate, humidity, and light control systems to protect and preserve delicate vintages. Vapor-tight doors and easy access are also top priorities. Proper storage makes financial sense and allows wines to be purchased when they are released, at the time they are most available and lower in price.” So when planning your wine room, keep these three elements in mind: light, humidity and temperature of the room.