Wine Design

Review- A Comfortable & Cozy Wine Cellar

 

You know what I love about this design? Well...

1. The Feeling: Isn't this the most comfortable and cozy room? The color palette is very inviting with it's warm and neutral tones. The arched ceilings make you feel like you're in an authentic wine cellar without feeling the dampness and low temperature of a conventional cellar space.

2. User Friendly: I love how the table is placed in the space... front and center. It lends itself to an inviting approach upon entering. This would be a wonderful space for entertaining and can be used for a formal sit down dinner, an upscale buffet, or an informal wine tasting. Having the "cellar" working separately from the entire space is very nice. It's allows for all of the functions of a traditional wine cellar while still being a part of the room as a whole.

3. Materials Used: This space is gorgeous because it easily utilizes all of the traditional materials of a cellar (stone, wood, etc). The soft carpet, warm tones, and elegant lighting bring this space to a higher level of refinement that are worthy of a very complete and elegant wine cellar.

Photo: http://www.hdo.com/Wine_Cellar.JPG

Get Into the Swing of Things with Retired Wine Barrel Staves

I was just looking at one of my favorite catalogs, Uncommon Goods, and found a very fun swing made out of retired wine barrel staves. I just love this! I can just picture myself swinging from the branches of a beautiful magnolia tree sipping my favorite Summertime Viognier.

Ok, ok, I know I'm getting a little carried away, but this is such a cute idea and can be used in so many fun and entertaining ways! I just had to share. :-)

http://www.uncommongoods.com/item/item.jsp?itemId=19019 

Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar- Chicago, IL

I know where I'm heading to when visiting Chicago in August...Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar in Humboldt Park!! It is the newest, and only, wine bar in Humboldt Park and has been making a name for itself since opening in May 2009. It has been getting rave reviews for its selection of biodynamic wines, small-production beers, and a menu using only local ingredients. From what I can tell the interior style is pretty impressive as well.

Rootstock was started by three Webster alumni- Jamie McLennan, Tonya Pyatt, and Johnny Hap. These three college friends took on the challenge of opening a wine bar in the midst of an economically challenging time and with banks not eager to lend money these days they decided to make the most of shopping at places like Craigslist and such for all of the furniture and place settings. One thing they would not skimp on though was stemware... that was sacred. Not only did they shop for everything themselves, but they did most of the construction work as well.

The interior style has been described by others as not very romantic, but very welcoming nonetheless. Its shabby-chic style, with its mismatched chairs and communal tables, make this California girl want to pay a visit when visiting the Windy City next time I'm there. 

 

Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar, 954 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60622

www.rootstockbar.com