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Popping the Cork on Interior Design

DATELINE: MEDFIELD, MA…

The most popular room in the home for design innovation is the kitchen, but nowadays, a close second is what some would consider an extension of the kitchen… the wine cellar.

Masters Touch home design and building experts are specialists when it comes to the creation of wine cellars.

Not the dim and dusty wine cellar of old, today’s wine cellars are really more like wine “rooms” - well-lit, plush and modern in appearance with a special “tasting area” in which guests may be invited to partake.

Masters Touch builds each wine room using redwood, which is the ideal wood for rooms that are climate controlled. The typical size of a wine room measures 12 by 12 sq. ft. or 12 by 16 sq. ft. and accommodates a racking system that holds 1,500 to 2,000 bottles.

Since extreme heat or cold is detrimental to the wine, the wine room must maintain temperature between 55-58 degrees and a relative humidity of 55 to 75 percent. Masters Touch installs a ductless refrigeration system in the wine room to maintain these ideal conditions.

For those who wish to turn their wine cellars into an art form, hand-painted tiles or decorative hardwood flooring and decorative ceilings may be installed. A tasting table, complete with customized tabletop may be desired for sampling. An artistic entryway or an etched glass door finishes off the entire design.

“A wine room will be appreciated by both wine collectors and novices and at the very least, makes for a terrific conversation piece,” noted Doug Masters, founder of Masters Touch.

The Masters Touch

With a team of more than 50, including architects, interior designers and project managers all working together, Masters Touch can handle all of a client's home building or improvement projects and provide expert guidance to DIY folks.

Masters Touch was founded by Doug Masters in 1997. From high-end design and build projects; kitchen and bath renovations; exterior painting, roofing and siding projects to flooring, interior painting and decorating projects, Masters Touch caters to homeowners throughout the Metrowest area.

Masters Touch is a Showcase Priority Dealer for Hunter Douglas and offers professional design and installation service. The one-stop interior design and home improvement shop also offers Marvin and Harvey windows; six lines of custom and semi-custom cabinetry; over 150 types of granite and Corian countertops; paint; carpet; hardwood and tile flooring; home theater design and installation and much more.

The company offers written warrantees on all their work. Masters Touch is located on Route 109 in Medfield, MA. For more information contact 508-359-5900, e-mail info@masterstouchweb.com or visit www.masterstouchweb.com.

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Redwood Curved Corner Wine Rack $442 This wine rack is curved to fit in the corner of a room. - Bottle Capacity: 84. - Rack must be secured to the wall. - Some assembly required. - Wine is not included.

Redwood 66 Individual Bottle Wine Rack $196 This six-column wine rack has a bottle capacity of 66. - Rack must be secured to the wall. - Some assembly required. - Wine is not included.

Redwood 15-Glass Glass Rack $115 This wine rack adds a wonderful finishing touch to the tasting area of any wine cellar. - Capacity: 15 glasses (not included).

Architectural Elements 6-foot 136-bottle Redwood Wine Rack $658.99 This wood wine rack is handmade with clear redwood near the California coast in the small town of Philo. Able to hold up to 136 wine bottles, this rack from Architectural Elements of Anderson is perfect for any wine collector.State: CaliforniaMaterial: Clear redwoodColor: UnfinishedStorage capacity: 136 wine bottlesDimensions: 70.25 inches high x 33.75 inches wide x 12.5 inches deepSpacer blocks and nails includedAssembly required This product is part of our 'Main Street Revolution' - a partnership between Overstock.com and small businesses around the USA. What is the Main Street Revolution? Architectural Elements of Anderson Valley is a small family owned and operated business near the Northern Coast of California in the small town of Philo. They specialize in the manufacturing of high-quality redwood wine racks at a price point that customers can afford. All of the redwood used in the wine racks is milled at the family mill right next door to the Architectural Elements showroom. Because they build the wine racks at a neighboring mill and deliver them straight to the consumer, you simply cannot find a higher quality wine rack for less money. They build wine racks in standard redwood and FSC redwood in a variety of preassembled sizes and configurations. When you buy wine racks from them, they guarantee that you will receive a quality product that is handmade right here in America from trees that were grown in America.

Architectural Elements Redwood 54-bottle Wine Rack $305.58 This wood wine rack is handmade with clear redwood at a mill near the California coast in the small town of Philo. With an unfinished surface, this wine rack from Architectural Elements of Anderson Valley can hold up to 54 wine bottles.State: CaliforniaMaterial: Clear redwoodColor: UnfinishedStorage capacity: 54 wine bottlesDimensions: 35.5 inches high x 25.5 inches wide x 11.5 inches deepSpacer blocks and nails includedAssembly Required This product is part of our 'Main Street Revolution' - a partnership between Overstock.com and small businesses around the USA. What is the Main Street Revolution? Architectural Elements of Anderson Valley is a small family owned and operated business near the Northern Coast of California in the small town of Philo. They specialize in the manufacturing of high-quality redwood wine racks at a price point that customers can afford. All of the redwood used in the wine racks is milled at the family mill right next door to the Architectural Elements showroom. Because they build the wine racks at a neighboring mill and deliver them straight to the consumer, you simply cannot find a higher quality wine rack for less money. They build wine racks in standard redwood and FSC redwood in a variety of preassembled sizes and configurations. When you buy wine racks from them, they guarantee that you will receive a quality product that is handmade right here in America from trees that were grown in America.

Architectural Elements Redwood 27-bottle Wine Rack $182.92 This wood wine rack is handmade with clear redwood at our mill near the California coast in the small town of Philo. Because we build our wine racks at our neighboring mill and deliver them straight to the consumer, you simply cannot find a higher quality wine rack for less money.State: CaliforniaMaterial: Clear redwoodColor: UnfinishedStorage capacity: 27 wine bottlesDimensions: 35.5 inches high x 13 inches wide x 12.5 inches deepSpacer blocks and nails includedAssembly required This product is part of our 'Main Street Revolution' - a partnership between Overstock.com and small businesses around the USA. What is the Main Street Revolution? Architectural Elements of Anderson Valley is a small family owned and operated business near the Northern Coast of California in the small town of Philo. They specialize in the manufacturing of high-quality redwood wine racks at a price point that customers can afford. All of the redwood used in the wine racks is milled at the family mill right next door to the Architectural Elements showroom. Because they build the wine racks at a neighboring mill and deliver them straight to the consumer, you simply cannot find a higher quality wine rack for less money. They build wine racks in standard redwood and FSC redwood in a variety of preassembled sizes and configurations. When you buy wine racks from them, they guarantee that you will receive a quality product that is handmade right here in America from trees that were grown in America.

Architectural Elements Redwood 102-bottle Wine Rack $573.76 This wood wine rack is handmade with clear redwood at a mill near the California coast in the small town of Philo. With an unfinished surface, this wine rack from Architectural Elements of Anderson Valley can hold up to 102 wine bottles.State: CaliforniaMaterial: Clear redwoodColor: UnfinishedStorage capacity: 102 wine bottlesDimensions: 70.25 inches high x 25.5 inches wide x 12.5 inches deepSpacer blocks and nails includedAssembly Required This product is part of our 'Main Street Revolution' - a partnership between Overstock.com and small businesses around the USA. What is the Main Street Revolution? Architectural Elements of Anderson Valley is a small family owned and operated business near the Northern Coast of California in the small town of Philo. They specialize in the manufacturing of high-quality redwood wine racks at a price point that customers can afford. All of the redwood used in the wine racks is milled at the family mill right next door to the Architectural Elements showroom. Because they build the wine racks at a neighboring mill and deliver them straight to the consumer, you simply cannot find a higher quality wine rack for less money. They build wine racks in standard redwood and FSC redwood in a variety of preassembled sizes and configurations. When you buy wine racks from them, they guarantee that you will receive a quality product that is handmade right here in America from trees that were grown in America.

Redwood 72 Bottle Wine Display Rack $540.49 This rack from Architectural Elements of Anderson is perfect for any wine collector. This wine rack can hold up to six cases of wine for a total capacity of 72 bottles.State: CaliforniaEach individual column will hold one case of wineSet at a 15 degree angle allowing anyone to easily read the bottle labelsCork remains in constant contact with the wine as to not dry out the corkCapacity: 72 bottles (six cases)Materials: RedwoodDimensions: 48 inches high x 25.5 inches wide x 12.5 inches deepThis product is part of our 'Main Street Revolution' - a partnership between Overstock.com and small businesses around the USA. What is the Main Street Revolution? Architectural Elements of Anderson Valley is a small family owned and operated business near the Northern Coast of California in the small town of Philo. They specialize in the manufacturing of high-quality redwood wine racks at a price point that customers can afford. All of the redwood used in the wine racks is milled at the family mill right next door to the Architectural Elements showroom. Because they build the wine racks at a neighboring mill and deliver them straight to the consumer, you simply cannot find a higher quality wine rack for less money. They build wine racks in standard redwood and FSC redwood in a variety of pre-assembled sizes and configurations. When you buy wine racks from them, they guarantee that you will receive a quality product that is handmade right here in America from trees that were grown in America.

Redwood 132-Bottle Open Diamond Cube Wine Rack $174 This wine rack features open side panels with cubes divided into diamond shapes. - Bottle Capacity: 132. - Rack must be secured to the wall. - Some assembly required. - Wine is not included.

Redwood 192-Bottle Rectangular Bin Wine Rack $208 This wine rack features open side panels and rectangular-shaped bins. - Bottle Capacity: 192. - Rack must be secured to the wall. - Some assembly required. - Wine is not included.

Redwood 132-Bottle Solid Diamond Cube Wine Rack $447 This wine rack features solid side panels with cubes divided into diamond shapes. - Bottle Capacity: 132. - Rack must be secured to the wall. - Some assembly required. - Wine is not included.

Architectural Elements Redwood 72-bottle Wine Rack $459.41 State: CaliforniaMaterial: Clear redwoodColor: UnfinishedStorage capacity: 72 wine bottlesDimensions: 35.5 inches high x 33.75 inches wide x 12.5 inches deepSpacer blocks and nails includedAssembly required This product is part of our 'Main Street Revolution' - a partnership between Overstock.com and small businesses around the USA. What is the Main Street Revolution? Architectural Elements of Anderson Valley is a small family owned and operated business near the Northern Coast of California in the small town of Philo. They specialize in the manufacturing of high-quality redwood wine racks at a price point that customers can afford. All of the redwood used in the wine racks is milled at the family mill right next door to the Architectural Elements showroom. Because they build the wine racks at a neighboring mill and deliver them straight to the consumer, you simply cannot find a higher quality wine rack for less money. They build wine racks in standard redwood and FSC redwood in a variety of preassembled sizes and configurations. When you buy wine racks from them, they guarantee that you will receive a quality product that is handmade right here in America from trees that were grown in America.

Architectural Elements Redwood 6-foot 51-bottle Wine Rack $313.89 State: CaliforniaMaterial: Clear redwoodColor: UnfinishedStorage capacity: 51 wine bottlesDimensions: 70.25 inches high x 13 inches wide x 12.5 inches deepSpacer blocks and nails includedAssembly required This product is part of our 'Main Street Revolution' - a partnership between Overstock.com and small businesses around the USA. What is the Main Street Revolution? Architectural Elements of Anderson Valley is a small family owned and operated business near the Northern Coast of California in the small town of Philo. They specialize in the manufacturing of high-quality redwood wine racks at a price point that customers can afford. All of the redwood used in the wine racks is milled at the family mill right next door to the Architectural Elements showroom. Because they build the wine racks at a neighboring mill and deliver them straight to the consumer, you simply cannot find a higher quality wine rack for less money. They build wine racks in standard redwood and FSC redwood in a variety of preassembled sizes and configurations. When you buy wine racks from them, they guarantee that you will receive a quality product that is handmade right here in America from trees that were grown in America.

Vinotemp VTXBINS Bottle Wooden Wine Rack Redwood $275.54 XBins racking allows bottles of all different sizes to be stored right next to each other saving space and increasing overall bottle capacity. Vinotemp uses untreated domestic wood for this rack. We never use glue to hold our racks together because it can weaken over time only quality metal fasteners. And of course this rack is hand made in our Southern California factory and can be made to order just for you. Premium Redwood. X shaped bins store all sizes of wine bottles. Also available in Pine. Bottle Capacity: Approximate 84 bottles. Dimensions: 20 W x 12 D x 72 H.

Redwood 48 Individual Magnum Bottle Wine Rack $141 This magnum rack is three columns wide and sixteen rows high with a magnum bottle capacity of 48. This wooden rack will also hold some oversized 750 ml bottles. - Rack must be secured to the wall. - Some assembly required. - Wine is not included.

Redwood Cardboard Case Rack $133 This cardboard case rack is one column wide and seven rows high, including the case on top. - Total Bottle Capacity: 84. - Rack must be secured to the wall. - Some assembly required. - Wine is not included.

Redwood Wood Case Rack $168 This wood case rack is one column wide and nine rows high, including the case on top, for an approximate capacity of 108 bottles. - Rack must be secured to the wall. - Some assembly required. - Cases of wine are not included.

RACK-CB-PR International Case Bin Wine Rack $305 This case bin rack is specially designed to store wine cases on 7 separate shelves Wine bottles may also be stored in bulk in a case bin wine rack This wine rack kit is hand made in our Southern California factory and crafted from Premium Redwood it ...

RACK-6CD-PR Premium Redwood 6 Column Wood Rack with $475 This 6 column display rack keeps your bottles safely organized individually as it provides an attractive and functional wine storage area for up to 108 bottles Its cubicles 3 34rdquo are designed to fit most 750-ml bottles Essential in most cellar de...

94521 Wine Rack 25-Bottle Foldable and Stackable Antique $89.99 The Regalia Wine Rack offers the function of 25 bottle storage capacity with the visual appeal of it39s stylish modern contemporary design Sturdy yet lightweight and dressed in a pleasant redwood finish the Regalia will further the distinctive charac...

Vinotemp RACKQRPR Quarter Round Shelf Wine Rack $315.9 This quarter round shelf rack adds a nice touch to any wine cellar and keeps your favorite bottles available for display. Its four shelves are designed to display most bottles. Vinotemp never use glue to hold our racks together because it can weaken over time. This wine rack kit is hand made in our Southern California factory and crafted from Premium Redwood it is ideal for starting or expanding any wine collection. Quarter round wood shelf wine rack. Premium Redwood. 4 Shelves to fits most bottle sizes. Dimensions: 12 W x 12 D x 733/8 H.

Redwood Five-Shelf Triangular Display $252 This five-shelf display is excellent for special collectables and champagne buckets. - Rack must be secured to the wall. - Wine and accesories are not included.

Vinotemp RACK8CGBPR 8 ColumnDecanter Wine Rack $696.74 This 8 Column/Hanging Glass Rack is specially designed to safely organized individually display wine bottles and to hang wine glasses on the top section. This display rack keeps your bottles safely organized individually as it provides an attractive and functional wine storage area for up to 102 bottles. The bottom rack section has 8 rows of column racks to display various bottles of wine. Its cubicles are designed to fit most 750ml bottles. Vinotemp never use glue to hold our racks together because it can weaken over time. This wine rack kit is hand made in our Southern California factory and crafted from Premium Redwood it is ideal for starting or expanding any wine collection. Premium Redwood. Top section displays wine bottles and wine glasses. Bottom section has 8 columns of wine racking. 1 Row of display racking (display two bottles). Universal 33/4 racking fits most bottle sizes. This rack holds all sizes of wine bottles. Bottle capacity: Approximate 102 bottles. Dimensions: 355/8 W x 12 D x 733/8 H.

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