The cellar can be an excellent space for practical for any family unit, especially if organized and organized optimally in relation to its use. Unfortunately in some new buildings the cellar is neglected, being associated with a negative image: that of a dark place, full of dust and spider cloths. In fact, even a cellar the little one can be a pleasantly organized spacein which to store different things: from bottles of wine AND foodTHE Storage boxes with things you don’t need
For this you have to apply some of them Good practices From small cellars And, why not, maybe some creative ideas:
1. Cellar ventilation: natural or mechanical cellar ventilation
First of all, you need to make sure a quality adequate of the air. In the absence of ventilation, all kinds of problems arise, which are better prevented than solved: condensation forms, unpleasant odors and food lasts less time.
That’s why you need a VENT in the cellar efficiency. You can choose between two main variants: ventilation cellar naturally OR mechanics.
The natural one is, at the same time, the best PEOPLEmaking sure, however, that the opening towards the outside is at a sufficiently high level to avoid flooding the cellar in the event of heavy downpours. In the case of a small cellar, the ventilation slot will also be small.
If you opt for mechanical ventilation, you have more options. From the positioning of a simple air extractor, to the creation of an air circulation system. Depending on the complexity, obviously, the cost of creating the ventilation system increases but also the efficiency of the cellar ventilation.
2. Entrance into the cellar: usaddle and lid – trapA and scarA
It is essential to have a entrance to the cellars easy AND at hand. It is in vain to set up a cellar impeccably if it is difficult for you to get down there. Over time you will avoid exploiting its full conservation potential and, moreover, you will not maintain it properly, and its dirty appearance will discourage you even more from using it.
The place of entry into the house is at variant May CONVENIENT compared to the creation of an external entrance. Since the cellar is mainly used for storing food and drinks, it is best that the entrance is from the pantry or even from the kitchen.
2.1.Capac, trapA OR yousaddle Entering the cellar
For entry into the cellar there is the use variant a chapas well as that of bringsrelating to an item horizontalrespectively vertically.
Even if more convenient The path is the entrance to the door, and the conditions in the cellar are better in the case of a system of the type: door – scales – door, these are aspects established since the construction phase of the cellar.
For the arrangement of an existing cellar with entrance from the floor, access covers to the rooms are provided, which guarantee the waterproofing of the cellar.
To avoid making an impact the appearance of the room whose access to the cellar is ensured, opt for a scheme of Belid lid OR trapped cellar whose furniture is filled with the same materials with which the floor was made (parquet or tiles).
2.2.
If the entrance to a small cellar is through a hatch or lid, you need to be careful when choosing a Correct model of stairs cellarbut also to accommodation in your area.
A fixed staircase with a railing can take up a lot of valuable space. However, it is possible to recover it by positioning cabinets or shelves made to the size of the space under the staircase.
Another method, less convenient but RIGHT It is best to opt for a small cellar cellar stairs retractable or flexible.
3.What is put in the cellar: arrangement of the land
A common question is: What is put at the bottom of the cellar?
Products applied to the floor are needed to do so cold resistant, humidity And generally over time. Also, the low price It is another frequent factor, the budget of the cellar is not as large as that of the other rooms of the house.
The cheapest solution And the one that meets the resistance criterion is that of a PVC floor.
Another possibility is that of vinyl flooring, a more expensive option but which offers the same diversity in the choice of printed model, contributing to flexibility cellar design.
Of course, they are possible and floors FROM natural stonebut their high cost makes them better candidates for an elegant wine cellar.
4. Cellar design: rustic style walls
given that the conditions of the cellarit is not possible to finish the walls just like those in the house. Even if you want to apply a simple paint, you need to follow the previous steps (application of plaster, then on wet substrate) and the right materials (exterior paint).
Most Ideas for organizing the cellar deviates from implementation rustic style of interior design, this being particularly compatible with the purpose of this space. You can use decorative stone for exterior walls and other exterior finishes, suited to the style you want to achieve.
5. Lighting solutions in the cellar layout
A frequent mistake in most cellars is Inadequate light level. This space must be pleasant and practical well lit. All cellar appliances must be resistant to humidity and dustthen set the IP factor as large as possible.
As a model you can opt for a ceiling, but the light coming from a single source positioned above will be very harsh and unpleasant. Ideally, the ceiling should be accompanied by a wall application, which will create more uniform lighting.
However, not all wineries benefit from electricity. In this case you will have to orient yourself on batteries or batteries. It is good to have more products of this type, because their light tends to be weak in intensity.
6. Rust in the cellar: use all the space
Any good solution for a small cellar will use the space effectively. For this reason it is advisable to opt for furniture that goes as vertically as the height of the cellar allows.
The most popular cellar furniture solution, due to its very practical character, is the shelf with policies. Whether you opt for a cellar shelf complete METAL or for cellar shelves with policies of woodthese are durable options, suitable for storing heavier items.
Polypropylene shelves hold up very well in humid environments, but can hold a fraction of the weight of some all-metal or metal-and-wood shelves (per shelf, 20-40 kg, versus 100-300 kg, depending on the model).
If you opt for completely wooden shelves, they can support an intermediate weight, but you must pay attention to another aspect: that the wood is treated for contact with humidity, as for the exterior.
These main pieces of furniture can be completed with others, depending on your needs. If you have bottles of wine in the cellar, it is a good idea to choose a special shelf to keep the bottles at an angle.
A practical piece of furniture for this space is a work table For the kitchen, because it doesn’t take up as much space as a classic table and includes 1-2 shelves underneath. In addition, the main shelves can be complemented by slips.
7. Organization of the small cellar by categories
Closed cabinets are rarely used in the cellar. The fact that open warehouse It is characteristic that the cellar can make the space seem quickly crowded.
Therefore, It’s good to be a groupas much as possible, the smallest things in storage boxes. In this way you will contribute to maintaining an orderly space.
Also try to You create small areas Depending on the things stored, to find them more easily, but also to contribute to the pleasant appearance of the space.
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