New-and-improved appliances can help homeowners store beverages with ease.
The first step is finding the right balance of convenience and aesthetics.
“There are things like small refrigerators that are built in right under your countertop with your cabinetry and they can hold things like beer, pop and wine,” says Andy Guler, vice president of Guler’s Appliance and Mattress in Rockford. “They’re a convenience for people who don’t necessarily want to go all the way to their refrigerator to grab a beverage when they’re entertaining or lounging.”
Along those lines, advanced coolers like dual-zone wine centers create a miniature wine cellar where you can chill both white and red wines simultaneously, but at different temperatures. They come with a few hidden perks, too.
“Those are specially designed to minimize vibration and things that could unsettle a nice bottle of wine,” says Guler. “Most people don’t have a place in their home where temperatures would be that consistent, and this is something that can integrate right into your cabinetry with a nice look and finish.”
Stainless steel is still the go-to option, but glass-front refrigerators are becoming a trendy alternative. They’re often equipped with specialty lighting that creates an ambient mood to match your decor.
“People like to display their items in beverage and wine centers, especially,” says Guler. “You can show off those nice bottles of wine you’ve collected and see what you’re getting before you even open the door.”
Beer connoisseurs like to show off a different accent: their beer taps attached to a home beer dispenser. They come in free-standing or fully integrated options.
“This is something that entertainers and beer enthusiasts love,” Guler says. “It’s flowing, except you don’t have to pay $8 a pint. There are also dual tap beer dispensers, so you can have multiple kegs within the cooler.”
To learn more, visit gulerappliance.com.
Better Ways to Store Beverages at Home
