Beautiful wine country kitchen in Montecito with custom wine storage and luxury materials

Luxury Wine Country Renovation Case Study

Montecito Wine Country Kitchen

Explore how we transformed a Montecito home with a stunning wine country kitchen featuring custom wine storage, premium materials, and Santa Barbara County elegance.

Project Overview

A complete kitchen transformation that celebrates the wine country lifestyle with luxury materials and custom wine storage.

Location

Montecito, CA

Style

Wine Country Luxury

Size

520 sq ft

Duration

16 weeks

Budget

$220,000

Year

2024

Key Features

Discover the luxury materials and custom features that make this wine country kitchen exceptional.

Custom Wine Wall

Custom Wine Wall

Temperature-controlled wine storage with display areas and integrated wine refrigerator for the perfect wine country kitchen

Premium Materials

Premium Materials

Custom walnut cabinetry, natural stone countertops, and hand-forged hardware for luxury wine country aesthetic

Entertainment Island

Entertainment Island

Large center island with integrated wine service, seating, and food preparation areas for entertaining

Luxury Appliances

Luxury Appliances

High-end appliances including professional range, wine refrigerator, and custom ventilation for the perfect cooking experience

Challenges & Solutions

Every project presents unique challenges. Here's how we solved them to create the perfect wine country kitchen.

Wine Storage Integration

The client wanted extensive wine storage integrated into the kitchen design, but the existing space couldn't accommodate the temperature-controlled storage needed for their collection.

Our Solution

Designed a custom wine wall with temperature-controlled storage, integrated wine refrigerator, and display areas for special bottles, all seamlessly integrated into the kitchen design.

Luxury Material Selection

The client wanted only the finest materials that would reflect their sophisticated taste and complement the wine country aesthetic, but sourcing and coordinating these materials was complex.

Our Solution

Selected premium materials including custom walnut cabinetry, natural stone countertops, and hand-forged hardware, all sourced from the finest suppliers and coordinated for a cohesive look.

Entertainment Functionality

The kitchen needed to serve as both a cooking space and an entertainment area for wine tastings and dinner parties, requiring careful space planning and flow design.

Our Solution

Designed an open layout with a large center island for food preparation and wine service, integrated seating areas, and flow that accommodates both cooking and entertaining functions.

Our Process

We followed our proven 4-phase process to ensure this project was completed on time and to the highest standards.

1

Design & Planning

Collaborated with the client to understand their wine country lifestyle and vision, creating detailed 3D renderings and material selections.

Duration: 4 weeks

Deliverables:

  • 3D renderings
  • Material samples
  • Detailed specifications
  • Timeline planning
2

Custom Fabrication

Our craftsmen built the custom cabinetry and wine storage solutions to exact specifications, ensuring perfect fit and finish.

Duration: 8 weeks

Deliverables:

  • Custom cabinetry
  • Wine storage
  • Hardware installation
  • Quality control
3

Installation & Integration

Professional installation of all elements with wine storage integration and final quality inspections.

Duration: 3 weeks

Deliverables:

  • Professional installation
  • Wine storage setup
  • Final adjustments
  • Quality inspection
4

Final Testing & Handover

Comprehensive testing of all systems, wine storage functionality, and final client walkthrough.

Duration: 1 week

Deliverables:

  • System testing
  • Wine storage testing
  • Client training
  • Final handover

Client Testimonial

Hear what our client has to say about their new wine country kitchen.

"PineWood Cabinets created the perfect wine country kitchen for our Montecito home. The wine storage is incredible, and the luxury materials are exactly what we envisioned. It's the perfect space for entertaining and enjoying our wine collection."

Jennifer Walsh

Montecito, CA

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