Having a wine cellar may sound like a dream. But this wine staircase can make your dreams come true, and that’s exactly what Australian builder Murray Berrill created for himself when he renovated his house. Not only does his staircase hold 156 bottles of wine, but it also has a built-in thermometer to ensure everything is kept at the perfect temperature. The clever idea was realized in just a week and a half using pre-made drawers purchased from a hardware store.
“We considered putting the wine in drawers on the stairs, rather than at the back of the stairs.” This required him to understand how all the bottles would fit and make sure the structure was strong enough.
Although Berrill had never built a wine storage ladder before, once he figured out the details, everything fell into place. In addition to built-in thermometers, Berrill also took care to ensure the drawers were well insulated. Now, hes even considering a cooling unit.
Given the popularity of the project, this won't be the last wine staircase we see. Berrill estimates it will cost about $5,500 to complete the entire project.
Builder Murray Berrill created an innovative staircase that doubles as storage space for 156 bottles of wine.
