Wine Bar...Opinions?
05-13-2008, 03:53 PM
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Wine Bar...Opinions?
I've been looking for quite a while for a Wine bar/Liquor cabinet. I've finally found two that I like from the same manufacturer, Howard Miller. Sounds like they make some quality stuff, so both will be pieces that should last a while.
The first piece, about $815:
The second piece, about $1050:
Now, with the first piece, I almost completely rejected because I didnt want the see through glass. But, if I get it, I'm going to replace the clear glass with stained glass. Not exactly sure how much this will cost to do, but Im sure that depends on the patterns I choose. Anyone have experience with getting glass stained?? We have a wine/Tuscany theme going so it would probably be some grapes or something like that.
With the second piece, the top actually splits to the left and right and reveals a granite counter top. So it seems to have the same amount of counter space as the first, but with a slightly smaller foot print.
Thoughts?
The first piece, about $815:
The second piece, about $1050:
Now, with the first piece, I almost completely rejected because I didnt want the see through glass. But, if I get it, I'm going to replace the clear glass with stained glass. Not exactly sure how much this will cost to do, but Im sure that depends on the patterns I choose. Anyone have experience with getting glass stained?? We have a wine/Tuscany theme going so it would probably be some grapes or something like that.
With the second piece, the top actually splits to the left and right and reveals a granite counter top. So it seems to have the same amount of counter space as the first, but with a slightly smaller foot print.
Thoughts?
05-13-2008, 03:57 PM
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Top one has more character. The bottom one looks like it was bought at Furniture-in-a-Box.
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I'm getting The Sloane Leaning Wine bar from Crate and Barrel, I love that thing.
05-13-2008, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by svtmike
Top one has more character. The bottom one looks like it was bought at Furniture-in-a-Box.
Its been a bitch trying to find a cabinet like this with a wine rack in the center...
05-13-2008, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
I'm getting The Sloane Leaning Wine bar from Crate and Barrel, I love that thing.
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My parents never locked up the liquor...never was an issue, I didnt touch it.
BUT...I realize that wont always be the case.
BUT...I realize that wont always be the case.
05-13-2008, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
My parents never locked up the liquor...never was an issue, I didnt touch it.
BUT...I realize that wont always be the case.
BUT...I realize that wont always be the case.
Better to be safe then sorry. Plus, if its going to be that low to the ground, I wouldn't want a little one to open it by accident.
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05-13-2008, 04:07 PM
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I guess if your just storing wines from the Temecula region, you really don't need to worry about storing them correctly. 
BTW, I like the 2nd one the best for looks.
BTW, I like the 2nd one the best for looks.
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Originally Posted by Dan
I guess if your just storing wines from the Temecula region, you really don't need to worry about storing them correctly. BTW, I like the 2nd one the best for looks.
BTW, I like the 2nd one the best for looks.
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Originally Posted by subinf
I'd bag both and go to an antique furniture shop - you find a lot of really cool vintage shit that looks much better.
Really, our last chance would be to head to Palm Desert and hit all the consignment stores.
