Builder Transforms His Staircase Into a Wine Cellar – the Results Are Incredible

This lockdown is giving us a lot of time to do everything inside and around the house and even we have time for the things we’ve neglected for way too long.

This man said that a cellar can hold 156 bottles of wine and only took a week and a half to make. Australian builder Murray Berrill, owner of Murray Berrill Constructions, was working on a 58-year-old house with a project that required the construction of a wine cellar. Murray Berrill has shared some photos of his project – a flight of stairs that doubles as a wine cellar. He didn’t do it in the old-fashioned way, but he figured that he could try to merge it with other parts of the house.

He said that dead space doesn’t add any value to a home and is practically paying for nothing: “I hate dead space and my clients love wine.


Murray Berrill


Murray Berrill

Inside the stairs are 12 widened and extended drawers equipped with bottle holders and it is possible to fit a total of 156 bottles of wine throughout the entirety of the stairs. This staircase is well insulated and has a built-in thermometer to keep track of the temperature during the hot summer months. Murray said they’re considering adding in a small unit to keep the wine chilled.

 Murray also said: “The drawers are a wide width and are very strong – we spent around $500 at Bunnings just on the drawers alone. We had to work out how all the bottles were going to fit and make sure the entire design was strong enough.

Murray Berrill

People found this idea to be simply genius, praising the good use of dead space around the house. Some joked that they now need to somehow get $5,000 and try to make a design with more drawers installed.

20 Of The Best Interior Design Moments From The 1980s, As Shared By This Instagram Account

The 80s was such a great decade known for its bustling life. It was during the time that Michael Jackson released Thriller. Cellphones also became common, and of course, computers were starting to become widespread. Pop culture was thriving as well!

So when we think of the 80s, we think of a wonderful decade where life was way less stressful. However, we would often forget to think about something else — home designs! So strap your seatbelts as we’re going to travel back to the 80s and explore the wonderful homes of this era!

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#1 Skylight Anyone? The International Book Of Lofts – Susan Slesin, Stafford Cliff, Daniel Rozensztroch 1986

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#2 The Los Angeles Time: California Home Book – 1982

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#3 Decorating On The Cheap – Mary Gilliatt 1984

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#4 80s Home Spa Realness! Beyond The Bath: A Dreamers Guide – Thomas Cowan 1983

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#5 The Complete Home Book – Pamela Ferguson 1983

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#6 Is It Comfortable? Who Cares When Your Bathroom Looks Like This! Bathroom Design – 1987

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#7 Me: I Just Want A Subtle Look To My Dining Room. Also Me:

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#8 Pool Party Anyone? Sunset: Ideas For Swimming Pools – 1981

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#9 Hanging Plants, Wicker And Windows! The Los Angeles Times California Home Book, 1982

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#10 Bedroom Decor – 1981

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#11 “Making The Most Of A Wonderful Location On America’s West Coast, The Architect Has Designed The House Around The Windows.” Terence Conran’s New House Book 1985

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#12 My 80s Conservatory Is Better Than Yours!

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#13 Cove Haven – Pocono Resorts. The Legendary And Kitschiest Of Couples Resort Boasts Honeymoon Suites With 7-Foot Champagne Glass Whirlpool Baths Overlooking Glass Heart-Shaped Pools. Promo 1989

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#14 Who Wants To Snuggle Up In Bed In This Loft Apartment, Watching And Listening To The Rain On The Slanted Windows? Decor By Design – 1988

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#15 Esplanade Mall 1988

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#16 Was There Ever A More 80s Bedroom?

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#17 Mall 1981

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#18 I Wouldn’t Need A Holiday If I Had This Fabulous 80s Slide At Home!

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#19 When Your Office Building Has A Foyer With A Restaurant, Waterfall With Pond, Skylight And Tropical Planting ? Commercial Interiors International – Grosvenor Press 1986

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#20 Decorating On The Cheap – Mary Gilliatt 1986

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