BEFORE...AFTER - KITCHEN RENOVATION WITH INTEGRATION OF A WINE CABINET
Project: Kitchen renovation in Mont d’Or near Lyon, featuring a built-in EuroCave wine cabinet. We met Anthony Gelin, an interior designer, after coming across one of his Instagram posts featuring a EuroCave wine cabinet. We wanted to learn more about his approach to design, his vision, and the project in which he integrated a EuroCave wine cabinet.
INTERVIEW WITH ANTHONY GELIN, INTERIOR DESIGNER
Can you tell us how you work and plan your projects?
"I specialize in interior design. Every project is different. For each apartment or house, I try to understand how my clients live: what their habits are, how they use the space, etc. Then comes the furnishing phase. We decide what kind of material they like and we decide what furniture should be integrated into which space. The specifications begin to take shape. I then submit the complete project. It includes sketches of the products in situ, 3D plans, layout plans ... to help the client visualize the project. Finally, we discuss details related to decoration: colors for the walls, floor coverings, not to mention lighting, which is an important factor in bringing a room to life."
What was the initial project for the house in Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or that features the EuroCave wine cabinet?
"This is the renovation of a family home where my clients have lived for more than 30 years. The project is mainly based on the kitchen. We started completely from scratch; only the four walls were kept and the contents were completely redefined. The client needed a modular space, something intimate but with more room for when they had a lot of visitors.
So we came up with a cube-shaped concept with large wooden furniture that created "passages" between the hall, the kitchen and the dining room. We chose high-quality materials, such as the beautiful wood veneer on the furniture and black granite for the kitchen countertops.
In addition to their underground cellar, they wanted a wine cabinet. So we designed a furniture in which the wine cabinet could be completely built in. In the specifications, all the household appliances were black with a glass finish. So we were eager to find a wine cabinet with a black finish and slightly tinted glass."
Why did you choose a EuroCave wine cabinet?
"The client wanted a wine cabinet to serve wines from, to complement the more natural wine cellar. So I advised them to get a EuroCave serving cabinet, with different temperature zones. I suggested EuroCave because I have worked with the brand several times."
The wine cabinet you chose was not originally designed for built-in. How did you manage to fit it into the enclosure?
"This was achieved by designing a custom-made furniture with attention to the removal of hot air for optimal performance. The front, back, top and bottom of the furniture has ventilation."
Would you recommend EuroCave to future customers?
“Actually, EuroCave is a brand I recommend regularly. I recommend it when I think the products are a good fit for the project. Initially, the discussion often focuses mainly on the aesthetic aspects of the appliances. If the solution doesn’t meet the required performance standards, I let them know that it’s unsuitable. This is an important part of our role. We provide advice and explain the pros and cons of each product, but regardless of the circumstances, the customer always has the final say. Incidentally, I was first introduced to EuroCave when a customer wanted to install a Cigar Humidor cigar climate cabinet.”
About Anthony GELIN
Interior architect and designer specializing in custom interior design. He advises clients on renovation or construction projects from design to implementation. www.anthonygelin.com
