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October 2023 by David K. Mason
Steve and Classic Cellar Design did a fantastic job building our wine cellar. His knowledge and craftsmanship are top-notch. And not only did he design and build a great product, but when we had an issue with the cooling unit a year later he was incredibly responsive and got it fixed in two days! I highly recommend them!
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August 2023 by David Blais
Classic Cellar Design is an amazing partner to work with when you are looking at building a wine cellar or tasting room in your home. Steve is truly an amazing artist who brings magic to life in your project. We had one phone consultation and in-home visit with Steve, and his plan/proposal nailed exactly what we were looking for. His designs were spot-on, and he made sure that every detail from the wood choices, all the way down to door hardware made sense and fit the flow of the project. We were floored by the final outcome of the project and cant wait to work with him again on the refurbishment of our basement bar. You truly dont need to look any further than Classic Cellar Design if you want a great wine cellar in your home.
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August 2023 by Julia Howard
Steve and his team were wonderful to work with.From initial conception to final wipe down he was professional, courteous, and took amazing care with his work. The final wine cellar is a work of art, and creates amazing smiles every time you see it.The entire room is custom designed around what wine we drink, how we plan to store and display the wine, and the house that the cellar is in.We loved working with Steve, and would absolutely recommend him to anyone.
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August 2023 by Steve Horvath
Working with Steve at Classic Cellar Design was a godsend in helping me get my home cellar together. I was lucky enough to contact him as build was beginning and he provided me a bunch of help in sealing the room on all sides, insulating the electrical sockets and selecting a cooling unit. He also introduced me to a colleague of his for Wine Racking. Overall really exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable. Will definitely work with him again should we build another cellar.
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January 2023 by Amy Kiser
Steve created our beautiful wine cellar for our new home, and we could not be happier with his customer service and the final product. His attention to detail, expert craftsmanship, and high standards for a quality product were equal to his desire for us to be thrilled with our custom cellar. And we are!
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May 2021 by DW R
Following a friend’s recommendation and after seeing the quality of work, we hired Classic Cellar to design and build our wine cellar in connection with a full basement demolition and rebuild in our 40+ year old home. The owner, Steve, spent time upfront on the phone and in person understanding our goals, including the primary purpose of the space and the nature of our wine inventory. Before the project even started, we had a rough design, clear budget and a high-level understanding of timeline. In addition, he provided a clear set of builder guidelines for the primary GC to follow to prepare the cellar space. In the end, we had a wine cellar that was beyond what we had ever envisaged. The racks were beautiful, with sufficient storage to hold our growing collection of mixed bottle types and sizes, and still provides just enough space to move around and even relax and enjoy a glass. The cellar is the showpiece of the entire project.Everyone that has seen the wine cellar comments on the quality craftsmanship of the racks, display and trim. Steve and his team are top notch!Steve is incredibly knowledgeable, incredibly responsive and meticulous when it comes to details and holds him and his team to very high standards. The space that made the most sense for our cellar to be placed created several challenges as it relates to air ducts and plumbing. While some of these issues could be addressed in the remodel, a few remained and Steve was actively involved at all critical steps along the way, taking his time to ensure that the space was built out and insulated to the required specifications. His expertise in understanding the science behind wine cellars as well as his knowledge of construction materials and techniques was critical to the success of this project. We would jump at an opportunity to work with Steve and the Classic Cellar team should we ever need to in the future.Project completed in the Spring of 2021. Capacity approximately 1,300 bottles.
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August 2020 by Peter Bates
Had a great experience working with Steve and his team and really loved the end result. Two things about our project were handled exceptionally well. One was the design. We had a design but it just wasnt right and had some elements that didn’t fit with our space. Rather than push it through Steve scrapped and started completely over with a new design concept that was much better. This was much appreciated and took lots of time on his part (basically redoing all his prior design work). Second was the attention to detail. Things like lighting, wood choices (from an old barn), custom table, pull out drawers, painting the ceiling with texture, brick choices, flooring....just all the little things were done well so the overall finished product is really excellent. Would definitely recommend Steve and while I don’t Intend to move if I ever move in the area I would rehire him for my next cellar project.
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April 2020 by Mary Jo Morris
It was a pleasure to work with Steve and his crew. We challenged Steve to create a beautiful design, with large storage quantity in a small space. He took our unconnected ideas and integrated them into a creative and attractive cellar. Steve did exactly what he said he would do, surprisingly rare in our experience. We highly recommend Classic Cellar Design.
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October 2019 by Jon Sheshley
Steve and his team completed a challenging project on our house, which is 80 years old and had some bad remodeling done over the years. The team was responsive and worked with us on the design, materials, and technical features. The cellar looks great and operates even better. Putting this review up now - 7 years later - because we had a minor service issue and Steve and the team (the same people) were on it immediately when I called. Turned out to be a routine maintenance issue but the equipment was still running great and keeping the temperature constant (hasn't moved more than a degree in over 7 years). I highly recommend Classic Cellar Design. They do fantastic work, pay attention to detail, and they have the same great team after all these years. You just don't see that any more.
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July 2019 by Corey Parker
Working with Steve, Classic Cellar Design, was a wonderful experience that I would recommend to anyone interested in building a custom wine cellar. Building a wine cellar is obviously an expensive process, but Steve was consistently open, honest, supportive, and transparent about the process from start to finish. He worked tirelessly to make sure we were aligned with our expectations both from an overall build and contract/financial perspective. He was able to provide input along the way, which helped us to both save some money and enhance our vision for what we hoped to accomplish at the end of the process.
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March 2019 by Robert Adler
Steve and his team are very special. They combine wine smarts and experience, design talent, and craftsmanship. They do the work on what they design. As such, they are truly custom and can do amazing things.
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December 2018 by Thomas Walters
Classic Cellar Design installed our wine cellar when we re-modeled in 2007, and we still enjoy it immensely today. The installation was both professional and efficient, and visitors consistently comment on the beauty of the wine storage area itself, as well as the adjoining tasting area that Steve encouraged us to consider as a separate entity rather than enclosed in the climate-controlled area – who wants to sit around tasting wine and shivering in a 55 degree F room? The faux Provencal tasting area that Steve designed and installed has become a favorite for not only wine tasting but also for casual meals and game-playing. When we recently had a problem with the fan on the Breezeaire cooling unit – probably from intensive banging on the floor above during a hardwood floor installation – I contacted Steve to see if he could help out. It had been over ten years since he had installed the cellar, and he was as responsive now as he was then. He personally came by to access the problem, ordered the appropriate replacement part (not an easy task in itself!), and promptly had everything back in perfect working order. For anyone considering a quality, distinctive wine cellar in their home, I highly recommend Steve Goldman and Classic Cellar Design to design and install it. You won't be disappointed.
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October 2016 by rita leeb-carlile
I wish I could give Steve and his team 10 stars. I just don't have the words to tell you how talented they are. We purchased a new home in Virginia and Classic Cellar Design created a one of a kind, contemporary style cellar to fit the decor and and style of our home. Steve designed from scratch a cellar style that I don't think has ever been done and masterfully worked through the logistics of executing that design. All of the work was completed in our agreed upon budget (does anyone in construction do that?). I think Steve may be the only person I have met who has higher workmanship standards for himself than his clients. He way over delivered on any expectation that we had for the cellar. The team is courteous, reliable and trustworthy. They worked in our house for months before we moved and left everything in as good a condition as they found it. I would highly recommend this company for your custom cellar needs.
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August 2016 by Rich Colton
Classic Cellar Design/Steve Goldstein installed a replacement refrigeration unit for me. I couldn't have been happier with their expertise, the quality of their work and their promptness.
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April 2016 by Dennis Peery
Classic Cellar Design exceeded expectations on all fronts in the design and construction of our custom bar & wine alcove. From initial concept to final touches, Steve managed all phases of the project himself and kept us informed and engaged throughout the process. He is a true professional and his craftsmen are highly skilled, which reflects in the overall quality of the finished product. Steve is a perfectionist, but was collaborative and easy to work with when it came to design elements and materials selection. He also designed and crafted 2 mantels to match the bar, which completed our double-sided fireplace left unfinished by a previous contractor. CCD delivered value for money and there were no surprises when it came to costs. Steve is honest and a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend him and would use CCD again on future projects.
