Six-metre display cellar, dual temperature
- Dimensions
- 6 m long (approx.)
- Materials
- Stainless steel A/304 inside and out, timber lining at the rear
- Capacity
- 400 bottles (approx.)
From €70,000
Bespoke wine cellars
in Barcelona.
In-house workshop in the city for +35 years. Turnkey design, fabrication and installation of climate-controlled cellars, built-in cabinets and professional humidors in Barcelona and metropolitan area. +2,500 cellars delivered across Spain.
Quote with no commitment
Tell us about
Tell us about
your project.
Fill in your details and we will call you within 24 working hours to arrange the technical visit. Space survey and fixed-price quote, with no commitment.
Why L'Humidor in Barcelona
The workshop is right here.
L'Humidor was born in Barcelona and we still keep the fabrication workshop and technical office here. That means three concrete things for projects in the city and metropolitan area: fast technical visit (usually within a week of first contact), shorter installation lead time thanks to direct logistics, and face-to-face coordination with your architect or interior designer when needed. More than 30 % of the +2,500 cellars we have delivered have been installed in Barcelona, Pedralbes, Sarrià, Sant Just Desvern, Castelldefels, Sant Cugat or the Costa Brava.
Barcelona\'s Mediterranean climate poses different challenges from Madrid\'s continental one. Salt-laden air in coastal areas (Diagonal Mar, Castelldefels, Sitges) requires anti-corrosion finishes for any exposed hardware and compressors. Average ambient humidity (60-65 % RH) reduces humidifier load, but summer heat waves force a 20-30 % oversizing of climate control compared to a same-size project in Madrid.
Investment
What it costs: a bespoke wine cellar.
Projects already built
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Pair of vertical cellars, 300 bottles
- Dimensions
- 180 cm wide x 300 cm high each cellar (approx.)
- Materials
- Stainless steel A/304 and glass
- Capacity
- 300 bottles per cellar (approx.)
From €75,000
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Oak home cellar, 800 bottles
- Dimensions
- 450 cm long x 150 cm wide x 250 cm high (approx.)
- Materials
- Oak with special varnish, lacquered ceiling
- Capacity
- 500 to 800 bottles (approx.)
From €85,000
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Three-metre display cellar, 300 bottles
- Dimensions
- 3 m long (approx.)
- Materials
- Stainless steel A/304 inside and out, painted outside
- Capacity
- 300 bottles (approx.)
From €50,000
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Garage chamber, 1,500 bottles
- Dimensions
- 250 x 200 cm y 250 cm high (approx.)
- Materials
- White or painted exterior, internal timber shelving with special varnish
- Capacity
- 1.500 bottles
From €40,000
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Glazed display cellar, front door
- Materials
- Stainless steel A/304 inside and out, painted timber ceiling
- Capacity
- 300 bottles (approx.)
- Temperature
- +12 °C / +14 °C adjustable
From €56,000
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Display cellars dividing pantry and dining room
- Configuration
- Floor-to-ceiling divider between pantry and dining room
- Materials
- Sliding doors, glass and mirror back
- Temperature
- Adjustable from +14 °C
From €125,000
Indicative prices, VAT not included. Lead time depends on the project and is agreed at the technical visit. Service across mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands: the workshop is in Barcelona, so projects outside the city add transport and installation travel, quoted separately.
Services available in Barcelona
Five typologies,
Five typologies,
one climate engineering.
01
Built-in kitchen wine cabinets
From 80 to 600 bottles. Dual or triple zone.
02
Glass wine rooms for living areas
From 400 to 5,000 bottles. Corten steel or walnut.
03
Underground cellars
From 1,000 to 8,000 bottles. Soil thermal inertia.
04
Restaurant kitchens
AISI 304 steel, Josper, integrated cold and hot lines.
05
Professional humidors
Cedrela odorata cedar, 70 % RH.
Projects delivered in Barcelona
Five projects in the city.
Pedralbes
Underground cellar · Pedralbes
4,500 bottles · French oak
Turó Park
Island wine cabinet · Turó Park
420 bottles · triple zone
Sarrià
Glass wine room · Sarrià
1,800 bottles · corten steel
El Born
Gastrobar kitchen · El Born
Hot line · Josper
Diagonal
Living-room cellar · Diagonal Penthouse
900 bottles · smoked oak
For architects and interior designers
Are you an architect
Are you an architect
in Barcelona? Let's talk.
We're 20 minutes from your studio. From concept stage we coordinate photorealistic 3D rendering, technical memorandum for permits, CAD plans compatible with your BIM. We have collaborated with Barcelona studios on published projects, including a commission from Toyō Itō's studio.
- Joint visit within one week of first contact.
- Photorealistic 3D rendering included in the project proposal.
- Technical memorandum + CAD plans compatible with your BIM.
- Direct coordination with your MEP, engineer and main contractor.
Frequently asked questions
Bespoke cellars in Barcelona
Do you have an in-house workshop in Barcelona?
Yes. Workshop and technical office in Barcelona since the company was founded over 35 years ago. Tighter lead times, fast technical visit and direct coordination with local architects.
In which neighbourhoods have you worked?
All of the metropolitan area: Pedralbes, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Bonanova, Tres Torres, Eixample, Born, Diagonal Mar, Castelldefels, Sant Just Desvern, Sant Cugat, Esplugues, Gavà Mar and Costa Brava.
How long does a project in Barcelona take?
Between 6 and 14 weeks from sign-off. 300-bottle cabinet: 6-8 weeks. 1,500-bottle glass wine room: 9-10 weeks. Full underground cellar: 12-14 weeks.
Do you work with local architects?
Yes. Coordination from concept stage: 3D rendering, technical memorandum for permits, CAD plans compatible with BIM. Collaborations on published projects including a commission from Toyō Itō's studio.
How does Barcelona's Mediterranean climate affect wine cellar design?
Ambient humidity of 60–65 % RH reduces humidifier load, but summer heat waves above 35°C require systems sized 20–30 % above calculated peak load. Coastal properties need AISI 316 hardware and anti-corrosion compressor housings.
What types of wine cellar are most common in Barcelona residences?
Glass wine rooms for living areas (400–1,800 bottles) are the most requested typology in apartments and penthouses. Villas in Pedralbes and Sarrià often commission underground cellars from 1,000 to 5,000 bottles using existing basements.
Do I need planning permission for a wine cellar in Barcelona?
A built-in cabinet or glass wine room not altering the structure typically requires no permit. Underground cellars with civil excavation require a building permit signed by a registered architect. We provide complete technical documentation and coordinate with your team.
What references does L'Humidor have in Barcelona?
Verified hospitality references include Hotel Arts Barcelona and Hesperia Tower, plus a commission from Toyō Itō's architecture studio. Over 30 % of our 2,500+ delivered projects are in the Barcelona metropolitan area.
What is the best way to commission a bespoke wine cellar in Barcelona?
Send a floor plan (even schematic), target bottle capacity, project phase and completion date. Joan Serrate responds within 48 hours. A joint site visit is typically arranged within one week at no cost, followed by a fixed quote and photorealistic 3D render in 7–15 days.
Can a wine cellar be integrated into a Barcelona rooftop or terrace?
Yes. Rooftop installations require PIR insulation at 60–80 mm, full UV protection on all glass, AISI 316 hardware, dual compressor redundancy and climate systems sized at 150 % of calculated peak load for extreme summer heat exposure.
What warranties and maintenance are included?
The first annual maintenance visit is included: compressor check, probe calibration, door seal inspection, lighting verification. With the workshop in the city, emergency visits in the Barcelona area are typically available within 24–48 hours.
Direct contact
Let's talk about
Let's talk about
your project.
Every cellar, cabinet or humidor is designed from scratch around your space. Write or call and we'll arrange a technical visit to study your case. No middlemen. No commitment.
- Free technical visit to study the space and your collection.
- Photorealistic 3D render before fabrication.
- Fixed-price quote with no fine print.
- We coordinate with your architect or interior designer. Turnkey installation.