# How to integrate a wine cabinet into the kitchen · L'Humidor

> Integration guide: an integrable model (not freestanding), a position away from oven, hob and dishwasher, and front ventilation respected. Dimensions, capacities and temperature setting.

URL: https://lhumidor.com/en/blog/how-to-integrate-wine-cabinet-kitchen/
Type: Article · Kitchen design · Author: Juan Serrate

## Key points
- Three pillars: model, position and ventilation
- Integrable = vents heat through the front plinth; freestanding = vents at the back, cannot be boxed in
- Minimum ventilation: 200 cm² free grille area plus 3-5 cm rear clearance
- Never next to oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge or under direct sun
- Under-counter apertures: 30 / 45 / 60 cm wide, 82-88 cm high, 57 cm deep
- Capacity: 18-50 bottles under counter, 90-180 in a column (standard Bordeaux bottles)
- Setting: 12-14 °C single zone; dual zone 12-14 °C lower and 16-17 °C upper
- Off-the-shelf €500-4,500 · bespoke project from €35,000

## Related links
- Ideal red wine temperature: https://lhumidor.com/en/blog/ideal-temperature-red-wine/
- Commercial vs bespoke wine cabinet: https://lhumidor.com/en/blog/commercial-vs-bespoke-wine-cabinet/
- Built-in kitchen wine cabinets: https://lhumidor.com/en/built-in-kitchen-wine-cabinets/

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