Following in these celebrity footsteps are owner of fitness empire RWL, model and TV personality Lucy Mecklenburgh and actor Ryan Thomas. You may recall he previously portrayed Jason Grimshaw on Coronation Street for 16 years. The couple’s romance blossomed when they both took part in Bear Grylls Celebrity Island. However, they have recently relocated back to Ryan’s home town of Manchester.

He purchased a property there in 2021 and, after spending a huge amount of time renovating and remodelling it, has now moved into his new home, which he’s sharing with Lucy, their two children and his elder daughter Scarlett, from a previous relationship. The couple chose two Caple appliances for their new kitchen: our Classic WC1792 In-Column Triple Zone Stainless Steel Wine Cooler, and our DD780BK 78cm Induction Hob with Downdraft Extractor.

Ryan and Lucy have long been Caple fans, choosing our appliances for the London home they previously shared together.

And they tell us they are absolutely thrilled with both the look and the performance of their new wine cabinet.

“Our Caple wine cooler is very much the statement piece in the kitchen,” Ryan confirms. “It makes such a great feature, and I absolutely love seeing this appliance lit up at night. I can’t wait to make full use of it when we entertain friends and family. This wine cooler is very much on show for temptation purposes,” he laughs. “And we love that it allows you to store different drinks at varying temperatures in dedicated zones.”

Caple is already considered a market leader for wine cabinets. Our extensive portfolio includes a huge range of high-performance freestanding, under-counter and integrated models. If, like Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh, you prefer a sleek, chic kitchen, an in-column appliance could be ideal, as this can be installed flush with your units. Our high-performance WC1792 wine cabinet incorporates a one-piece stainless-steel door for a super-stylish aesthetic. The interior features luxury telescopic beech shelves, to allow for full extension if required, accessorised with a contemporary square stainless-steel handle.

A specialist wine cabinet is designed to deliver perfect storage and serving conditions for your wine. In short, if you don’t store it properly, it will lose its flavour so you’ll have wasted your money. Also, investing in a wine cooler eliminates all the guesswork on temperature, light and humidity levels. This is because the appliance has been designed to mimic the conditions you would find in a dedicated cellar.

And don’t make the mistake of thinking that a wine cabinet is only for white wine. It can be used to correctly store rosés and reds, too. So, if you’re a fan of all three, why not consider a triple zone option like Ryan and Lucy? Some of our wine cabinet models can even be converted into can chillers using optional glass shelving and can accommodate champagne bottles. So, our comprehensive collection really does offer something for everyone.

Our show-stopper WC1792 wine cooler doesn’t just look amazing. This model is packed full with advanced features and it’s super spacious, too. Did you know that it can hold 89 Bordeaux-style bottles in three zones – 29 in the upper, 25 in the middle and 35 in the lower? We think that should be more than enough for any housewarming parties Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas are planning in their new home!

In terms of functionality, the WC1792 wine cabinet features our signature no-frost compressor cooling technology, designed to maintain a consistent temperature. Other key features include UV/heat-free white LED lighting and fan-circulated cool air.

This model is vibration-free and operates at just 38dB – far lower than conversational levels (59dB), so it’s ideal for open-plan kitchens like Lucy’s and Ryan’s.

In addition to the wine cooler, the second Caple appliance chosen by Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas for their new home in Manchester is our DD780BK Induction Hob with Downdraft Extractor. Sometimes known as a venting hob, this is a versatile two-in-one option that combines functionality with serious good looks.

This frameless induction hob incorporates its own extractor fan, to remove moisture, grease and lingering odours from your kitchen. Because the downdraft element is discreetly installed within this appliance, it’s a real space-saving option. It also helps to create a minimal, designer aesthetic, with better sight lines, as there’s no need for a bulky overhead extractor hood.

That was one of the key attractions for Ryan. “We chose the downdraft extractor hob so the room looks clean and uncluttered” he explains. “Also, you don’t see these in many kitchens, so it feels unique.”

He concludes: “We’ve positioned it on the kitchen island, which is dead centre in this room. So, we’ll still be able to see everything that’s going on and socialise with friends and family, while we’re cooking on this hob.”