Expansive wine cellar with humidity and climate control.
Photo of an expansive mediterranean wine cellar in San Francisco with travertine floors and storage racks.

Oceanview Spanish Wine Room

MODEL DESIGN INC.

A temperature controlled wine cellar with a barrel ceiling tiled in split face limestone.
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean wine cellar in Los Angeles with limestone floors, diamond bins and beige floor.

Rustic Wine Cellar & Tasting Room

KW Designs

Chipper Hatter
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean wine cellar in San Diego with storage racks and porcelain floors.

Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - New Construction

New Mood Design LLC

Level One: Our goal was to create harmony of colors and finishes inside and outside the home. The home is contemporary; yet particular finishes and fixtures hint at tradition, especially in the wine cave. The earthy flagstone floor flows into the room from the entry foyer. Walls clad in mountain ash stone add warmth. So does the barrel ceiling in quarter sawn and rift American white oak with natural stain. Its yellow-brown tones bring out the variances of ochers and browns in the stone. To maintain a contemporary feeling, tongue & grove ceiling planks are narrow width and closely set. The minimal wine rack has a diamond pattern that repeats the floor pattern. The wine barrel table and stools are made from recycled oak wine barrels. Their circular shapes repeat the room’s ceiling. Metal hardware on barrel table and stools echo the lighting above, and both fuse industrial and traditional styling, much like the overall room design does. Photograph © Darren Edwards, San Diego

Wine Cellar

Signature Designs

This is an example of a large mediterranean wine cellar in Perth with slate floors and display racks.

Bel Air, MSH Design

MSH Design, Inc.

California Homes
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean wine cellar in Los Angeles with terra-cotta floors, storage racks and red floor.

Wine Grotto Created From Unused Closet

By Design Interiors, Inc.

An unused small home office was transformed into haven in a suburban Texas home. For this space, function came first and the aesthetics were layered in. If a project does not meet its intended purpose, it is not successful. Incorporating the couples love of Argentina, bottle count, display appeal, case storage, and the ability to maintain a 55-degree environment were all design considerations. Specialized craftsman were hired to help with cooling, insulation, placement of the condenser, etc. An expert carpenter contributed his expert skills and knack for creating storage solutions. Strong beams were used to highlight the tiled ceiling and create an authentic grotto look. Pebble flooring adds to the Old World feel. Stone walls and herringbone ceiling lend an aged element. A medallion carefully selected from a little known source in Argentina is the centerpiece of the room; its pattern and color blends with the rest of the home’s decor and the inlaid glass tile adds shimmer. Double-paned iron and glass doors seal the room and create an entry of interest.

European

Interior Concepts, Inc.

This is an example of a large mediterranean wine cellar in Baltimore with diamond bins, brick floors and grey floor.

Wine Cellar with aged limestone elements and bluestone floors

Vintage Elements LLC

Custom finished wood-iron doors along limestone wall blocks.
Large mediterranean wine cellar in Other with limestone floors and display racks.

Grand Prato Estate

Design West

Custom designed wine cellar, with barrel brick ceiling detail
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean wine cellar in Miami with marble floors, storage racks and beige floor.

Broken Arrow

Bella Vista Company

Shoot2Sell Bella Vista Company This home won the NARI Greater Dallas CotY Award for Entire House $750,001 to $1,000,000 in 2015.
Photo of a large mediterranean wine cellar in Dallas with terra-cotta floors and orange floor.

Wine Room

Fleetwood Windows & Doors

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean wine cellar in Los Angeles with light hardwood floors and storage racks.

Wine Cellar | Anthem | 03101 by Pinnacle Architectural Studio

Pinnacle Architectural Studio

This is an example of an expansive mediterranean wine cellar in Las Vegas with storage racks, brick floors and beige floor.

Desert Retreat at Silverleaf

Drewett Works

The genesis of design for this desert retreat was the informal dining area in which the clients, along with family and friends, would gather. Located in north Scottsdale’s prestigious Silverleaf, this ranch hacienda offers 6,500 square feet of gracious hospitality for family and friends. Focused around the informal dining area, the home’s living spaces, both indoor and outdoor, offer warmth of materials and proximity for expansion of the casual dining space that the owners envisioned for hosting gatherings to include their two grown children, parents, and many friends. The kitchen, adjacent to the informal dining, serves as the functioning heart of the home and is open to the great room, informal dining room, and office, and is mere steps away from the outdoor patio lounge and poolside guest casita. Additionally, the main house master suite enjoys spectacular vistas of the adjacent McDowell mountains and distant Phoenix city lights. The clients, who desired ample guest quarters for their visiting adult children, decided on a detached guest casita featuring two bedroom suites, a living area, and a small kitchen. The guest casita’s spectacular bedroom mountain views are surpassed only by the living area views of distant mountains seen beyond the spectacular pool and outdoor living spaces. Project Details | Desert Retreat, Silverleaf – Scottsdale, AZ Architect: C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB; Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Builder: Sonora West Development, Scottsdale, AZ Photographer: Dino Tonn Featured in Phoenix Home and Garden, May 2015, “Sporting Style: Golf Enthusiast Christie Austin Earns Top Scores on the Home Front” See more of this project here: http://drewettworks.com/desert-retreat-at-silverleaf/

DC Ranch

Sanctuaries Interior Design

Pam Singleton | Image Photography
Photo of a large mediterranean wine cellar in Phoenix with brick floors, storage racks and multi-coloured floor.

Lake Minnetonka New Construction

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Builder: Nor-Son Architect: Eskuche Design Interior Design: Vivid Interior Photography: Spacecrafting
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean wine cellar in Minneapolis with limestone floors and storage racks.

Butler

LMK Interiors LLC

High Res Media
Design ideas for a large mediterranean wine cellar in Phoenix with travertine floors and storage racks.

Private Residence Wine Cellar

Lawler Design Studio, Inc.

Photo Credit - Lori Hamilton
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean wine cellar in Tampa with storage racks and light hardwood floors.

Naples Home

Randall Perry Photography

Randall Perry Photography
Photo of a large mediterranean wine cellar in New York with marble floors and display racks.

Wine Cellar with Mural

MILLER + MILLER Architectural Photography

Beautiful Wine Cellar with dimensional hand painted art Mural and pea gravel floor (incase you may accidentally drop one of those priceless, centuries old, bottles of french wine). Custom Wrought iron / glass double doors. Miller + Miller Architectural Photography

Mediterranean Wine Cellar Design Ideas

When you’re an avid wine collector, wine racks don’t always cut it. A Mediterranean wine cellar, on the other hand, can provide ample wine storage within a controlled temperature, and a place to entertain friends. Just add seating and a tasting area to take yours to the next level. You don’t need 500 bottles or more to reap the benefits of a wine cellar, either. A small wine cooler can keep 20-odd bottles chilled to perfection and can sit within your kitchen, whereas a freestanding all-glass wine cellar could act as a feature or functional room divider in your home. Short on space? Transform an entire wall into wine storage, and showcase your collection, too. Browse the photos on Houzz for an array or Mediterranean wine cellar designs, and strike up a conversation with the architect or wine cellar specialist of your favourite picks. For more Mediterranean wine cellar ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

What should I include in my wine cellar?

This depends on the size of your collection – or how big you hope it becomes. If you enjoy quaffing, you may want to invest in a walk-in cooler with wall-mounted wine racks and several tall wine fridges, as well as a tasting area with bar stools. If you’re a beginner or have a small collection, a Mediterranean home bar with mini fridge and wine rack will suffice. Essential bar accessories include wine glasses, corkscrews, carafes and aerators.

How should I store my wine?

Temperature control is at the core of a functional wine cellar. Your bottles need to be kept out of direct sunlight, and away from the heat and steam of kitchen appliances. A room that is too warm will make your wine age faster, oxidise and lose its character and flavour. If bottles are corked, they also need to be laid down. Your architect or designer will be able to help you create the ideal conditions for your home collection.

Where should I position my wine cooler?

The most important thing to consider is ease of access, which is why kitchens are the most common place to position wine coolers. Should you have minimal floor space, a small one could even sit comfortably on your countertop. If quaffing requires an occasion or you frequently host dinner parties, consider your dining room, so you can top up people’s glasses without having to leave the room. You could also make your bar fridge or cooler a destination within your entertainment or games room. There’s no denying that Aussies love to entertain and enjoy a glass or two outdoors, so if you’re lucky enough to have a covered outdoor area, this could be just the place for a cooler, too. Just ensure it doesn’t experience any extreme weather or long periods of direct sunlight.