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A temperature controlled wine cellar with a barrel ceiling tiled in split face limestone.
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Texas Ranch House

Southern Landscape

This Texas Ranch House and vineyard demanded a custom wine cellar and tasting room. Built into the hillside below the main house, the cellar features storage for over 1000 bottles, a small tasting room with hand-painted vineyard mural, and solid stone walls and archways. The flagstone flooring is offset by mesquite ceilings and countertops and custom cabinets of reclaimed wood. Southern Landscape completed all of the stonework for the wine cellar.

Tuscan Wine Cellar

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

A unique barrel-vaulted ceiling is illuminated by low-voltage accent lighting, concealed by tailored molding. Imported wine casks were cleverly re-purposed as part of a decorative wall display Photos by Scott Bergmann Photography.

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 in Orange County, CA

IWA Wine Accessories

IWA Design Center worked with the homeowner to plan this beautiful wine cellar and cooling system.
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Bastide de Bonheur Home Tiles by Arto Brick

User

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Italian Elegance

JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction

This beautiful home right outside of Dallas is just over 16,000 square feet. It was designed, built and furnished in 20 months.
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Wine Cellars

STONEYARD®

Charles River Wine Cellars is responsible for some amazing multi-room wine cellars. Each space has its own unique attributes and theme. Boston Blend Round, Mosaic, and Square & Rectangular thin stone veneer provided by Stoneyard.com has been used in many of these projects. Visit www.stoneyard.com/crwc for more information, photos, and video.

Our Work

Samuels Construction LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean wine cellar in Philadelphia with travertine floors, diamond bins and brown floor.

HighGrove New Albany

Ghiloni Custom Builders, Inc.

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Rustic Wine Cellar

Cynthia Porche Interiors

Fred Gerlich
Mid-sized mediterranean wine cellar in Atlanta with diamond bins, ceramic floors and grey floor.

European

Interior Concepts, Inc.

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Colorado Golf Club Residence

KGA Studio Architects, PC

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Crystal Cove V

Richard Krantz Architecture Inc

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Mediterranean Wine Cellar

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Expansive Basement Remodel

Williams de la Roca

Custom-built wine cellar including stone archway and interior wooden arched ceiling.
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Chalet en Arcos Garden (Cádiz)

Idearte Marta Montoya

Mediterranean wine cellar in Seville with diamond bins, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Vaquero Spanish Revival

Simmons Estate Homes

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Mediterranean Wine Cellar

Mediterranean wine cellar in Dallas with diamond bins and grey floor.

Mediterranean Wine Cellar Design Ideas with Diamond Bins

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.