The Okanagan is Canada's wine country and when you live in wine country you need somewhere to house your wine. This wine room was originally designed to be a storage room by adding a window, lighting and cultured stone this storage room is now a piece of art. Niina Di Lorenzo Designs, Dawn Meier Sunrise Photography

Meriden Remodel

Dick Clark + Associates

Project by Dick Clark Architecture of Austin Texas
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary wine cellar in Austin with dark hardwood floors and display racks.

Highland Park Residence 3

Wernerfield Architecture

Charles Davis Smith
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary wine cellar in Dallas with dark hardwood floors, display racks and brown floor.

Classic French Paradise

Jonathan Miller Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized modern wine cellar in Other with dark hardwood floors and display racks.

Contemporary Wine Cellar

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary wine cellar in Orange County with dark hardwood floors and storage racks.

Transitional Custom Home in Bellevue

Lochwood-Lozier Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional wine cellar in Seattle with dark hardwood floors, display racks and brown floor.

Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation Cont.

The Bellepoint Company

Wine Rack, Amish-built, Black Walnut, Houzer MS-1708, Moen Waterhill S611CSL Bar & Prep Faucet, Wet Bar, Wine Rack, Wood countertop.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional wine cellar in Columbus with dark hardwood floors and storage racks.

Basement Renovation

BGR Design + Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional wine cellar in Atlanta with dark hardwood floors, storage racks and brown floor.

Gibson Loft

Raw Creative

Photo: Christopher Bobek
Mid-sized industrial wine cellar in Denver with dark hardwood floors, storage racks and brown floor.

Florida Modern Home

Jorge Ulibarri Custom Homes

The wine room has seamless double glass doors and a starburst light fixture. The wine wall is crafted of split-face travertine The floors are espresso wood and there is a wine tasting bar crafted of white quartz with cold storage.

Basement Remodel

Karen Hill INTERIORS

Ken Pamatat
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional wine cellar in New York with dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Wine Room

User

Mid-sized transitional wine cellar in Austin with dark hardwood floors, diamond bins and brown floor.

Snow Creek Basement

FBC Remodel

©Finished Basement Company
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Luxe Lodge Wine Room

Sommi Wine Cellars

Mountain meets modern in this luxe lodge-inspired wine room complete with steel and glass doors, white oak racks, and a stone backsplash.
Mid-sized contemporary wine cellar in Portland with dark hardwood floors, storage racks and brown floor.

Museum Way Townhome

Haus of Blaylock | Award-Winning Designer

The wine room is an additional formal sitting room directly off the kitchen. This warm, neutral-toned space is perfect for intimate gatherings. The plush sofa and accent armchairs are custom upholstered in buttery soft velvet. The ornate custom drapery perfectly hugs the windows while that same ornateness is carried over to the wall tapestries. The mirrored coffee table reflects light, naturally brightening the room. The greenery and custom floral arrangements add natural color to the room, complementing the neutral tones.

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Du Bois Design Ltd

Kallan Mac Leod
Mid-sized contemporary wine cellar in Auckland with dark hardwood floors and display racks.

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Stafford Summit Ct.

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Beautiful custom wine racks.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional wine cellar in Portland with dark hardwood floors, storage racks and brown floor.

Eclectic Transitional Perfection

Veranda Designer Homes

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Wine Cellars-Philadelphia Design Homes

Baltic Leisure

This Baltic Leisure Wine cellar was created for Phila. Design Home. The home was located in West Chester,Pa. Baltic Leisure has been a proud sponsor of Philadelphia Design Home since 2002.

Mid-sized Wine Cellar Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors

When you’re an avid wine collector, wine racks don’t always cut it. A 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 wine cellar designs, and strike up a conversation with the architect or wine cellar specialist of your favourite picks. For more 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 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.