PHOTOGRAPHY: Stacy Zarin Goldsberg
Photo of a mid-sized wine cellar in DC Metro with display racks.

Transitional Wine Cellar

Design ideas for a transitional wine cellar in San Francisco with display racks and beige floor.

Harborside Haven Wine Cellar

Charles River Wine Cellars

This project has two tiers of wine cellar space for entertaining and enjoyment. The wine room, which houses the collection, has a tall ceiling height allowing for an arched barrel ceiling and use of a rolling library ladder for easy access to bottles stored in upper rows. Steps away, the tasting room includes ample room for stemware, decanters, dishwasher and beverage fridge. Mahogany wine racking, millwork, stone work and the decorative arched door create an inviting environment.

North Rim, Rustic Mountain Lodge, Custom Home

Sun Forest Construction

This is an example of a country wine cellar in Other.

West Canton Street: Wine Cellar

The Holland Companies

Photographed by Kimberly Hallen
Country wine cellar in Boston with travertine floors and storage racks.

Wine Cellar

LINDA LONDON LTD.

Photograph by Cecil Cole.
Photo of a large traditional wine cellar in New York with storage racks and brick floors.

Wine Cellar

Tenhulzen Residential

A mix of racking, display and large format storage. Low voltage lighting maintains temperature.
This is an example of a large country wine cellar in Seattle with slate floors and storage racks.

Custom Wine Racks with Ladder North Dallas Residential Wine Cellar

Wine Cellar Specialists

Wine Cellar Specialists created a stylish and functional custom wine rack design for this residential wine room in North Dallas. We added a rolling ladder to provide the owners ease of access to the bottles stored beyond their reach. Learn more about this project: https://www.winecellarspec.com/transitional-wine-cellar-and-bar-area-in-north-dallas-home/ Wine Cellar Specialists 1134 Commerce Drive Richardson 75081 (972)454-048 info@winecellarspec.com Request a wine cellar design for FREE: http://www.winecellarspec.com/free-3d-drawing/

Shirley Woods Renovation

WINN Design+Build

Stacey Zarin-Goldberg
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional wine cellar in DC Metro with ceramic floors, diamond bins and beige floor.

The Branford

Al Ross Custom Homes

This is an example of a contemporary wine cellar in Houston with storage racks and grey floor.

Transitional Modern

Set The Stage

Inspiration for a transitional wine cellar in Louisville.

Built-Ins-Custom Wine Rack

Jackson Construction Services, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional wine cellar in DC Metro with terra-cotta floors and diamond bins.

EM Bellevue, Washington

Inviniti Cellar Design

The glass double doors look into the handsome custom wine cellar adjacent to the "Man Cave". The recessed ceiling provides an added dimension to the otherwise square room. A clear coated Mahogany wood was used to build the custom wine cellar. Due to the owners needs to store various wine bottle sizes, many different elements were included in the racking to hold 1100 bottles. A wood louver was built to hide the climate control air handler split system above the door. A high reveal display angle surrounds the room and is lit with rope lighting. The arch in the back of the room includes a front load stemware holder on either side with a stone countertop just above the drawer for decanting. Wood case pullouts allow for easy access to special case wines. Both corners of the room include void bottle bins from floor to ceiling as well as diamond bins to accommodate all bottle sizes. Photo taken by Inviniti Cellar Design

Terracina

Chris Merenda-Axtell Interior Design

Chris Merenda-Axtell Interior design, Sacramento area Interior designer, Wine room, Loomis glass cabinet doors, wood stained knotty Alder, oil rubbed bronze Emtek, Granite slab, lights Restoration hardware, floor travetine, bourbon and whisky cabinet, undermount refrigerator, champagnes, Custom Wine room off the Dining room, glass inset doors to showcase barware

Flower Mound

Mary Anne Smiley Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary wine cellar in Dallas with porcelain floors, storage racks and grey floor.

Chappaqua, NY

Cava Wine Cellars

900 bottle capacity wine cellar with brick floor and removable back wall for access to mechanical services.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country wine cellar in New York with brick floors and storage racks.

Rustic Wandsworth Wine Cellar with Slate Wall

Brayer Design

Rustic coral and dark wood wine cellar designed by Brayer. Dark finish wine cabinets are backlit in front of coral walls with a textured slate feature wall.

Merinda Farm - Palmwoods

Accord Homes

Wine Cellar
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary wine cellar in Sunshine Coast with concrete floors, grey floor and display racks.

Reynolds Plantation - Lake Oconee - Hastings Ct.

Duke Development

Reynolds Plantation wine cellar
Traditional wine cellar in Atlanta.

Wine Cellar - The Large Hexagon

Stone Cellar Company

Storage under the stairs and LED lights in the skirting of the Large Hexagonal Cellar.
Inspiration for a contemporary wine cellar in Sussex.

Red, Purple Wine Cellar Design Ideas

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.