Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary wine cellar in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors.

This is an example of a mid-sized country wine cellar in Baltimore with dark hardwood floors, diamond bins and brown floor.

Lola's Kitchen

Kitchen & Bath Mart

Dramatic black bar cabinetry with white stone counters. To learn more about our 55 year tradition in the design/build business and our 2 complete showrooms, visit: http://www.kbmart.net Photo by:Steven Paul Whitsitt

Medina WA wine Cellar - JM

Inviniti Cellar Design

A great way to take advantage of space under the stairs. As you open up the wine cellar door, the stairs lead you down into a gorgeous wine cellar. The horizontal, single deep, premium redwood racking on the stair wall provides great wine bottle storage yet takes up little space. A picture framed opening located above the solid diamond bins is the rooms focal point and is the perfect place to display special wines or art . As you descend into the cellar, the warm lighting welcomes you to move around the space that stores nearly 800 bottles of wine. More custom horizontal wood racks around the corner gives this traditional cellar a splash of modern. A room perfectly designed to store those special wine bottles. Photo taken by Inviniti Cellar Design

Frenchman's Creek

Renaissance Sisters

Mid-sized arts and crafts wine cellar in Other with dark hardwood floors, diamond bins and brown floor.

Gaillardia Estate

Nicole Rickey Interior Design

Design ideas for a large traditional wine cellar in Oklahoma City with dark hardwood floors, storage racks and brown floor.

Hybrid Wine Room - Just Add Light

Cellar Maison

Classic walnut joinery with contemporary under lit acrylic shelving. Image: C Promenaur
This is an example of a small contemporary wine cellar in London with dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Sewickley Heights Residence service bar

Friday and Genter Interior Design

Robin Denoma
Design ideas for a small traditional wine cellar in Other with dark hardwood floors and display racks.

Fall 2013 Parade of Homes-Platinum Award Winner

June DeLugas Interiors

Vibrant red walls set the tone for the wine-tasting room, while an antique "Green Man" watches. An enclosed, temperature controlled wine storage keeps the wine just right. Photo by J. Sinclair

Garden Oaks Tuscan

Brickmoon Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean wine cellar in Houston with dark hardwood floors and storage racks.

Elbow Park Traditional

Alec Williams Construction

Thoughtfully-planned wine storage system.
Photo of a small traditional wine cellar in Calgary with dark hardwood floors and storage racks.

Remodel in Mill Valley

Floyd Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a transitional wine cellar in San Francisco with dark hardwood floors and storage racks.

South Perth Beauty

MK Building Solutions

This stunning South Perth home needed some home improvements. the master bedroom and en-suite were small and though the clients loved their home, they wanted to it better reflect their current lifestyle needs. The rear elevation was extended to offer them more space in their living area to incorporate a wine cellar, larger laundry/WC and much wanted larger master bedroom and en-suite. With quality craftsmanship and execution, the clients cannot even remember what to old property looked like.

Lola's Kitchen

Kitchen & Bath Mart

To learn more about our 55 year tradition in the design/build business and our 2 complete showrooms, visit: http://www.kbmart.net Photo by:Steven Paul Whitsitt

Red 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.