Brian Dunham Photography brdunham.com
Photo of a small traditional wine cellar in Phoenix with brick floors and storage racks.

250 Furman Farm Place

Cobb Architects

Photo of a small wine cellar in Charleston with brick floors and diamond bins.

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/

HAWTHORN EAST HOUSE

STAR Architecture

Peter Bennetts
Small wine cellar in Melbourne with brick floors, storage racks and multi-coloured floor.

Remodel

Arroyo Seco Construction

Design ideas for a small wine cellar in Santa Barbara with brick floors.

Pumphouse Lane- Wine Room

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM: Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: F.H. Perry Photographer: Sean Litchfield
This is an example of a small eclectic wine cellar in Boston with brick floors and storage racks.

El Campo Mediterranean

Lauri Matisse Architect

Doug Mazell
Small mediterranean wine cellar in Los Angeles with brick floors and storage racks.

Mineral Springs Farm | Newtown Square, PA

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Small country wine cellar in Philadelphia with brick floors, storage racks and red floor.

Westfield NJ Wine Closet

Joseph and Curtis Custom Wine Cellars

Custom wine closet w herringbone floor, tile mural, wine cellar door w wrought iron, black walnut wine racks
Small traditional wine cellar in New York with brick floors, storage racks and grey floor.

Cave a vin

Rénover Demain

perrier
Design ideas for a small traditional wine cellar in Grenoble with brick floors, storage racks and red floor.

Low Country Riverfront

Island Architects

Brick Vaulted Wine Room with Black Wood Wine Racks, Stone Tile Floor, and an Elegant Wine Tasting Table
Design ideas for a small mediterranean wine cellar in Charleston with brick floors, storage racks and pink floor.

TAB Star Awards Finalist - Kitchen Remodel

The Residence Doctor

Created a custom wine room using recycled brick materials for the floor and one wall.
Inspiration for a small traditional wine cellar in Houston with brick floors and storage racks.

Hill-Top Residence

Eileen Gordon Design

A complete remodel of a 70s-era home re-imagines its original post-modern architecture. The new design emphasizes details such as a phoenix motif (significant to the family) that appears on a fountain as well as at the living room fireplace surround, both designed by the firm. Mahogany paneling, stone and walnut flooring, elaborate ceiling treatments, steel picture windows that frame panoramic views, and carved limestone window surrounds contribute new texture and character.

Restauro Casale Falecine

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Cantina - Post Opera
Inspiration for a small country wine cellar in Florence with brick floors, display racks and orange floor.

Harmony Club European Classic

restyle design, llc

Custom made wine cellar with an Old World feel. Dark stained cabinetry, brick floors in herringbone pattern and wine tasting tables.
This is an example of a small traditional wine cellar in Denver with brick floors and storage racks.

Rustic appeal in a new home

Ahmann Design, Inc.

Pumphouse Lane- Wine Cellar Door

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM: Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: F.H. Perry Photographer: Sean Litchfield
Photo of a small eclectic wine cellar in Boston with brick floors and storage racks.

Baker Kitchen, Pantry, Dining Room

Schoeman Construction

Wine Cellar with custom cabinetry
This is an example of a small country wine cellar in Tampa with brick floors, diamond bins and beige floor.

Origin Architects - Oak Forest Transitional

Ideo Architects

Small transitional wine cellar in Houston with brick floors and diamond bins.

Beautiful Green Hills Basement Remodel

Kristie Barnett, The Decorologist

Temperature-controlled wine cellar. Furnishings, finishes, colors by Kristie Barnett, The Decorologist. photography: Lynsey Culwell
Design ideas for a small eclectic wine cellar in Nashville with brick floors, storage racks and brown floor.

Small Wine Cellar Design Ideas with Brick 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.