100 Dunhill - Lochloyd - Willis Construction - Janet Alholm Designs

Nichole Kennelly
Photo of a small transitional wine cellar in Kansas City with ceramic floors and storage racks.

Modern kitchen, family room and wine room

Closet converted to refrigerated wine room with dramatic LED lighting on back wall Bernard Andre Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary wine cellar in San Francisco with storage racks and porcelain floors.

Transitional Wine Cellar

The Design Firm

There comes a time in nearly every wine enthusiast’s life where a carefully curated selection deserves more than a kitchen cupboard for storing and displaying. A wine cellar is the connoisseur’s way of savoring and sharing his selection in a manner that only a select few from bygone eras were able to lap up.

Natomas Beauty

Designs With You In Mind

This normal everyday closet was turned into this beautiful wine cellar. What a show piece for our clients to show off their impressive Wine Collection. Thanks to Mark Sweeden Construction for his fantastic work.

Cambria Galloway and Cambria Canongate Kitchen

Creative Surfaces Countertops & Tile

When this homeowner remodeled and added onto their existing home, they moved in with mom. It was a project that took several months. Lots of decision to make and so many options. With small children in the home, they specifically wanted virtually maintenance-free countertops. But what product and what design. Learning that Cambria was made in their home state of Minnesota, the product decision was easy. Not able to zero in on just one design for their whole home, they opted to use several designs beginning with Cambria Galloway quartz on the combination kitchen island that include wood and quartz; accented by Cambria Canongate on the perimeter cabinets. In the family room you'll find a large u-shaped wet bar with Cambria Sheffield countertops. If you wander the basement for some entertainment, you'll find a wine cellar with Cambria Blackwood and the master bathroom vanity showcases Cambria Darlington.

Encendido II

Tracy Lynn Studio

Ryan Garvin Photography
Small country wine cellar in San Diego with ceramic floors, storage racks and multi-coloured floor.

Harlan Court | Finished Lower Level

The Bellepoint Company

Bradshaw Photography
Photo of a small country wine cellar in Columbus with ceramic floors and storage racks.

Presidio Terrace

Rebecca Loewke Interiors

Michele L ee Willson
Design ideas for a small transitional wine cellar in San Francisco with storage racks.

Candlewood Estate Home by Celtic

Celtic Custom Homes

Small traditional wine cellar in Little Rock with marble floors and storage racks.

Comfortable Cave

Luther Paul Weber AIA, Architect

Photo of a small country wine cellar in DC Metro with ceramic floors, storage racks and beige floor.

Tudor Renovation

Sims Luxury Builders

Photo of a small mediterranean wine cellar in Houston with marble floors, storage racks and brown floor.

Contemporary blank canvas

Styles and Virtue Building

Verity Styles- Interior Designer- Sydney
Design ideas for a small contemporary wine cellar in Sydney with storage racks.

The Model Home

CONCORE DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC

This is an example of a small transitional wine cellar in San Francisco with laminate floors, storage racks and brown floor.

San Diego Wine Cellar

Cellar Crafter

Photo of a small modern wine cellar in San Diego with dark hardwood floors, storage racks and grey floor.

Del Mar Under Stair Wine Closet

Sustainable Wine Cellars, LLC

Custom wine room in bamboo with dark stain and clear finish. Custom eyebrow arched entry door. Tricky angles and tight spaces can result in a fantastic residential wine display.

16 Swanbourne

Blend Residential Designs

Inspiration for a small wine cellar in Perth with ceramic floors, storage racks and grey floor.

Marina Bay, Bonita Springs - Penthouse Remodel

Harwick Homes

A contemporary and completely glass enclosed wine cellar was added to the entry to be accessible from the Kitchen and new Wet Bar area just around the corner. Amber Frederiksen Photography

Cork Walls in Small Closet Wine Room

Wine Cellar Innovations

"Everything went well and I did use a nail gun to assemble the racking. I ran into some space issues once I added the oak paneling for my walls, so I ended up having to customize the racking to fit into the space. What I did is cut down the racking on the left side and adjusted it to support 3L bottles. Pretty cool huh? :-) The walls are lined with wine corks (over 3K) I've collected over the past 15 years of drinking wine. It really gives it a cool look, but also serves as a reminder of all the great wines we've had over the years. I also added commercial multicolor LED light tape throughout the cellar to create different effects. It's pretty cool to have ten or so different colors to cycle through. As you can see below, the cellar is almost 100% complete. The only things left to do are install the AC unit, get a glass door, and fill the 3L slots with some good wine! :-) Happy Holidays and thanks for providing me with products that allowed me to build my cellar. It's not as big or extravagant as I would of liked but given the space I had it's perfect!" Chad M.

Under Stairs Wine Cellar

Sommi Wine Cellars

We transformed the space under the staircase of this Oregon City home into a custom home wine cellar with storage room for up to 600 bottles of wine. Under stairs wine cellars are an easy way to carve out wine display and storage room in a two-story home without sacrificing closet space or giving a full room.

West 38th Street Vancouver

Timeless Wine Cellars

This custom wine cellar in Vancouver, BC was racked out with all solid oak custom racking, combining individual bottle slots, horizontal display shelves and wine barrel.

Small Wine Cellar Design Ideas with Storage Racks

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.