Mid-sized traditional wine cellar in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors and display racks.

The compact space holds 157 standard bottles within the standard and scallop racking, enclosed with a custom glass door. The temperature of the space was originally effected by hot water pipes. We insulated the pipes to help stabilise the atmosphere within the room.

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.

Basement Bar Renovation

The Wright Kitchen

LaRae Starr
Photo of a large traditional wine cellar in Toronto with dark hardwood floors.

Piano & Wine Room

ROSEMARY MERRILL DESIGN

Custom designed cabinetry in dark walnut with Sub-Zero integrated wine refrigeration allows for 250 bottles of wine storage. Between the wine refrigeration is addtional wine storage with custom iron doors. Cove lighting and faux finished walls and ceilings create an luminous glow in the room. Chandelier from Pottery Barn, Ashley Norton Hardware.

2017 Southern Living Showcase- Bluejack National

Morning Star Builders LTD

Mike Kaskel
Mid-sized traditional wine cellar in Houston with dark hardwood floors, diamond bins and brown floor.

Custom Home Interior Design, Entertaining Area, Wine Room

CBI Design Professionals, Inc.

In 2014, we were approached by a couple to achieve a dream space within their existing home. They wanted to expand their existing bar, wine, and cigar storage into a new one-of-a-kind room. Proud of their Italian heritage, they also wanted to bring an “old-world” feel into this project to be reminded of the unique character they experienced in Italian cellars. The dramatic tone of the space revolves around the signature piece of the project; a custom milled stone spiral stair that provides access from the first floor to the entry of the room. This stair tower features stone walls, custom iron handrails and spindles, and dry-laid milled stone treads and riser blocks. Once down the staircase, the entry to the cellar is through a French door assembly. The interior of the room is clad with stone veneer on the walls and a brick barrel vault ceiling. The natural stone and brick color bring in the cellar feel the client was looking for, while the rustic alder beams, flooring, and cabinetry help provide warmth. The entry door sequence is repeated along both walls in the room to provide rhythm in each ceiling barrel vault. These French doors also act as wine and cigar storage. To allow for ample cigar storage, a fully custom walk-in humidor was designed opposite the entry doors. The room is controlled by a fully concealed, state-of-the-art HVAC smoke eater system that allows for cigar enjoyment without any odor.

Haight Ashbury Residence

Nerland Building & Restoration, Inc.

David Kingsbury, www.davidkingsburyphoto.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional wine cellar in San Francisco with dark hardwood floors and display racks.

Wine storage & tasting area

Joanne Balaban Designs

Randl Bye, Photographer
This is an example of a traditional wine cellar in Philadelphia with dark hardwood floors and storage racks.

Under Stairs Wine Cellar

Blue Grouse Wine Cellars

We converted an open stair case to a completed enclosed and climate-controlled custom wine cellar. All framing and racking was finished to match the existing millwork and stairs. The glass front wall consists of sealed, insulated units with UV lamination for maximum efficiency. Photo Credit: Sebastian Burzynski

Traditional Wine Cellar

Inspiration for a traditional wine cellar in Nashville with dark hardwood floors, storage 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.
Mid-sized traditional wine cellar in Columbus with dark hardwood floors, storage racks and orange floor.

Snow Creek Basement

FBC Remodel

©Finished Basement Company
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional wine cellar in Denver with dark hardwood floors, display racks and multi-coloured floor.

Charleston Natural Thin Stone Veneer Wine Cellar

Quarry Mill

This exquisite wine cellar showcases the Quarry Mill's Charleston real thin stone veneer as drystacked siding. Charleston is a natural low height dimensional ledgestone in shades of grey and black with occasional tans and browns. In the stone industry, dimensional refers to a sawed height product and ledgestone refers to pieces with smaller heights. Charleston is cut with the intention of being installed in a tight fit or drystack installation. The pieces have heights of 2”, 4”, and 6” to create clean and consistent lines when installed. The pieces have natural edges to be field trimmed by the mason on-site; field trimming allows the pieces to all fit together tightly. Charleston has a split back or natural back as opposed to a sawn back. The quarry which Charleston comes from is naturally well-layered which allows for the split back. The split back has no impact on the installation or final appearance.

Interior

Mur-Sol Builders Inc

This is an example of a traditional wine cellar in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors and diamond bins.

Under Stairs Wine Cellar

Sommi Wine Cellars

Our Work

R&R Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional wine cellar in DC Metro with dark hardwood floors and storage racks.

Traditional Wine Cellar

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

Indian Hills Wine Room

User

Photography by Susan Gilmore
Photo of a mid-sized traditional wine cellar in Minneapolis with dark hardwood floors, storage racks and brown floor.

French Country II

Starion Custom Residences

Scott Sandler Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional wine cellar in Phoenix with dark hardwood floors, brown floor and display racks.

Traditional Wine Cellar Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors

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