In the wine cellar, Pineapple House designers employ a limestone rock wall. Select stones are pulled forward, creating “shelves” for battery-run candles. Glass doors help transmit light into the space -- the one most far away from the rooms' solo wall of windows. Scott Moore Photography

London Wine Cellar

Tim Wood Limited

Individually designed and handmade American black walnut wine cellar/room. For a large basement conversion in central London. Tim Wood Ltd specializes in designing and making furniture for every room in the house with a great attention to detail including wine storage.

Westlake Tasting Room

JRP Design & Remodel

A custom-built wine room addition with temperature controls in Westlake Village. Two sets of double glass doors showcase the floor-to-ceiling wine racks, which are made of natural Alder Wood with a clear finish. This brilliant room features lighted center display shelves and stacked storage for hundreds of bottles of wine. Oak wood floors from Villa Blanca are finished with Rustic Smoked Stain. The walls are painted gray with True White borders. Photographer: J.R. Maddox

Ship-Lap Feature Walls

Style Revamp Finish Carpentry

A feature wall can create a dramatic focal point in any room. Some of our favorites happen to be ship-lap. It's truly amazing when you work with clients that let us transform their home from stunning to spectacular. The reveal for this project was ship-lap walls within a wine, dining room, and a fireplace facade. Feature walls can be a powerful way to modify your space.

Amazing Basement Remodel, with Irresistible Wine Cellar in Ashburn VA

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

“Wine & Hockey” is in this family’s blood. Long time Washington Capitals fans and wine collector. They have lived in this prominent golf-course neighborhood for several years and now it comes time to finish their basement. He has been collecting more than thousands of wine bottles from all over the world, possibly worth over a couple hundred thousand -- this is the time that he wanted to display and show it all off. Tailgater and diehard Capitals fan that they are, they own several memorable autographed player jerseys and lots of collectables worth being in hall-of-fame stands. With all these ideas in mind, we have started the construction of this basement. The main event room with big pub style bar fully equipped with a wine cooler, beer fridge, and a built-in wall for all top shelf liquor. Built with dark cherry wood and exquisite stone top under stylish pendent lights is a heart of this space. A hidden storage door built with display shelving just to the right of the bar, giving access to storage behind this bar. To the left of this a stone wall, an embedded fireplace giving a cozy feel for seating and gaming area while facing the giant screen TV. This carefully designed wine cellar features the best of the best wine collection in wrapped around mahogany wine racks, beaded stain grade paneling, exotic stone counter, Muriel center stone, equipped with high efficiency chiller system, all just behind custom made door arch panel glass door. “This view is spectacular.” Wide plank flooring throughout leading into the end of hallway. There is a Gym with mirror walls and rubber floors, room to burn off all the wine calories! The full bathroom with stoned shower, and immaculate fixtures just outside of the gym. The lighting effect is a highlight of this project. We designed a feature wall for framed memorable jerseys and hidden storage for all of their valued VCR tapes of capital games. This basement is not a regular space, but it is a hall of fame for Hockey and Wine.

Cooper Woods 2 Story

Havlicek Builders Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional wine cellar in Chicago with vinyl floors, display racks and brown floor.

Custom Wine Cellars

Emery Design | Build

Martin Vecchio Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional wine cellar in Detroit with slate floors, display racks and grey floor.

627 Hampton Rd., Arcadia CA

Mur-Sol Builders Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional wine cellar in Los Angeles with light hardwood floors, display racks and brown floor.

Walnut Cove Residence

Allard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc

Interior Designer: Allard & Roberts Interior Design, Inc. Builder: Glennwood Custom Builders Architect: Con Dameron Photographer: Kevin Meechan Doors: Sun Mountain Cabinetry: Advance Custom Cabinetry Countertops & Fireplaces: Mountain Marble & Granite Window Treatments: Blinds & Designs, Fletcher NC

Southgate Estates Home

Celtic Custom Homes

The owners wanted a wine cellar, so we designed a place for one under the stairs
Photo of a small transitional wine cellar in Other with porcelain floors, storage racks and black floor.

CLB Network - Galiant Homes - Colorado Springs, CO - 2

CRx - The Cure for the Common Build

About This Project: Gracefully poised this English-inspired estate with elegant renaissance embellishments and timeless architecture. Guests are greeted by a cozy, Old Worlde atmosphere with features that include stately ceiling beams, custom paneling and columns, sophisticated moldings and a 20-foot high vaulted ceiling that extends through the great room and over the covered deck. A 16-foot high cupola overlooks the gourmet kitchen with professional-grade appliances, custom cabinetry, and amenities. 41 West is a member of the Certified Luxury Builders Network. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, 41 West is proud to feature photos of select projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the specific Certified Luxury Builder with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Please visit www.CLBNetwork.com for a directory of CLB members featured on Houzz and their contact information.

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.

West! of West Texas

Quincy Home

Former formal livingroom converted to a temperature controlled enclosed wine cellar. Custom maple live edge bar table with wrought iron base. Cooper Photography

East Hampton Wine Cellar

Joseph and Curtis Custom Wine Cellars

Seamless glass wine cellar with herringbone brick floor and white oak wine racks.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional wine cellar in New York with brick floors and display racks.

Longfellow - Lorne Park

Easton Homes Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional wine cellar in Toronto with slate floors, display racks and grey floor.

Christmas Lane

A. Sadowski Designs

Alyssa Lee Photography
This is an example of a large transitional wine cellar in Minneapolis with medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern Home in Sutton Coldfield

Design by UBER

Tasting area for the owner's extensive Port collection - and other tipples.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional wine cellar in West Midlands with medium hardwood floors, storage racks and brown floor.

Santaluz Project

Anne Rae Design

Found Creative Studio
Small transitional wine cellar in San Diego with travertine floors and storage racks.

Wine Cellar, Hallmark Ventura Marina, Los Angeles, CA - Michelle Anaya

Hallmark Floors

Beautiful custom home by architect/designer Michelle Anaya in Southern California. Hardwood Floor is Marina French Oak from our Ventura Collection. This stunning home is in Los Angeles, CA.

Faith Floor Plan

Girard Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional wine cellar in Other with ceramic floors, display racks and grey floor.

Transitional Wine Cellar Design Ideas

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