Dana Hoff Photography
This is an example of a large transitional wine cellar in Atlanta with slate floors and display racks.

Westlake New Build

Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.

This is an example of a small transitional wine cellar in Dallas with medium hardwood floors, storage racks and brown floor.

Sheraton Residence

LMK INTERIOR DESIGN

Wine room and bar.
Inspiration for a large transitional wine cellar in Salt Lake City with limestone floors and display racks.

Wildflower Drive

Viking Wine Cellars

This custom wine room uses traditional style racking with contemporary style cabinetry giving the room a transitional look. Notice the curved countertop with the metal band and rivets giving the look of a wine barrel. The drawer fronts below the counter were made custom using the fronts of old wine cases. The dark walnut stain on Walnut hardwood gives this room a deep, rich feel.

Secret Cellar

Miccaro Designs/Interiors by Michele

This custom wine cellar has 2 access points for easy accessibility and stocking of wine racks. A walnut wall panel cleverly hides the door that access a hallway. While the floating stairs take you up through a glass trap door to a home office above. Stacked stone walls offer a more rustic aesthetic while the grape colored wall adds a more contemporary touch. A plank style cork floor is the perfect choice for this cellar space.

Transitional Wine Cellar

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional wine cellar in New York with limestone floors and display racks.

A Wine Connoisseur's Home

Fiorito Interior Design

Like many projects, this one started with a simple wish from a client: turn an unused butler’s pantry between the dining room and kitchen into a fully functioning, climate-controlled wine room for his extensive collection of valuable vintages. But like many projects, the wine room is connected to the dining room which is connected to the sitting room which is connected to the entry. When you touch one room, it only makes sense to reinvigorate them all. We overhauled the entire ground floor of this lovely home. For the wine room, I worked with Vintage Cellars in Southern California to create custom wine storage embedded with LED lighting to spotlight very special bottles. The walls are in a burgundy tone and the floors are porcelain tiles that look as if they came from an old wine cave in Tuscany. A bubble light chandelier alludes to sparkling varietals. But as mentioned, the rest of the house came along for the ride. Since we were adding a climate-controlled wine room, the brief was to turn the rest of the house into a space that would rival any hot-spot winery in Napa. After choosing new flooring and a new hue for the walls, the entry became a destination in itself with a huge concave metal mirror and custom bench. We knocked out a half wall that awkwardly separated the sitting room from the dining room so that after-dinner drinks could flow to the fireplace surrounded by stainless steel pebbles; and we outfitted the dining room with a new chandelier. We chose all new furniture for all spaces. The kitchen received the least amount of work but ended up being completely transformed anyhow. At first our plan was to tear everything out, but we soon realized that the cabinetry was in good shape and only needed the dated honey pine color painted over with a cream white. We also played with the idea of changing the counter tops, but once the cabinetry changed color, the granite stood out beautifully. The final change was the removal of a pot rack over the island in favor of design-forward iron pendants. Photo by: Genia Barnes

Amarra II

Charles Martin Custom Homes

This is an example of a large transitional wine cellar in Austin with travertine floors, storage racks and grey floor.

DC Ranch Clubhouse wine cellar

Heritage Vine Inc.

Custom wine cellar with Hope style windows
Large transitional wine cellar in Phoenix with storage racks.

Park Lane Wine Room

Key Residential

LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
Small transitional wine cellar in Dallas with porcelain floors and storage racks.

Built-In Wine Hutch in Lower Level Wine Tasting Room

Orren Pickell Building Group

View of custom wine cellar cabinetry which was carpenter built of maple and stained to match the wine racks. Photo by Mike Kaskel. Interior design by Meg Caswell.

River Oaks

Windham Builders

Fifteen hundred bottle capacity Wine Room designed and fabricated by our millworker in mahogany. Gold leaf coved ceiling, end grain herringbone walnut floor and computerized inventory system.

Living room Wine Lounge

Atlanta Wine Cellars, Inc.

Custom Wine Lounge with views from living and dining areas. Storage for 500+ bottles.
Photo of a small transitional wine cellar in Atlanta with dark hardwood floors, diamond bins and brown floor.

Cherry Hills Transitional

Haley Custom Homes

Custom WIne Cellar holding 350 bottles
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional wine cellar in Denver with dark hardwood floors, display racks and grey floor.

Dave Knecht Homes Interiors

Dave Knecht Homes, LLC

Karen Knecht Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional wine cellar in Chicago with dark hardwood floors and storage racks.

Custom STACT Wine Cellars

STACT Wine Displays Inc.

Learn more at http://www.stact.co/glasscellars The STACT modular wine rack system offers the best balance of simplicity, usability, and style. We at STACT are passionate about our products. We have a single minded goal to offer the very best in wine storage, with designs that are simple, stunning, and a pleasure to live with for a long period of time. STACT glass-enclosed wine cellars are the ideal wine storage solution when it comes to showcasing wine, without compromise. Boasting up to 40% more bottle capacity than traditional wine racks, STACT's sleek yet sturdy aircraft-grade anodized aluminum frame offers the highest-capacity on the market. Uniquely versatile and space efficient, the patented STACT modular design easily integrates into any space or décor. Unrivaled refinement, beauty and minimalist aesthetic of the STACT Wine Wall system make it the obvious choice for wine collectors who demand the very best, particularly within glass wine cellars where the prized collection is on display - not the wine rack itself.

Living room Wine Lounge

Atlanta Wine Cellars, Inc.

Custom Wine Lounge with views from living and dining areas. Storage for 500+ bottles. Float Wine Storage system by Blue Grouse with custom glass cradles on stainless steel cables.

Transiitional with painted brick and clean lines

Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.

Photo of a small transitional wine cellar in Houston with dark hardwood floors, display racks and brown floor.

Custom Wine Cabinet Soho NY

Joseph and Curtis Custom Wine Cellars

Custom wine cabinet in Soho NY. Glass and white oak millwork,roll out shelves and led lighting. Climate controlled and uv protected.
This is an example of a large transitional wine cellar in New York with medium hardwood floors and display racks.

Tasting Room: Buena Vista Winery

Architectural Plastics, Inc.

The prolific vintner Jean-Charles Boisset owns several wineries throughout the world; about half a dozen of them in the Napa and Sonoma counties. His unique style and attention to detail have made his wineries and tasting rooms some of the most frequented in California’s wine country. Architectural Plastics has worked with Boisset to design and create bespoke pieces for several of his Northern California locations. This ongoing partnership has been a personal favorite of the Architectural Plastics design and fabrication team. These acrylic tasting tables are made using thick gauges of clear acrylic, polished and glued together. The tops are hollow and secret openings allow them to be stuffed with gold foil and jewelry for the visitors to enjoy.

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.