Jay Greene Photography
Photo of a transitional wine cellar in Philadelphia with dark hardwood floors, storage racks and brown floor.

New Construction

Traci Connell Interiors

Mid-sized transitional wine cellar in Dallas with ceramic floors, storage racks and grey floor.

Wine Cellar with Glass Walls in Lower Level Basement

Orren Pickell Building Group

View of glass wineroom and curved lower level hall. Full panel wainscot and orange grass cloth walls. Photo by Mike Kaskel. Interior design by Meg Caswell.

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

Metal/Wood Wine Cellar

Heritage Vine Inc.

Custom glass wine cellar with floor to ceiling metal racking mixed with wood diamond & case bins
Photo of a mid-sized transitional wine cellar in Phoenix with limestone floors and storage racks.

Edgewater Drive Basement

Thorson Restoration & Construction

Photography by Jennifer Kravitz
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional wine cellar in Boston with cork floors and storage racks.

Breakfast area and wine room with dividing glass wall

Renovations Redefined

Photo Credit: Vaughan Creative Media
This is an example of a small transitional wine cellar in Dallas with ceramic floors and storage racks.

Harborview Renovation

Bosworth Architect LLC

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

Foxfield

Cellar Masters

Who says you don't have space for a wine feature? We just finished this beautiful wine feature in Westake Village with glass entry, traditional white oak lower wine racking and label view pin racking mounted on white oak chevron.

Kirkland Basement

Daylight Basement Company

500+ Bottle Wine Cellar Interior Design by Caprice Cannon Interiors Face Book at Caprice Cannon Interiors
Mid-sized transitional wine cellar in Atlanta with slate floors, storage racks and multi-coloured floor.

Greenfield Hill Wine Cellar

Segerson Builders

Custom arched ceiling wine room clad with subway tiles and bullnose edge. Rift white oak reeded custom furniture and wine roll outs.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional wine cellar in Other with storage racks.

Westlake Estate

JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction

Photo of an expansive transitional wine cellar in Austin with ceramic floors and storage racks.

Holly Avenue

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional wine cellar in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors and storage racks.

Castlebay Home

Ellecor Design & Gifts by Haden Long

Large transitional wine cellar in Other with ceramic floors and storage racks.

Wine Cellars-Philadelphia Design Homes

Baltic Leisure

This Baltic Leisure Wine cellar was created for Phila. Design Home. The home was located in Villanova,Pa. Baltic Leisure has been a proud sponsor of Philadelphia Design Home since 2002.

Pine Street

Marianne Jones LLC

Beth Singer Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional wine cellar in Detroit with storage racks.

Home in Hampton Lake

Coastal Signature Homes

Now who would not want one of these? What a great compact wine cellar. This is for the serious collector - lots of space for storing those special vintage bottles of wine, plus a tasting table complete with wine glasses so that we are always ready for that next taste. Plantation shutters keep the bright sun out, except when you want it to check the clarity of the wine. Lovely space.

Modern home in Hale - Horton and Co

Craig Magee Photography

Wine rack by Horton and Co. Craig Magee Photography
Photo of a small transitional wine cellar in Other with medium hardwood floors and storage racks.

Anamosa Family-Centric Remodel

Wiles Design Group

Our clients sought a welcoming remodel for their new home, balancing family and friends, even their cat companions. Durable materials and a neutral design palette ensure comfort, creating a perfect space for everyday living and entertaining. This charming home bar exudes a wine cellar-like ambience. Ample storage for the wine collection, a high wooden table that mimics a wine barrel, matching stools, and warm wooden accents create an inviting wine-lovers haven --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/anamosa-iowa-family-home-remodel

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.

Transitional Wine Cellar Design Ideas with Storage Racks

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.