When an old neighbor referred us to a new construction home built in my old stomping grounds I was excited. First, close to home. Second it was the EXACT same floor plan as the last house I built. We had a local contractor, Curt Schmitz sign on to do the construction and went to work on layout and addressing their wants, needs, and wishes for the space. Since they had a fireplace upstairs they did not want one int he basement. This gave us the opportunity for a whole wall of built-ins with Smart Source for major storage and display. We also did a bar area that turned out perfectly. The space also had a space room we dedicated to working out space with a barn door. We did luxury vinyl plank throughout, even in the bathroom, which we have been doing increasingly.

Sydney Spiral Cellar Showcase

Signature Cellars

Neil Smallman
Inspiration for a small contemporary wine cellar in Sydney with concrete floors and display racks.

Contemporary/Modern Wine Cellars

Innovative Wine Cellar Designs

Innovative Wine Cellar Designs is the nation’s leading custom wine cellar design, build, installation and refrigeration firm. As a wine cellar design build company, we believe in the fundamental principles of architecture, design, and functionality while also recognizing the value of the visual impact and financial investment of a quality wine cellar. By combining our experience and skill with our attention to detail and complete project management, the end result will be a state of the art, custom masterpiece. Our design consultants and sales staff are well versed in every feature that your custom wine cellar will require.

Select Series 'Wall Install' modular wine cabinets

Kessick Wine Storage Systems

Kessick Wine Cellars ‘Select Series’ wine racking is a fully assembled, wall mounted wine storage and wine display racking system. Designed for small to medium spaces, this wine storage and display system answers the demand for aesthetic, high quality wine racking at a value price. The Select Series is a floating wine racking system, a first for traditional wine cellar racking (commonly used in kitchen cabinets, closets and garage storage systems). Select Series wine racks are secured with a strong yet easy to install wall-cleat installation. The Kessick Wall-Install system is a proprietary, specially engineered metal bracket that enables a fast, secure install with adjustability for the inevitable out-of-plumb and uneven walls. The Select Series format consists of modular components that can be designed in a wide range of application from aesthetics showpiece to utilitarian storage. A comprehensive line of pre-engineered designs are available ‘as is’, or can be altered to fit the space or desired application.

Wine Cellar Doors

Antigua Doors

Pair full light wine cellar doors with fixed window in middle. Conditioned iron wine cellar wall.
This is an example of a large transitional wine cellar in San Francisco with dark hardwood floors, storage racks and grey floor.

Pfeifer Farmhouse Wine Cellar

Sommi Wine Cellars

Renovating a historic home comes with a little extra responsibility. We custom matched the stained cherry racking, door hardware, and all the details to blend this under the stairs wine cellar seamlessly into its circa-1900 farmhouse surrounds.

Verona Wet Bar

Closets to Adore

This stunning wet bar features custom “metro grey” cabinets with chrome hardware
Design ideas for a small traditional wine cellar in New York with medium hardwood floors, display racks and grey floor.

Lake House with a Double Deck View

Noble Classic Homes

Small traditional wine cellar in Dallas with medium hardwood floors, storage racks and brown floor.

Custom Wine Storage

Larson's Furniture and Cabinetry

Custom built and finished wine refrigerator, wine bottle and wine glass storage cabinet and shelving. Made of pine and maple woods.
Inspiration for a small traditional wine cellar in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors, display racks and brown floor.

Soft Contemporary Wine Cellar

Vineyard Wine Cellars

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary wine cellar in Phoenix with porcelain floors, storage racks and beige floor.

Yountville Farmhouse

Paulina Perrault Interiors

Located on a serene country lane in an exclusive neighborhood near the village of Yountville. This contemporary 7352 +/-sq. ft. farmhouse combines sophisticated contemporary style with time-honored sensibilities. Pool, fire-pit and bocce court. 2 acre, including a Cabernet vineyard. We designed all of the interior floor plan layout, finishes, fittings, and consulted on the exterior building finishes.

Custom Wine Cellar

Mario's Cabinets Inc.

Making use of an extra space located next to the kitchen, this closet was converted into a custom wine storage room with temperature & humidity control.

Modern wine cellar

Debbie Kahn

Converted part of a study and adjoining closet into a refrigerated wine room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern wine cellar in Raleigh with light hardwood floors, storage racks and beige floor.

Valentini Cellar in Madrid, Spain

Valentini's Custom Wine Cellars

This dining room wine cellar was designed for a client in Madrid, Spain adjacent to their dining room, approx. 500 bottles. Kathleen Valentini
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional wine cellar in Madrid with porcelain floors and display racks.

Farm to Table-Chappaqua NY

Legacy Construction Northeast LLC

Carol Kurth Architecture, PC , Peter Krupenye Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional wine cellar in New York with storage racks.

Pleasant Valley Wine Cellar

VintageView

Blending old and new defines transitional design, a style that is oh-so-hot in wine cellars today. This sexy wine room uses the wood from wine cases to create an eye-popping ceiling and wall treatment. Stylish #VinoPins give the wine wall a mod edge. Wine room details:⁠ • 77 bottles⁠ • Vino Pins, double deep configuration • Aluminum construction ⁠ • Drywall install • Black finish

Primrose | West Vancouver

Hasler Homes Ltd

We entered into our Primrose project knowing that we would be working closely with the homeowners to rethink their family’s home in a way unique to them. They definitely knew that they wanted to open up the space as much as possible. This renovation design begun in the entrance by eliminating most of the hallway wall, and replacing the stair baluster with glass to further open up the space. Not much was changed in ways of layout. The kitchen now opens up to the outdoor cooking area with bifold doors which makes for great flow when entertaining. The outdoor area has a beautiful smoker, along with the bbq and fridge. This will make for some fun summer evenings for this family while they enjoy their new pool. For the actual kitchen, our clients chose to go with Dekton for the countertops. What is Dekton? Dekton employs a high tech process which represents an accelerated version of the metamorphic change that natural stone undergoes when subjected to high temperatures and pressure over thousands of years. It is a crazy cool material to use. It is resistant to heat, fire, abrasions, scratches, stains and freezing. Because of these features, it really is the ideal material for kitchens. Above the garage, the homeowners wanted to add a more relaxed family room. This room was a basic addition, above the garage, so it didn’t change the square footage of the home, but definitely added a good amount of space. For the exterior of the home, they refreshed the paint and trimmings with new paint, and completely new landscaping for both the front and back. We added a pool to the spacious backyard, that is flanked with one side natural grass and the other, turf. As you can see, this backyard has many areas for enjoying and entertaining.

Ponderosa: wine cellar

HGI Remodeling - Remodeling Made Easy

This is an example of a small mediterranean wine cellar in Other with travertine floors and beige floor.

L+A House

Palimpost Architects

L+A House by Aleksander Tamm-Seitz | Palimpost Architects. Photo by Jasmine Park. Wine and bar cabinet.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary wine cellar in Los Angeles with concrete floors, storage racks and grey floor.

Mirasol House Plan-Custom Design/Naples, FL

South Florida Architecture

Professional Photography by South Florida Design
Photo of a small contemporary wine cellar in Other with beige floor.

Wine Cellar Design Ideas

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.