Meant to be a wine cellar and an art installation, this cellar is the focal point of the residence. With an eye for the dramatic, this owner wanted to be able to control the mood of this large space with the push of a button. Color changing LED panels were used behind the wine racks to create the desired effect.

CONTEMPORARY TRANSFORMATION

Tanner White Architects, LLC

Photo of a modern wine cellar in New York.

Organic Southwest

Urban Design Associates

An Organic Southwest style wine seller with built-in wine fridge. Architect: Urban Design Associates, Lee Hutchison Builder: R-Net Custom Homes Interior Designer: Bess Jones Interiors Photography: Dino Tonn

East Coast Traditional

Fautt Homes

Butler's pantry leading to the wine cellar. The radius glass door and barrel brick ceiling make this room very inviting.
Mid-sized beach style wine cellar in San Francisco with dark hardwood floors, storage racks and brown floor.

Mountain Avenue

JK interior living

Expansive transitional wine cellar in New York with medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

The Rain Man

Rosewood Custom Builders

Mid-sized contemporary wine cellar in Dallas with light hardwood floors, storage racks and beige floor.

Casual French Elegance In Rob Roy

CG&S Design-Build

photography by Andrea Calo • Venetian plaster walls by Zita Art, color based on Benjamin Moore Gloucester Sage • steel & glass door by Durango Doors • Barbara Cosgrove Library sconces in brass at bar cabinets • concrete floor by Element 7 • Roma Imperial bar top from Pacific Shores Granite in Austin

Sunset Residence

Hoke Ley

Blake Worthington, Rebecca Duke
Inspiration for an expansive country wine cellar in Los Angeles with brick floors, display racks and beige floor.

Clermont County

JDD Wine Cellars, LLC

Stunning Clermont County wine cava. Inspired by European travels, this fully passive, underground wine room is certain to impress. Constructed with the highest quality materials, meticulous craftsman and an inspired homeowner this space is one of the finest you'll ever find. Solid ash wine racks compliment the rustic feel of this space.

South Drive Whole House Renovation

Harwood Design Builders Ltd.

A riverfront property is a desirable piece of property duet to its proximity to a waterway and parklike setting. The value in this renovation to the customer was creating a home that allowed for maximum appreciation of the outside environment and integrating the outside with the inside, and this design achieved this goal completely. To eliminate the fishbowl effect and sight-lines from the street the kitchen was strategically designed with a higher counter top space, wall areas were added and sinks and appliances were intentional placement. Open shelving in the kitchen and wine display area in the dining room was incorporated to display customer's pottery. Seating on two sides of the island maximize river views and conversation potential. Overall kitchen/dining/great room layout designed for parties, etc. - lots of gathering spots for people to hang out without cluttering the work triangle. Eliminating walls in the ensuite provided a larger footprint for the area allowing for the freestanding tub and larger walk-in closet. Hardwoods, wood cabinets and the light grey colour pallet were carried through the entire home to integrate the space.

Presidio Heights Residence

Lawson Willard Architecture

Design ideas for an expansive traditional wine cellar in San Francisco with storage racks and grey floor.

Indian Hill Renovation

Wentz Design

A secret panel at the bottom of the basement stairs leads to a rustic and elegant wine room for tastings and entertaining Photo Credit Greg Grupenhof

Eagles Landing - Lodge Style 2 Story - Saint Augusta, Mn

Werschay Homes

Wine Cellar Features Reclaimed Barnwood and Reclaimed Chicago Brick along with Amazing custom Made Cabinets. Amazing Colorado Lodge Style Custom Built Home in Eagles Landing Neighborhood of Saint Augusta, Mn - Build by Werschay Homes. -James Gray Photography

West Vancouver Horizon

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

This beautiful home is located in West Vancouver BC. This family came to SGDI in the very early stages of design. They had architectural plans for their home, but needed a full interior package to turn constructions drawings into a beautiful liveable home. Boasting fantastic views of the water, this home has a chef’s kitchen equipped with a Wolf/Sub-Zero appliance package and a massive island with comfortable seating for 5. No detail was overlooked in this home. The master ensuite is a huge retreat with marble throughout, steam shower, and raised soaker tub overlooking the water with an adjacent 2 way fireplace to the mater bedroom. Frame-less glass was used as much as possible throughout the home to ensure views were not hindered. The basement boasts a large custom temperature controlled 150sft wine room. A marvel inside and out. Paul Grdina Photography

Vin de Garde RYE WINE CELLAR

Vin de Garde Wine Cellars Inc.

Phillip Ennis Photography: Vin de Garde;s 'Wine Wall' offers you a functional design for even large wine collections by creating an uncluttered and linear cellar. Its minimal materials and modern design accommodates the highest capacity of individual bottle storage currently on the market.

Moore

Red Leaf Solutions, LLC

Photo bt: Brian Worker
Photo of a large country wine cellar in Boston with brick floors and storage racks.

Hidden Hills, CA

KES Studio

Interiors by SFA Design Photography by Meghan Bierle-O'Brien
This is an example of a large contemporary wine cellar in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors, storage racks and brown floor.

NYC Riverside Dr

Joseph and Curtis Custom Wine Cellars

Glass cabinet with stainless steel wine racks and LED display lighting. Metal wine racks with custom humidor and cooling system. Custom wine cabinet with stainless steel entry and display wine racks.

HGTV Smart Home 2013

Glenn Layton Homes

HGTV Smart Home 2013 by Glenn Layton Homes, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Expansive tropical wine cellar in Jacksonville with light hardwood floors.

Short Hills Wine Cellar

Washington Valley Cellars

Temperature controlled wine cellar feature brick and stone walls and ceiling and custom mahogany wine racks
Inspiration for a large traditional wine cellar in New York with medium hardwood floors, display racks and 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.