Photo of a large country wine cellar in Milwaukee with cork floors, storage racks and brown floor.

Main display wine room (7500 bottles) in a freestanding wine cellar building with tasting room and deep storage dug into the hill on the site. Walls are plaster tinted warm ochre and floors are flagstone. Plan is based on a hexagonal main room with alcoves on each side for tasting room and deep storage. Rustic wood shelf displays items at the level of the clerestory windows (north light w/ UV protection).

Berkshire Pippy Oak Kitchen and Pantry

Churchwood Design

A bespoke pippy oak kitchen with pale granite worktops and stone floor. In an adjacent room is a walk-in pantry and wine room with matching oak cabinetry.

Wine Cellars

STONEYARD®

Charles River Wine Cellars is responsible for some amazing multi-room wine cellars. Each space has its own unique attributes and theme. Boston Blend Round, Mosaic, and Square & Rectangular thin stone veneer provided by Stoneyard.com has been used in many of these projects. Visit www.stoneyard.com/crwc for more information, photos, and video.

Kitchen

VM Concept Interior Design Studio

A custom designed and installed climate controlled wine cellar is a dramatic focal point not only in the kitchen, but with sightlines from the living, dining, and family rooms, it is also a striking and unique way to showcase the clients’ burgeoning wine collection across the home.

Old Meets New Wine Cellar

VINIUM, LLC

This project was built with the intent of creating an "old world" wine cellar space with contemporary wine storage. The client owns a wine vineyard in France, therefore we incorporated the French Limestone. We also had the logo of the clients Vineyard etched into a custom granite piece, keeping subtle hints of his passion throughout the space.

Metal/Wood Wine Cellar

Heritage Vine Inc.

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

Cast Stone Cellar 2.40m deep x 2.40m diameter

Stone Cellar Company

The cast stone cellars are suited to new builds and large extensions. They are installed inside storm drains and tanked by us as part of the installation process. The racking gives clean lines and all the feel and appeal of natural limestone.

Mountain Aloha

User

The pass through cabinetry provides a decanting center accessed both in the wine room and out. Entry door is visible in the back round.
Design ideas for a large contemporary wine cellar in Denver with display racks and limestone floors.

Wine Cellar

The Remodeling Firm, LLC

Photo of an expansive contemporary wine cellar in Phoenix with limestone floors and storage racks.

Nicollet Island Wine Cellar

James McNeal Architecture and Design

Wine cellar for Nicollet Island condominium. Created around existing bedrock.
Design ideas for a small eclectic wine cellar in Minneapolis with limestone floors and storage racks.

Cantina Grigoletti

Quintarelli Pietre e Marmi Srl

Realizzazione di archi in Marmo Verdello di Trento sagomati e spuntati a mano con colonne e mensole, pavimento in Pietra della Lessinia Rosa e botti in marmo Rosso di Trento

Elbow Park

Empire Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a large contemporary wine cellar in Calgary with cork floors, storage racks and brown floor.

Wine Cellar: North Carolina Residence

Architectural Plastics, Inc.

This compact wine wall cellar had an interesting design idea. The client enjoyed the look of cork so much that he clad the entire room in sheets of it. Our clear acrylic wine racks were spec'd so he could see the cork through them. Clear acrylic has the unique ability to "pull in" color and light from its surroundings. This results in our acrylic wine racks either disappearing from, or becoming part of, the environment they are in.

Elegant Hillside Home

Allen Construction

Jim Bartsch Photography
This is an example of a large mediterranean wine cellar in Santa Barbara with limestone floors, display racks and beige floor.

Four Seasons - Brickell - Private Residence

Opustone

Noriata limestone tile flooring Kozmus Leather granite walls Lago Blue flooring
Design ideas for a large contemporary wine cellar in Miami with display racks and limestone floors.

Saratoga Residence

Rutt of Los Altos

Douglas Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional wine cellar in San Francisco with limestone floors.

Queen Ann Shingle

Lowell Custom Homes

LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES Lake Geneva, WI., - This Queen Ann Shingle is a very special place for family and friends to gather. Designed with distinctive New England character this home generates warm welcoming feelings and a relaxed approach to entertaining.

Upper East Side Townhouse

Michael K Chen Architecture

The lower level features a glass wine room and wet bar, and a cinema, along with service spaces, laundry, etc.
Design ideas for a large modern wine cellar in New York with limestone floors, display racks and black floor.

Dana Point

Altera Landscape

Landscape Design: AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc / Photography: Jeri Koegel
Photo of a large contemporary wine cellar in Orange County with limestone floors, storage racks and beige floor.

Wine Cellar Design Ideas with Cork Floors and Limestone Floors

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.