Marina Storm
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary wine cellar in Chicago with dark hardwood floors, display racks and brown floor.

Memorial Residence in Houston, TX

Eubanks Group Architects

View into wine room.
This is an example of an expansive traditional wine cellar in Houston with dark hardwood floors and display racks.

Staircases Converted for Wine Storage

Mark Sweeden Construction

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts wine cellar in Sacramento with dark hardwood floors and storage racks.

3333 WINE CELLAR

MADE, Inc.

MADE, Inc.
Photo of a small modern wine cellar in Portland with concrete floors and display racks.

Bar

Deering Design Studio, Inc.

Deering Design Studio, Inc.
Photo of a country wine cellar in Seattle with display racks, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Sunset Breezehouse

Blu Homes

Contemporary wine cellar in San Francisco with dark hardwood floors and display racks.

Lang

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.

Kingsridge Model

Moceri Homes

Photo of a transitional wine cellar in Detroit with dark hardwood floors, storage racks and brown floor.

VintageView Wine Storage Systems

VintageView

The Wall Series is contemporary wine storage, a metal and modular wine racking system that turns your bottle display into a centerpiece in any room in the home.

Haight Ashbury Residence

Nerland Building & Restoration, Inc.

David Kingsbury, www.davidkingsburyphoto.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional wine cellar in San Francisco with dark hardwood floors and display racks.

Private Wine Bar and Bathroom

Third Shift Photography

Designed by Notion Design, Pittsburgh.
Design ideas for a contemporary wine cellar in Other with dark hardwood floors, storage racks and brown floor.

Custom wine room

Fedewa Custom Works

Custom wine storage with a desk. Knotty alder wood. This room also has a custom gun cabinet and a fishing rod cabinet. Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Inspiration for a small country wine cellar in Denver with dark hardwood floors, diamond bins and brown floor.

La Presa

True Colors Painting & Plastering

Design ideas for a mediterranean wine cellar in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors and display racks.

Living Room Wine Showcase

Mark Sweeden Construction

Custom built temperature controlled wine cabinet fits neatly in the corner of the living room . The wine racks will hold about 600 bottles. There are lighted niches with Vintage View Wine Racks installed with label forward, This design allows for wine display to be horizontal and tilted back for labels to be visible through the glass.

Wine Cellar

Peace Design

Inspiration for a country wine cellar in Other with dark hardwood floors, storage racks and brown floor.

The Wave House

KBC Developments

Inspiration for a contemporary wine cellar in Vancouver with concrete floors and grey floor.

MERRAWARP- FARM HOUSE

Lifestyle Builders

Country wine cellar in Geelong with concrete floors and diamond bins.

Custom Home Interior Design, Entertaining Area, Wine Room

CBI Design Professionals, Inc.

In 2014, we were approached by a couple to achieve a dream space within their existing home. They wanted to expand their existing bar, wine, and cigar storage into a new one-of-a-kind room. Proud of their Italian heritage, they also wanted to bring an “old-world” feel into this project to be reminded of the unique character they experienced in Italian cellars. The dramatic tone of the space revolves around the signature piece of the project; a custom milled stone spiral stair that provides access from the first floor to the entry of the room. This stair tower features stone walls, custom iron handrails and spindles, and dry-laid milled stone treads and riser blocks. Once down the staircase, the entry to the cellar is through a French door assembly. The interior of the room is clad with stone veneer on the walls and a brick barrel vault ceiling. The natural stone and brick color bring in the cellar feel the client was looking for, while the rustic alder beams, flooring, and cabinetry help provide warmth. The entry door sequence is repeated along both walls in the room to provide rhythm in each ceiling barrel vault. These French doors also act as wine and cigar storage. To allow for ample cigar storage, a fully custom walk-in humidor was designed opposite the entry doors. The room is controlled by a fully concealed, state-of-the-art HVAC smoke eater system that allows for cigar enjoyment without any odor.

Pine Shadows

Prebisch Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern wine cellar in Houston with dark hardwood floors, display racks and black floor.

Mountain Rustic Craftsman

Living Stone Design + Build

Photo of a mid-sized country wine cellar in Other with dark hardwood floors, diamond bins and brown floor.

Wine Cellar Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and Concrete 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.