This Chicago penthouse features custom wine storage with seating. A dual wine cooler with glass and steel doors, flank a serving area featuring a humidor drawer. Rich ink blue sectional and leather lounge chairs create the perfect tasting area.

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

Sunny Isles, Florida

Dragon Cellars

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary wine cellar in Miami with porcelain floors, display racks and grey floor.

Avery Club

Gingerwood

Custom wine cellar, lined with wall racks, sliding library-style ladder and surface area. Custom clay pattern floor tile, suspended LED chandelier and steel entry door.

Casco House

Landmark Building Contractors LLC

This new home is the last newly constructed home within the historic Country Club neighborhood of Edina. Nestled within a charming street boasting Mediterranean and cottage styles, the client sought a synthesis of the two that would integrate within the traditional streetscape yet reflect modern day living standards and lifestyle. The footprint may be small, but the classic home features an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, and refined finishes throughout.

West of Eden

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

For a family that loves hosting large gatherings, this expansive home is a dream; boasting two unique entertaining spaces, each expanding onto outdoor-living areas, that capture its magnificent views. The sheer size of the home allows for various ‘experiences’; from a rec room perfect for hosting game day and an eat-in wine room escape on the lower-level, to a calming 2-story family greatroom on the main. Floors are connected by freestanding stairs, framing a custom cascading-pendant light, backed by a stone accent wall, and facing a 3-story waterfall. A custom metal art installation, templated from a cherished tree on the property, both brings nature inside and showcases the immense vertical volume of the house. Photography: Paul Grdina

Bellaire 2- Wine Cellar

BwCollier Interior Design, BwC Studio, Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional wine cellar in Houston with brick floors, display racks and grey floor.

Lurline Bay House I Part 2

D'Cruz Design Group

Inspiration for a large contemporary wine cellar in Sydney with ceramic floors, storage racks and grey floor.

Esplanade House

Skale Building Design

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary wine cellar in Sunshine Coast with ceramic floors, display racks and grey floor.

Darien Wine Cellar

Washington Valley Cellars

Design ideas for a mid-sized country wine cellar in New York with porcelain floors, storage racks and grey floor.

Athletic Club Dr

Virtual Studio Innovations

Inspiration for a large traditional wine cellar in Atlanta with slate floors, diamond bins and grey floor.

Cascading Creek House

SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC.

Expansive contemporary wine cellar in Austin with limestone floors, storage racks and grey 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. Details, details, details. Thoughtfully placed ledges allow for easy loading and inventory work.

Luxury Wine Cellar

Vinomagna Wine Cellars

This beautiful luxury wine cellar sits perfectly at home within a chalet in the ski mountains of Verbier, Switzerland. The design direction was based on a dark smokey oak timber finish. This was inspired by our clients love for our Bespoke Home Wine Cellar project he visited in London. Smokey deep grained timber lit with 5000k daylight LED lighting has become a winning choice of design combination for many of our clients. The addition of marble backdrops behind the bottles adds further to the luxury wine cellar theme. The absence of 90° adjoining structural walls behind the cabinetry set the complexity of achieving design symmetry without reducing the size of the space. The widest wall in the space was selected as the central focus point of the display. It was also the deepest part of the cabinetry in which the overhead coolers could be concealed. This was also the furthest wall from the entering doors making it the most sensible area to accommodate the deep storage required for wine cases.

Rutherford/Napa residence

Architectural Design & Restoration, Inc.

Sasha Butler
Photo of an expansive traditional wine cellar in San Francisco with concrete floors and grey floor.

Eastern Shores Estate

Janet Patterson Interior Design (JPID)

Transitional house with wood humidor room.
Small beach style wine cellar in Miami with storage racks, grey floor and porcelain floors.

Tanglewood

M the Builders

Inspiration for a large traditional wine cellar in Dallas with porcelain floors, diamond bins and grey floor.

Willow Creek Contemporary

By Design Interiors, Inc.

This wine cellar was custom designed for a client who wanted a sophisticated and unique space to keep their vast wine collection. Senior designer, Ayca, utilized onyx stone for the accent walls to steer away from the traditional and create the perfect statement piece for this one-of-a-kind design. Upon opening the wine cellar door, you are struck by the stunning colors and movements within the onyx walls, complemented by the intricate asymmetrical shelving and cabinetry that incorporates rich natural wood. Backlighting and framing create two focal points within the space, emphasizing the true beauty of the agate stone. This star piece, along with solid stain walnut cabinets, custom shelving, and steel wine peg inserts seamlessly blend within this chilled and temperature-controlled bar. This wine cellar is a hidden gem within this modern transitional home.

Clermont County

JDD Wine Cellars, LLC

Presidio Heights Residence

Lawson Willard Architecture

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

Wine Cellar Design Ideas with Grey Floor

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.