Doug Thompson Huge wine rack and storage that creates a beautiful display.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary wine cellar in Miami with medium hardwood floors, storage racks and yellow floor.

Heliotrope II

Brandon Architects, Inc.

Jeri Koegel
Inspiration for a beach style wine cellar in Orange County with medium hardwood floors, storage racks and yellow floor.

STAIRCASE / ESCALIER

LBGB / LA BELLE GUEULE DE BOIS

www.LBGB.ca
This is an example of a country wine cellar in Montreal with medium hardwood floors, storage racks and yellow floor.

Modern Wine Cellars by Papro Consulting

Papro Wine Cellars & Consulting

Custom Wine Cellar by Papro Consulting - 1-866-651-9229
Photo of a modern wine cellar in Toronto with medium hardwood floors, storage racks and yellow floor.

Open Plan Kitchen

Impala Kitchens and Bathrooms

Impala just completed this stunning kitchen! The brief was to design a kitchen with warmth and impressive textures to suit the house which spanned over four levels. The design needed to allow for casual eating in the kitchen, ample preparation and storage areas. Utilitarian bench tops were selected for the preparation zones on the island and adjacent to the cooktop. A thick recycled timber slab was installed for the lowered eating zone and a stunning transparent marble for the splashback and display niche. Joinery was manufactured from timber veneer and polyurethane. Critical to the modern, sleek design was that the kitchen had minimum handles. Two handles were used on the larger doors for the fridge and lift-up cabinet which concealed the microwave. To balance the design, decorative timber panels were installed on the ceiling over the island. As storage was also a priority, a walk in pantry was installed which can be accessed at the far left by pushing a timber veneer panel.

Queens Lane Compound

CLB Architects

Matthew Millman
Inspiration for a country wine cellar in Salt Lake City with medium hardwood floors, storage racks and yellow floor.

Wine Cellar

Mary Hickey Interiors

"Will the shelves ever be filled? Wine and a good cigar. . . ahhh!" Photo Credit: Susan Gilmore Photography
This is an example of a contemporary wine cellar in Minneapolis with medium hardwood floors and yellow floor.

Mount Pleasant

Renovation Concepts

This beautiful wine cellar started life as a boring bedroom. We bricked in a window and designed the cabinetry to provide extensive wine storage including a display section. Cabinetry also conceals a fully integrated fridge drawer and an integrated dishwasher. We carried the European Oak parquetry flooring throughout the house including this wine cellar and finished it with a French bleed. The raw edges to the solid Jarrah benchtop and the half wine barrel (incorporating secret storage) give the overall design a slightly rustic edge, particularly when juxtaposed against the rich red and gold flock wallpaper, gold ceiling, Lee Broom crystal pendant light and brass cabinetry hardware.

Truro Wine Cellar

Cape Associates, Inc.

This is an example of a mediterranean wine cellar in Boston with medium hardwood floors, diamond bins and yellow floor.

Menlo Park - Basement & Interior Renovation

EBCON Corporation

Basement wet bar with beach wood cabinets, stone veneer, wine rack with LED tape lights, and integrated AV system. Build: EBCON Corporation Design: Inna Quoshek - IQ Interiors Photography: Kelly Huang w/Studio Kelley

BCH1502

Bengel Custom Homes

Inspiration for a traditional wine cellar in Other with medium hardwood floors, storage racks and yellow floor.

Wine Cellar Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood Floors and Yellow 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.