Photo of a traditional wine cellar in Los Angeles with display racks and multi-coloured floor.

Luxury Kitchen & Industrial Styling, Wandsworth

Temperature controlled wine cabinets
Inspiration for a transitional wine cellar in London with storage racks and multi-coloured floor.

A Wine Connoisseur's Home

Fiorito Interior Design

Like many projects, this one started with a simple wish from a client: turn an unused butler’s pantry between the dining room and kitchen into a fully functioning, climate-controlled wine room for his extensive collection of valuable vintages. But like many projects, the wine room is connected to the dining room which is connected to the sitting room which is connected to the entry. When you touch one room, it only makes sense to reinvigorate them all. We overhauled the entire ground floor of this lovely home. For the wine room, I worked with Vintage Cellars in Southern California to create custom wine storage embedded with LED lighting to spotlight very special bottles. The walls are in a burgundy tone and the floors are porcelain tiles that look as if they came from an old wine cave in Tuscany. A bubble light chandelier alludes to sparkling varietals. But as mentioned, the rest of the house came along for the ride. Since we were adding a climate-controlled wine room, the brief was to turn the rest of the house into a space that would rival any hot-spot winery in Napa. After choosing new flooring and a new hue for the walls, the entry became a destination in itself with a huge concave metal mirror and custom bench. We knocked out a half wall that awkwardly separated the sitting room from the dining room so that after-dinner drinks could flow to the fireplace surrounded by stainless steel pebbles; and we outfitted the dining room with a new chandelier. We chose all new furniture for all spaces. The kitchen received the least amount of work but ended up being completely transformed anyhow. At first our plan was to tear everything out, but we soon realized that the cabinetry was in good shape and only needed the dated honey pine color painted over with a cream white. We also played with the idea of changing the counter tops, but once the cabinetry changed color, the granite stood out beautifully. The final change was the removal of a pot rack over the island in favor of design-forward iron pendants. Photo by: Genia Barnes

Indian Wells Wine Cellar Lounge

Lezlie Trujillo Interior Design

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Lower Level Entertainment Area

Gonyea Custom Homes

Traditional wine cellar in Minneapolis with diamond bins and multi-coloured floor.

Corniche Penthouse Block B

TG-Studio

Photography: Philip Vile
Inspiration for a large contemporary wine cellar in London with marble floors, storage racks and multi-coloured floor.

Kirkland Basement

Daylight Basement Company

500+ Bottle Wine Cellar Interior Design by Caprice Cannon Interiors Face Book at Caprice Cannon Interiors
Mid-sized transitional wine cellar in Atlanta with slate floors, storage racks and multi-coloured floor.

killer wine room

Interior Changes home design & consulting

This is a new construction built by Lowell Management. Todd Cauffman was the architect. The homeowners were building their last home and wanted to integrate different elements from the homes that they had previously lived in. This home is successful marriage of many styles and concepts. Beth Welsh of Interior Changes worked hand in hand with the homeowners to get the casual feel that they were hoping for. Interior Changes

Chic Chateau

A. Perry Homes

Custom Basement Wine Cellar with hidden remote control display case
Mid-sized traditional wine cellar in Chicago with ceramic floors, display racks and multi-coloured floor.

Elmbank Residence

Shirley Meisels

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Sapphire Lane Custom Home

E & S Builders

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Pleasanton Custom Home

Ridgecrest Designs

Dining room featuring conditioned wine room with authentic steel doors. Parquet flooring with poured concrete.
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Cascade Canyon

Gary Keith Jackson Design Inc.

Bruce Glass Photography
This is an example of a mediterranean wine cellar in Houston with brick floors, storage racks and multi-coloured floor.

Wine Cellar in Woodinville, WA

Valentini's Custom Wine Cellars

The feature on the left is called a Waterfall Rack Display with Diamond Bins below. Kathleen Valentini Custom Wine Cellar Orange County . Newport Beach, CA. Corona Del Mar, CA. Laguna Beach, CA. Dana Point, CA. San Clemente, CA, Huntington Beach, CA, Chandler, AZ

Whole Home Renovation in McLean, Virginia

Four Brothers Design + Build

Mid-sized transitional wine cellar in DC Metro with brick floors, storage racks and multi-coloured floor.

Snow Creek Basement

FBC Remodel

©Finished Basement Company
Photo of a mid-sized traditional wine cellar in Denver with dark hardwood floors, display racks and multi-coloured floor.

Contemporary/Modern

Innovative Wine Cellar Designs

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.

CASA CSR_200MQ

Arch. Nunzio Gabriele Sciveres

Inspiration for a mediterranean wine cellar in Other with storage racks and multi-coloured floor.

Biltmore Forest

Siegman Associates, Inc.

Photo by David Dietrich
Traditional wine cellar in Other with diamond bins and multi-coloured floor.

DC Ranch

Sanctuaries Interior Design

Pam Singleton | Image Photography
Inspiration for a large mediterranean wine cellar in Phoenix with brick floors, storage racks and multi-coloured floor.

Wine Cellar Design Ideas with Multi-Coloured 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.