An instant classic…a custom radius ‘Old World’ door welcomes the owners and guests to this one of a kind French Limestone wine cellar. LED accent lighting showcases the wine bottles flanking the center niche, creating a look and feel that has become a signature of Charles River Wine Cellars. Collaboration with the clients’ interior designer on the lighting fixtures, decorative mosaic, and a custom travertine and polished marble floor ensured this wine cellar would be the envy of any wine collector. Photography by Kyle J Caldwell

Photo of a small country wine cellar in San Diego with travertine floors, storage racks and beige floor.

Dan Piassick, PiassickPhoto
Design ideas for a mediterranean wine cellar in San Diego with terra-cotta floors, storage racks and orange floor.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country wine cellar in Portland with travertine floors, storage racks and beige floor.

Design by Runa Novak In Your Space Interior Design Modern store front window Wine Cellar facing the kitchen
Design ideas for a large modern wine cellar in Chicago with travertine floors and display racks.

www.martinasphotography.com
Design ideas for a large traditional wine cellar in Miami with travertine floors, display racks and beige floor.

Inspiration for a mediterranean wine cellar in Detroit with terra-cotta floors and brown floor.

This project is more than meets the eye! In a gorgeous neighborhood in Del Mar, San Diego, California, This unique small custom wine cellar truly acts as a showstopper. Originally within this house, the door which now faces outward used to be around the corner in a small hallway, virtually eliminating any visibility into this contemporary walk in custom wine cellar. Upon seeing the location of this space within the house, Gene Walder and the knowledgeable team at Vintage Cellars knew that to really take advantage of the room provided, (which is actually below the stairs), they needed to get rid of the original door and add a brand new one facing the main living space. Just a small feat in a series of unique custom features within this cellar! Here at Vintage Cellars, before any design takes shape, it is vital to understand what the clients wants and needs are based on their growing collection of wine. With a good idea of bottle sizes, shapes (some pinot noir bottles, for example have a wider bottom than a typical cabernet sauvignon bottle) and unique features desired, the team of wine cellar designers and wine cellar builders at Vintage Cellars are able to create a very special and desirable wine cellar for each client. The owners of this beautiful home collaborated heavily with the Vintage Cellars team in the design process of this rustic custom wine cellar - something that we aim to do with every project. The homeowners wanted to showcase some of their favorite Magnum sized bottles in a high reveal horizontal display row, directly on top of another area highlighting the best 750 ml's in their collection. This small custom wine room fills most of the left wall with single deep, individual bottle storage. Directly below this wine racking is room for wine case / wine bin storage. Centered within this wall is a nice space for opening and decanting wines with a gorgeous dark stone countertop and room for hanging wine glasses above. The opposite wall is filled floor to ceiling with label revealing horizontal display rows. Again, this type of feature is very desirable in recent years. Homeowners want to be able to showcase the best bottles they own within their custom wine cellars in the most stunning and beautiful ways possible. Additionally, this feature is commonly replicated with metal bars for a more contemporary and modern look and feel. Within Beach Cities such as Del Mar, La Jolla, Cardiff, Coronado, Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Newport Beach and Orange County alike, small walk wine cellars are all the rage. Custom Wine Closet s and Under the Stairs Custom Wine Room s are quickly becoming a commonplace feature within modern luxury homes. Funny enough, because San Diego has become such a hub and mecca for craft beer breweries, luxury homes within communities such as La Jolla, Del Mar, Encinitas, Coronado, Cardiff, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, Carlsbad, La Costa and Torrey Pines have taken notice and began including space for unique beer storage within their custom wine cellars as well. This right side wall horizontal display racking does just that. If you look closely, those intricately labeled bottles are craft brews kept at a chill and refreshing 55 Degrees- just waiting to be opened and enjoyed immediately. Just when you thought the custom wine cellar tour was over, another unique feature catches your eye. You see the back stone wall? Press ever so gently in the top left corner two thirds of the way up and - Voila! - a secret door appears and slowly reveals more room under the stairway for case storage and the like. The homeowner also decided to add interesting lighting to this cellar. The Custom wine room can turn any color of the rainbow - allowing you to focus on all lights or just one a time, creating that perfect mood lighting for the holidays, springtime, or summer. This entire custom wine cellar and all wine racking were done in raw black walnut. Vintage Cellars has built gorgeous custom wine cellars and wine storage rooms across the United States and World for over 25 years. We are your go-to business for anything wine cellar and wine storage related! Whether you're interested in a wine closet, wine racking, custom wine racks, a custom wine cellar door, or a cooling system for your existing space, Vintage Cellars has you covered! We carry all kinds of wine cellar cooling and refrigeration systems, incuding: Breezaire, CellarCool, WhisperKool, Wine Guardian, CellarPro and Commercial systems. We also carry many types of Wine Refrigerators, Wine Cabinets, and wine racking types, including La Cache, Marvel, N'Finity, Transtherm, Vinotheque, Vintage Series, Credenza, Walk in wine rooms, Climadiff, Riedel, Fontenay, and VintageView. Vintage Cellars also does work in many styles, including Contemporary and Modern, Rustic, Farmhouse, Traditional, Craftsman, Industrial, Mediterranean, Mid-Century, Industrial and Eclectic. Some locations we cover often include: San Diego, Rancho Santa Fe, Corona Del Mar, Del Mar, La Jolla, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Huntington Beach, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Carlsbad, Orange County, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Bel Air, Los Angeles, Encinitas, Cardiff, Coronado, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, San Marino, Ladera Heights, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Westwood, Hancock Park, Laguna Beach, Crystal Cove, Laguna Niguel, Torrey Pines, Thousand Oaks, Coto De Caza, Coronado Island, San Francisco, Danville, Walnut Creek, Marin, Tiburon, Hillsborough, Berkeley, Oakland, Napa, Sonoma, Agoura Hills, Hollywood Hills, Laurel Canyon, Sausalito, Mill Valley, San Rafael, Piedmont, Paso Robles, Carmel, Pebble Beach Contact Vintage Cellars today with any of your Wine Cellar needs! (800) 876-8789 Vintage Cellars 904 Rancheros Drive San Marcos, California 92069 (800) 876-8789

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional wine cellar in Dallas with travertine floors, storage racks and beige floor.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional wine cellar in Boston with storage racks, terra-cotta floors and beige floor.

This is an example of a mediterranean wine cellar in Dallas with terra-cotta floors and diamond bins.

Michael Nash Design Build & Homes
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional wine cellar in DC Metro with storage racks and travertine floors.

The new Wine Cellar is conveniently located adjacent to the new Wet Bar and Billiard area. Amber Frederiksen Photography
Small contemporary wine cellar in Miami with travertine floors and storage racks.

Bourbon and wine room featuring custom hickory cabinetry, antique mirror, black handmade tile backsplash, raised paneling, and Italian paver tile.
This is an example of a large country wine cellar in Grand Rapids with travertine floors, beige floor and display racks.

This rustic wine cellar was carved out of space left by the old stairwell location. The wood is re-claimed cedar
Photo of a mid-sized country wine cellar in Minneapolis with travertine floors and beige floor.

Custom made wine cellar handcrafted by Superior Woodcraft. This wine cellar is crafted from sapele wood, which received a no-voc hand wiped stain. Travertine floors grace this climate controlled area. Insulated french doors help to insure proper climate control.

Nikki Leigh Mckean
Photo of a large mediterranean wine cellar in Toronto with storage racks, terra-cotta floors and beige floor.

Photo of a mid-sized country wine cellar in Houston with terra-cotta floors and storage racks.

Mid-sized industrial wine cellar in San Diego with travertine floors, storage racks and beige floor.