Modern kitchen, family room and wine room

Closet converted to refrigerated wine room with dramatic LED lighting on back wall Bernard Andre Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary wine cellar in San Francisco with storage racks and porcelain floors.

Faring Drive wine cellar

Heritage Vine Inc.

Custom peg style wine cellar. Stainless steel pegs with Walnut backing including credenza. Designed and installed in Los Angeles by Heritage Vine Inc
Design ideas for a large contemporary wine cellar in Los Angeles with porcelain floors and storage racks.

Breakwater

McClellan | Tellone

This is an example of a mid-sized modern wine cellar in Seattle with porcelain floors, display racks and white floor.

Wine Room

Brivenca Builders

135-Bottles wine rack, porcelain floors, Quartz counter tops.
Inspiration for a small modern wine cellar in Houston with porcelain floors, diamond bins and brown floor.

Midcentury Beach House

Stratos Form

Climate controlled wine closet built into the space under the stairs. Photography by Aidin Mariscal
Design ideas for a small midcentury wine cellar in Orange County with porcelain floors, storage racks and grey floor.

Luxury under stairs wine cellar in modern private home with a glass front

Wineware Racks and Accessories Ltd

Luxurious under stairs wine storage room in modern private home. A mixture of standard pine racking, cellar cubes and display spaces, this eye catching wine room fits effortlessly under the stairs. This compact wine cellar has the capacity to store just under 350 bottles.

Basement Finishing

Sebring Design Build

by Rachael Ormond
Photo of a large country wine cellar in Nashville with porcelain floors and storage racks.

The Wine Lover's Basement

Carla Bast Design

This stunning new basement finish checks everything on our clients wish list! A custom temperature- controlled wine-cellar with Smart Glass, a home bar with comfortable lounge, and a cozy reading nook under the stairs to name a few. Their home features a backyard pool with easy access to the entertainment zone in the basement. From the 3D design presentation to the custom walnut tables and styling, this lower level has it all.

Luxury under stairs wine cellar in modern private home with a glass front

Wineware Racks and Accessories Ltd

Contemporary

Norman Design Group, Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary wine cellar in Los Angeles with porcelain floors, display racks and grey floor.

Inver Grove Heights Basement

Carla Bast Design

Corner Wine Cellar Display
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional wine cellar in Minneapolis with vinyl floors and beige floor.

Orono Artisan 2016 Tour Home

Gordon James Construction

The lower level is an entertaining delight with a rustic wine room, bar area, TV area with a fireplace and game area—featuring rustic barn wood and stone

Rustic Simplicity

Design Build Consultants Inc.

The clients wanted the warm feel of Character Grade White Oak with a medium brown, but transparent stain and a dull finish topcoat to seal all of the wood. Double angle display rows with LED accent down lighting were utilized to show off the clients varied collection. Evan G.

West Coast Modern Home

Capstone Custom Homes

This is an example of a modern wine cellar in Calgary with porcelain floors.

Harrison NY Custom Wine Room

Joseph and Curtis Custom Wine Cellars

Custom wine cellar and tasting room with butlers pantry...wine racks and coffer ceiling are made of white oak and the butlers pantry cabinets are black walnut. Seamless glass divides the two spaces and we did brick on the ceiling in both the tasting room and wine cellar.

Browns Point Residence

David Pool Architecture pllc

A close up look at the lower re-claimed elm wood slab counter top with a live edge. Black Walnut was used for the wine storage cabinetry. www.Envision-Architecture.biz William Wright Photography

Blue Lighted Display

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.

Bonaventure

Lindon Homes Pty Ltd

Temperature Controlled Wine Cellar with Sandstone Tiled Wall.
Photo of a mid-sized modern wine cellar in Brisbane with porcelain floors, storage racks and beige floor.

Modern Luxury

JMR Designs, Inc.

Soft grey and neutral tones, built in wine cooler and swivel chairs with a tree base glass coffee table.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary wine cellar in Miami with porcelain floors, display racks and grey floor.

Rancho Santa Fe-G

JDD Wine Cellars, LLC

Custom wine cellar in mahogany with a dark stain and clear finish. Project carefully incorporates clients existing arched window, matching granite counters and custom crown details. Individual bottles, high reveal displays, an ornate iron entry door, wine display shelves and customers wine art pieces.

Wine Cellar Design Ideas with Vinyl Floors and Porcelain 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.