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.

Modern home in Hale - Horton and Co

Craig Magee Photography

Wine rack by Horton and Co. Craig Magee Photography
Photo of a small transitional wine cellar in Other with medium hardwood floors and storage racks.

Wine Cellars-Philadelphia Design Homes

Baltic Leisure

This Baltic Leisure Wine cellar was created for Phila. Design Home. The home was located in Lower Gwynedd,Pa. Baltic Leisure has been a proud sponsor of Philadelphia Design Home since 2002.

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Vino Cellars & Accessories

This is an example of an eclectic wine cellar in San Francisco with medium hardwood floors and storage racks.

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Hendolhurst Homes Inc.

Ryan E Swierczynski
This is an example of a mid-sized country wine cellar in Other with medium hardwood floors and storage racks.

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Elite Custom Creations LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional wine cellar in Other with storage racks, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

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Atwood Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional wine cellar in Dallas with medium hardwood floors and diamond bins.

Keene

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This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary wine cellar in Other with medium hardwood floors, display racks and brown floor.

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Aquarian Renovations

Aquarian Renovations
This is an example of a large traditional wine cellar in Edmonton with medium hardwood floors and storage racks.

Traditional Wine Cellar

Parsons Cabinetry Inc.

This traditional Wine cellar is make out of treated oak and has racks for show casing your wine and also storing mass amounts of your wine as well!
Photo of a mid-sized traditional wine cellar in New York with medium hardwood floors and display racks.

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Crawford Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary wine cellar in Other with medium hardwood floors and storage racks.

Keene

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Photo of a mid-sized contemporary wine cellar in Other with medium hardwood floors, display racks and brown floor.

Yellow Wine Cellar Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood 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.