A hit of leather and a lot of luxury combine to create a gorgeous, minimal wine wall that elevates wine storage to art in this Oregon home's lounge.

Modern wine cellar

Debbie Kahn

Converted part of a study and adjoining closet into a refrigerated wine room.

Bella Vista Display Home

Horizon Homes

The award-winning Jack’s Point is our new display home at the HomeQuest Village in Bella Vista. At the 2023 HIA awards, Horizon Homes won both Display Home of the Year, and Best Display Home in its category - Display Homes over $1m. When we built this home, we wanted a design that would be contemporary, but still fit comfortably in the traditional style streetscapes of the suburbs that we typically build in – the North Shore, Northern Beaches and Canada Bay areas. The natural finishes of timber, stone and metal gives this home an organic look and feel. The façade design and finishes provide the beautiful mix of material choices. Modern brickwork meshes with charred hardwood timber cladding, castellated style garage door, and a first-floor natural garden bed. Natural American Oak timber flooring leads from the entry lead to the lounge, which features an impressive yet functional wall-hung fireplace with an exposed metal flue. The staircase provides a wonderful aesthetic but also acts to create distinct spaces in an otherwise open space. It is constructed from American Oak treads, steel and glass and allows natural light through to the living areas. Large format porcelain tiles provide a seamless finish to the remaining living areas and carry through to the alfresco kitchen and dining area. The kitchen and pantry provide beautifully finished modern workspaces with the mix of marble / granite and Corian finishes. The marble fluting on the island ends elevates the benchtop from the purely practical, to an elegant design feature. As with all Horizon Homes builds, the alfresco area was important. It has been designed to enhance natural light in the home, as well as providing flexible living spaces. The upper floor comprises of four bedrooms, main bathrooms, two ensuites and a private lounge space adjacent to the master bedroom. This overlooks the rooftop garden bed. The feature panelling to all bedrooms and hallway that so caught the judges’ attention provide this home with the warm cosy feel. Like all of our custom designs, the display home was designed to maximise quality light, airflow and space for the block it was built on. We invite you to visit Jack’s Point and we hope it inspires some ideas for your own custom home.

Maple Close, Epsom

GDL London

Bay Colony Private Residence

Wine Cellar International

Under Stairs Wine Storage

Tannery Interior Design

Gallery House

John Wingfelder Architect

East Brisbane Wine Cellar

Utopia Kitchens & Living

For those of us who enjoy a little time out, this wine cellar is perfectly designed to be a wine bar. Designed to enjoy with friends, this cellar houses 700 bottles of wine, has two cigar humidifiers, and a gorgeous table which allows for you to sit, relax and enjoy the scenery (in this case is the beautiful Brisbane River). Hand made to suit the tight space, the black woodgrain cabinetry, angled shelving for ease of access and display, matt black racking, eloquent lighting, all highlighted by the New York Stone benchtop. Batten timber ceilings, timber flooring and clever artwork transcend this space into a new level.

Orchard Walnut House

Westgate Hardwoods + Old Durham Floors

Thomas Del Brase Photography

West Chelsea Residence I | New York City | Wine Room

PDC - Mountain West

Modern wine room in eucalyptus and anthracite matte lacquer with full LED

Sunnyside

Heritage Vine Inc.

Wakefield Wine Bar and Fireplace

Griffin Design

Del Sur

JDD Wine Cellars, LLC

Custom wine room with Golden Stain and clear finish. Single and double depth racks utilize dead spaces to maximum efficiency. Display racks integrated into individual bottles and custom large format displays fill the space beautifully. Wine barrel flooring and a custom eyebrow arched door draw the room together seamlesslesly. LED accent lighting highlights the special bottles of this collection.

West Chelsea Residence I | New York City | Wine Room

PDC - Mountain West

Modern wine room in eucalyptus and anthracite matte lacquer with full LED

Danville Dream Home Wine Cellar

Ridgecrest Designs

The wine niche in the dining room, made custom by Ridgecrest Designs, is surrounded by a raw iron frame. The niche, clad with reclaimed wood, stores up to 54 bottles on the wall-mounted racks.

Hyde Park

JDD Wine Cellars, LLC

Modern Hyde Park home outfitted with a custom wine cellar produced in White Oak with a clear, satin finish. Copious storage for individual bottles, cases and display feature of a stunning large format collection. Glass wall entry, natural and LED accent lighting make this a spectacular addition to the living space.

London Wine Cellar

Tim Wood Limited

Individually designed and handmade American black walnut wine cellar/room. For a large basement conversion in central London. Tim Wood Ltd specializes in designing and making furniture for every room in the house with a great attention to detail including wine storage.

Wine Closet

Hi-Tech Builders, Inc.

Modern wine cellar

Debbie Kahn

Converted part of a study and adjoining closet into a refrigerated wine room.

Private wine cellar in Wirral using oak racks, cubes and shelves

Wineware Racks and Accessories Ltd

Large wine room for a private home in Wirral, UK. The room is filled with a combination of individual bottle racking, display racks, storage cubes, work surfaces and slide out shelves for case racks, all of which are made from solid oak. The wine cellar in total can store over 900 bottles.

Black Wine Cellar Design Ideas with Light 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.