Modern Farmhouse Wine Cellar

The San Anita Wine Vault

JayMarc Homes

Custom glass door wine vault located in the dining room.

The Hills

TOTAL CONCEPTS

Industrial Farmhouse

White Sands Coastal Development

Only two blocks from Hermosa Beach, this 4,600-square foot industrial farmhouse is the perfect space for coastal entertaining. The industrial vibe echoes throughout the 4-bed, 7-bath (counting halves) space; it’s in the interior and exterior metal paneling, the floor-to-ceiling square-paned windows, the built-in-cabinets, the custom millwork, the steel-framed furniture, the whitewashed brick fireplace and the black-painted railings and trim. A 4-stop elevator descends all the way to the 950-square foot basement, which includes a tiered home-theater, a temperature-controlled, floor-to-ceiling wine wall, a granite bar, and a steel and concrete custom-made ping pong table. Or you can take the elevator all the way up to the 250-square foot rooftop deck, with a hot tub, gorgeous ocean views, and a wall-sized glass door that opens to a cozy entertaining nook with a fireplace. (This house totals over 640-square feet of deck space.) Shiny surfaces, such as bathroom walls and kitchen backsplash of marble and porcelain subway tiles, keep the industrial feeling consistent throughout the home. The master bath has a freestanding tub with clean lines and metal-plated claws feet—a contemporary take on a classic. The common spaces are full of light, the floors are largely engineered hardwood, and much of the furniture is custom. The walls are covered in natural fabrics, including silk and grasscloth, and the interior shades, textures and patterns are inspired by the various moods of the ocean. Overall, the space is a perfect metaphor for the ocean—fun but powerful, beautiful in both expected and unexpected ways.

St. Jude 2016

Dona Designs

Custom mini storage area used as a drink staging area in this lovely ladies' lounge. Photo credit: Scott Richard

Ship-Lap Feature Walls

Style Revamp Finish Carpentry

A feature wall can create a dramatic focal point in any room. Some of our favorites happen to be ship-lap. It's truly amazing when you work with clients that let us transform their home from stunning to spectacular. The reveal for this project was ship-lap walls within a wine, dining room, and a fireplace facade. Feature walls can be a powerful way to modify your space.

Decker Farms Modern Farmhouse

First Choice Custom Builders

Farmhouse wine room, beautifully done custom wine racks, dutch door and sink area.

Langley Historical Farmhouse - Wine Bar

PlaidFox Studio

This 100-year-old farmhouse underwent a complete head-to-toe renovation. Partnering with Home Star BC we painstakingly modernized the crumbling farmhouse while maintaining its original west coast charm. The only new addition to the home was the kitchen eating area, with its swinging dutch door, patterned cement tile and antique brass lighting fixture. The wood-clad walls throughout the home were made using the walls of the dilapidated barn on the property. Incorporating a classic equestrian aesthetic within each room while still keeping the spaces bright and livable was one of the projects many challenges. The Master bath - formerly a storage room - is the most modern of the home's spaces. Herringbone white-washed floors are partnered with elements such as brick, marble, limestone and reclaimed timber to create a truly eclectic, sun-filled oasis. The gilded crystal sputnik inspired fixture above the bath as well as the sky blue cabinet keep the room fresh and full of personality. Overall, the project proves that bolder, more colorful strokes allow a home to possess what so many others lack: a personality!

Wine on the Ranch, Weimar, Texas

Vineyard Wine Cellars

This rustic ranch in Weimar, Texas is the perfect place to settle in with a nice bottle of wine. Included in the central living space of the home is a climate-controlled wine cellar for more than 300 bottles. The frameless glass enclosure makes the cellar a seamless part of the dining room. Below the countertop there are rectangular and diamond bins for bulk storage. The label forward bottles above the counter are nested 3-deep on horizontal metal storage rods with a subtle matte black finish. The pouring station is doing double duty as a display area for large format bottles. Cheers to this beautiful home on the range!

Reforma integral

Grupo Stylo Reformas y Decoración

Timber Ridge Estate

Sisler Builders, Inc.

Ohio Ave. Los Angeles

SB Interior Design

Interior design by DS Interior Design

Te Kairanga Winery, Martinborough, New Zealand

Kurio

esdesign

Rustic Napa Valley Farm Home - Gig Harbor

Harrison Homes, LLC

Kitchen

Jackson Custom Homes

Little Silver Kitchen Remodel

Monteforte Construction Inc.

The Farmhouse

Balans Interiors LTD

Country White Wine Cellar Design Ideas

When you’re an avid wine collector, wine racks don’t always cut it. A country 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 country wine cellar designs, and strike up a conversation with the architect or wine cellar specialist of your favourite picks. For more country 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 country 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.