This modern style wine cellar has floor to ceiling glass panels on two walls. Wine storage appears to be floating by using a cable suspension system and provides a premium view of the stone walls behind. The cables are supported by the iron column & beam system. The iron work becomes part of the overall expression to interact and create a seamless design. Kat Alves Photography

Wine Room

Velin Homes

A remodel of the existing basement layout allowed for a separate media room and gave us the opportunity to create this neat little wine room under the stairs. Working with a local metal fabricator, we created custom wine holders to match the modern aesthetic of the home, turning an under-utilized space into a focal point of the home.

Wine Cellar Hallway

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

This Butler pantry features its own wine cellar, custom wood flooring, white kitchen cabinets plus custom built-ins for wine storage!

Elegant Boca Raton Home

Collin Builders

Wine Cellar: Mercer Island Residence

Architectural Plastics, Inc.

This under-stair wine cellar presented several design challenges. Chief amongst which: how to avoid making this cramped, dark space feel like an afterthought compared to the grandeur of the rest of the home. The design team at Architectural Plastics quickly came up with a solution. A series of stepped height, clear acrylic wine racks offered maximum storage for the multi-level ceiling. Light was then added by cladding the walls in floor-to-ceiling LED panels to make the space a focal point and conversation starter. Image copyright: Miranda Estes Photography

Amazing Modern Wine Room - Madrid, Spain

by DC

Bernard Andre Photography

Modern in Memorial

Eklektik Interiors

The custom design of this wine room stays true to its modern aesthetics. Every inch of this contemporary cellar demands you to appreciate the cool in this space.

Vin de Garde Custom Wine Cellar (Modern Nek Rite Series) [Project 1]

Vin de Garde Wine Cellars Inc.

This custom vin de garde modern wine cellar design uses our nek rite 2 series, which allows the collector to showcase their wine collection horizontally and show off the stunning labels. Mounted on wood brushed with one of vin de garde's custom finishes, this cellar is the perfect addition to this wine collector's home.

PEG System - Under Stairs Wine Bottle Display | Stainless Steel Wine Racking by

Genuwine Cellars

The PEG System offers a high degree of design flexibility and can work within spaces that other racking options cannot: under stairwells, in tight corners and around odd angles. The PEG System can fit into virtually any space.

Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury home wine cellar display & wet bar

Whipple Russell Architects

Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury home wine cellar display & wet bar

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.

Hillsborough Residence

Charlie Barnett Associates

Pacific Heights Residence - Wine Cellar

Architectural Plastics, Inc.

This glass enclosed LUMA Wine Cellar is comprised of acrylic wine racks and LED back panels. The combination of light and acrylic is a dramatic way to display your wine collection.

Caversham | Giorgi

Radiant Lighting

Birmingham "C", - Elgin, IL - HW447

Overstreet Builders, Inc.

This wine storage is conveniently placed near the kitchen. Your guests can easily pour their own beverage without leaving the main entertainment area. The beautiful cabinet detail creates a clean and visually pleasing symmetrical serving station. This butler sits between the kitchen dinette and the dining room... where most of your guests will be spending time.

NathalieTremblay - Atelier Cachet

Arnal Photography

Saddle River Cellar

Custom Wine Cellars Inc.

Modern Wine Cellar Design Ideas with Storage Racks

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