Randall Perry Photography, E Tanny Design

Like many projects, this one started with a simple wish from a client: turn an unused butler’s pantry between the dining room and kitchen into a fully functioning, climate-controlled wine room for his extensive collection of valuable vintages. But like many projects, the wine room is connected to the dining room which is connected to the sitting room which is connected to the entry. When you touch one room, it only makes sense to reinvigorate them all. We overhauled the entire ground floor of this lovely home. For the wine room, I worked with Vintage Cellars in Southern California to create custom wine storage embedded with LED lighting to spotlight very special bottles. The walls are in a burgundy tone and the floors are porcelain tiles that look as if they came from an old wine cave in Tuscany. A bubble light chandelier alludes to sparkling varietals. But as mentioned, the rest of the house came along for the ride. Since we were adding a climate-controlled wine room, the brief was to turn the rest of the house into a space that would rival any hot-spot winery in Napa. After choosing new flooring and a new hue for the walls, the entry became a destination in itself with a huge concave metal mirror and custom bench. We knocked out a half wall that awkwardly separated the sitting room from the dining room so that after-dinner drinks could flow to the fireplace surrounded by stainless steel pebbles; and we outfitted the dining room with a new chandelier. We chose all new furniture for all spaces. The kitchen received the least amount of work but ended up being completely transformed anyhow. At first our plan was to tear everything out, but we soon realized that the cabinetry was in good shape and only needed the dated honey pine color painted over with a cream white. We also played with the idea of changing the counter tops, but once the cabinetry changed color, the granite stood out beautifully. The final change was the removal of a pot rack over the island in favor of design-forward iron pendants. Photo by: Genia Barnes

Unique wine cellar and tasting station

The Nielsen Group Inc

These wine racks are made entirely of reclaimed wood from the clients property. Notice the two types of racks giving the room extra depth. Zecchini Photography

Conlin Residence

VintageView

Step into this Transitional wine cellar for some design inspiration. This cellar uses VintageView's W Series Wine Rack and Presentation Row in Brushed Nickel finish. Single and Triple bottle depth is used. This wine cellar can hold around 2,000 bottles.

Phoenix Mansion

AFT Construction

High Res Media

Metal/Wood Wine Cellar

Heritage Vine Inc.

Custom glass wine cellar with floor to ceiling metal racking mixed with wood diamond & case bins

LAKE AUSTIN

Rehme Steel Windows & Doors

Wine Room Rehme Steel Windows & Doors Architect: Ryan Streen & Associates Builder: Michael Deane Homes Photography: Randal Ford Photography

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

Luxurious and inspiring cobblestone work by Fratantoni Luxury Estates. Follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram for more inspiring photos!!

W. Bellevue

Noble Ridge Construction, Inc.

At the bottom of the stairs is a glass enclosed wine cellar equipped with its own cooling system. The room hols 210 bottles!

Stylish Chic Terrace Level in Suwanee, Georgia

Infinite Home

Wine Room

Forte Building Group, LLC

Garett & Carrie Buell of Studiobuell / studiobuell.com

Montgomery Rustic Elegance

User

Ipswich Private Residence

Dietz & Associates Inc.

The wine cellar is a combination of old and new materials adding to the architectural details of the home. Wide-plank cedar was used on the walls and ceiling, stainless steel bottle racks and a feature wall of antique barn beams and granite complete the space. Photo Credit Eric Roth

Inglewood House

Ryan Fung Photography

Wine barrels and onyx

Joseph and Curtis Custom Wine Cellars

Walnut wine racking w floating wine barrel,backlit onyx,glass front,tile floor, and custom spirits

River's End

Pineapple House Interior Design

Adjacent to the kitchen is a unique wine cellar and tasting room with a custom, curved, insulated glass doors which opens electronically. The room's banquette offers a retreat for sipping and softens the look and acoustics of the limestone accent wall. In front of the cellar is an entertainment bar with seating.

Tennessee Wine Cellar in Walnut

Revel Custom Wine Cellars

This wine cellar holds 716 bottles and features Revel's rotating Revel-ution Towers, our Wine Wheel tower, a full wall wine ladder and our patented sliding pullouts. The owner also wanted to incorporate a color LED system within the wine racking.

Office Conversion, Laguna Beach, CA

Valentini's Custom Wine Cellars

This office off a living room area was converted into a custom wine cellar. Three walls featured lighted display bottles. Note the importance of using blending paint color on walls instead of leaving it white. Custom Wine Cellar Orange County . Newport Beach, CA. Corona Del Mar, CA. Laguna Beach, CA. Dana Point, CA. San Clemente, CA.

Transitional Wine Cellar Design Ideas with Storage Racks

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