The homeowner felt closed-in with a small entry to the kitchen which blocked off all visual and audio connections to the rest of the first floor. The small and unimportant entry to the kitchen created a bottleneck of circulation between rooms. Our goal was to create an open connection between 1st floor rooms, make the kitchen a focal point and improve general circulation. We removed the major wall between the kitchen & dining room to open up the site lines and expose the full extent of the first floor. We created a new cased opening that framed the kitchen and made the rear Palladian style windows a focal point. White cabinetry was used to keep the kitchen bright and a sharp contrast against the wood floors and exposed brick. We painted the exposed wood beams white to highlight the hand-hewn character. The open kitchen has created a social connection throughout the entire first floor. The communal effect brings this family of four closer together for all occasions. The island table has become the hearth where the family begins and ends there day. It's the perfect room for breaking bread in the most casual and communal way.

Rustic Wine Cellar

A Classic Under Stairs Wine Cellar

Sommi Wine Cellars

Our sleekest under stair wine cellar design to date, this Oregon build features glass walls that showcase our client’s wine collection. Drawers, shelving and minimalist floating racks seamlessly integrate with the kitchen’s existing clean lines and structural hardware, adding even more elegance and sophistication to the space.

All In, On a Bluff

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

photo: Paul Grdina

Dame Brisen Remodel- 2018

Key Residential

Versatile Imaging

Novak II

Haydenville Woodworking & Design, Inc.

Ned Gray

noe wine cellar

Yama Architecture

concrete slurry wall naturally ventilated wine cellar, bruce damonte® photography

Spring Meadow Residence-Bozeman Urban Oasis

Velocity Developments & Real Estate

Custom Wine Cellar in Maryland

MK Designs LLC

Cellarium Wine Racks in Quarter Sawn Oak with LED Shelf Lighting. Photography by Dervin Witmer, Witmer Photography, Myerstown, Pennsylvania 17067

Opulent Wine Room

Fitch Design Company

Photo courtesy of Tenhulzen Remodeling.

HeritageVine Custom Wine Cellars and Saunas

Custom Wine Cellar with Vintage View metal wine racks.

Mountain Avenue

JK interior living

French Colonial Reno/Addition

GPH Services

Queens Lane Compound

CLB Architects

Matthew Millman

Orange County Wine Cellar

Valentini's Custom Wine Cellars

Award winning William Lyon Project in Grand Monarch, Dana Point, CA. Wine Cellar designed and installed by Valentini's Custom Wine Cellars. www.valentinis.com This is a beautiful development in Dana Point. This cellar was designed and built for William Lyon Homes by Valentini's Custom Wine Cellars in their model at Grand Monarch. This cellar holds approximately 1,200 bottles. For more information on this development, please see: http://lyonthegrandmonarch.com Wine Cellars, Custom Wine Cellar Orange County . Newport Beach, CA. Corona Del Mar, CA. Laguna Beach, CA. Dana Point, CA. San Clemente, CA. Kathleen Valentini

The Neapolitan

Marc-Michaels Interior Design

Bars & Wine Cellars

Timeless Design Center, LLC

Wine Cellar - Granite stone walls, timber beams, cypress wood ceiling and built-ins

Metal Glass Enclosed Wine Cellar With Man Cave

Wine Cellar Innovations

Elegant glass enclosed wine racks in a basement with a game room attached. Perfect man cave with the elegance of the metal wine racks gleaming in the background. Metal ladder makes it easy to acquire bottles from the top.

Wine Cellar Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood Floors and Travertine 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.