{"id":2179,"date":"2016-04-15T08:09:03","date_gmt":"2016-04-15T08:09:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/foundation\/?p=2179"},"modified":"2016-04-15T08:09:03","modified_gmt":"2016-04-15T08:09:03","slug":"5-wine-cellar-design-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Wine Cellar Design Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A wine cellar can provide an attractive space to display your wine as well as a stylish area for entertaining. It is both functional and ornate, enhancing the flavor of your wine and the appearance of your home. The key to a well-designed wine cellar is location. Storing your wine in a location where the temperature and humidity can be maintained and exposure to light minimized is essential to prevent it from aging prematurely. Whether you have a dedicated room available or are limited on space, there are many wine storage solutions available, from large custom built chambers to refrigerated racking systems that fit on the counter top. Contemporary racking systems can easily accommodate a wine collection of<a href=\"http:\/\/www.decoist.com\/2013-04-19\/intoxicating-design-29-wine-cellar-and-storage-ideas-for-the-contemporary-home\/\"> 250 to 300 bottles<\/a> with limited space. The following list provides some wine cellar design ideas that will lend an air of sophistication and refinement to your home regardless of space.<\/p>\n<p><b>1. Basement Wine Cellars<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px;\" title=\"Wine Cellar design ideas\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movoto-foundation\/Foundation+Articles\/2016\/02\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas-1.jpg\" alt=\"Wine Cellar design ideas\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The basement can be the ideal location for a wine cellar, depending on your geographic location. It is usually dimly lit to prevent the wine from being exposed to light. There is also ample space for extensive racking if you have a large collection. While the basement is a popular location for wine cellars, it undergoes temperature fluctuations that can affect the flavor of the wine; therefore, an HVAC system is highly recommended. This will keep the wine at a consistent temperature to prevent spoiling as well as maintain the proper humidity levels. A humidity level between <a href=\"http:\/\/escoffier.com\/culinary-content\/wine-articles\/292-wine-cellars-many-types-and-sizes\">50 and 80 percent<\/a> is recommended to prevent the corks from drying out and allowing air to reach the wine. If you have a large collection of wine, you may benefit from a tracking system to identify the location of each bottle.<\/p>\n<p><b>2. Free Standing Wine Cellars<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px;\" title=\"Wine Cellar design ideas\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movoto-foundation\/Foundation+Articles\/2016\/02\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas-2.jpg\" alt=\"Wine Cellar design ideas\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Free standing wine cellars are available in a wide range of sizes and designs. Small counter top chillers can be placed on a table or bar and are ideal if you only have a few bottles of wine to store or are limited on space. Floor models can range from opulent wood cabinets that enhance the decor to humidity controlled, walk in, glass enclosures that provide the focal point of the room. Many include storage space for wine flutes and other glassware. Free standing wine cellars can be an attractive addition to your dining room or living room. Some offer zoned cooling to allow you to store different types of wines at the most appropriate temperature. They also insulate your wine to protect it from temperature fluctuations in the room. Free standing wine coolers should be positioned in an area away from heat sources such as the stove or heating ducts.<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Tasting Room Wine Cellars<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you have a spare room to dedicate to storing your wine, converting it to a tasting room offers a temperature controlled environment as well as a fabulous entertainment venue. A tasting room is ideal if your home has zoned heating and cooling. When choosing materials for the room, it\u2019s essential to install those that are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vintagecellars.com\/education\/wine-cellar-ideas\/\">moisture resistant<\/a>. Tile, marble or concrete are popular flooring types. Use double-paned glass for windows and an exterior grade door to help maintain the temperature of the room. Wine racks can be found in a variety of materials including wood or stainless steel. They should be easy to clean and allow sufficient air to flow. Avoid using materials that outgas, and if you decide to paint the racks, use a VOC free paint to prevent corrupting the wine. Add a bistro or other seating and decorate with wine related accessories to create an impressive space to entertain guests.<\/p>\n<p><b>4. Closet Wine Cellars<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A closet wine cellar offers a great alternative if you don\u2019t have a basement or spare room to store your wine. An elegant racking system with soft, low heat lighting can transform your closet into the perfect display area for your wine. Depending on the size of the closet, you may or may not need to cool it. Insulation is often sufficient to maintain a constant temperature in a small space. Alternatively, you can install an electrical outlet and add a chiller. If you refrigerate the closet, ensure that the doors will seal to maintain a consistent temperature. A room humidifier can be used to control the humidity. Use LED lighting to minimize the amount of heat generated. There are many options for shelves and racks. You can purchase a racking system or custom build one yourself. Redwood is a popular choice for wine cellars as it is both strong and beautiful.<\/p>\n<p><b>5.Under Stairwell Wine Cellars<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px;\" title=\"Wine Cellar design ideas\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movoto-foundation\/Foundation+Articles\/2016\/02\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas-3.jpg\" alt=\"Wine Cellar design ideas\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The space beneath your stairs is often unused and provides an outstanding storage area for wine. It is typically in the shadows and offers protection from UV rays. This space presents numerous opportunities for creative designs whether you\u2019re installing a simple racking system or a walk in, refrigerated wine cellar. The slope of the stairwell is complementary to geometric angles for shelves as well as ceilings. A minimalist wine rack set against a wall of stone panels provides an appealing display. Install a wooden storage shelf to add a decorative feature for the adjoining room, or enclose a walk in storage space in glass to show off your collection. Alternatively, including a refrigeration unit, a bar and seating area will create a lovely wine bar for entertaining guests.<\/p>\n<h2>2 Point Highlight<\/h2>\n<p>Storing your wine in a location where the temperature and humidity can be maintained and exposure to light minimized is essential to prevent it from aging prematurely. Whether you have a dedicated room available or are limited on space, there are many wine storage solutions available, from large custom built chambers to refrigerated racking systems that fit on the counter top.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A wine cellar can provide an attractive space to display your wine as well as a stylish area for entertaining. It is both functional and ornate, enhancing the flavor of your wine and the appearance of your home. The key to a well-designed wine cellar is location. Storing your wine in a location where the temperature and humidity can be maintained and exposure to light minimized is essential to prevent it from aging prematurely. Whether you have a dedicated room available or are limited on space, there are many wine storage solutions available, from large custom built chambers to refrigerated [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2181,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[246],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2179","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-design-and-organization","post--single"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>5 Wine Cellar Design Ideas<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A wine cellar should be located in an area where the temperature and humidity can be maintained and the wine is exposed to minimal light.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"5 Wine Cellar Design Ideas\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A wine cellar should be located in an area where the temperature and humidity can be maintained and the wine is exposed to minimal light.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Movoto Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MovotoRealEstate\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2016-04-15T08:09:03+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Movoto Editorial Team\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@movoto\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@movoto\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Movoto Editorial Team\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Movoto Editorial Team\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/06693b6bfbd6fec38952da620bd47c0e\"},\"headline\":\"5 Wine Cellar Design Ideas\",\"datePublished\":\"2016-04-15T08:09:03+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/\"},\"wordCount\":957,\"commentCount\":1,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"\",\"articleSection\":[\"Home Design and Organization\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/\",\"name\":\"5 Wine Cellar Design Ideas\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"\",\"datePublished\":\"2016-04-15T08:09:03+00:00\",\"description\":\"A wine cellar should be located in an area where the temperature and humidity can be maintained and the wine is exposed to minimal light.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"\",\"contentUrl\":\"\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"5 Wine Cellar Design Ideas\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Movoto Blog\",\"description\":\"Jump-start your real estate journey with expert guidance\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Movoto by OJO\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/movoto.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/movoto-by-ojo-blog.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/movoto.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/movoto-by-ojo-blog.png\",\"width\":220,\"height\":100,\"caption\":\"Movoto by OJO\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MovotoRealEstate\/\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/movoto\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/movotorealestate\/\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/movoto\",\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/movoto\/\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/movotorealestate\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/06693b6bfbd6fec38952da620bd47c0e\",\"name\":\"Movoto Editorial Team\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f61431c9d28f042e0ef7d955ee3844a375bfe80a21e14f5f20e2045633240dd4?s=96&d=monsterid&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f61431c9d28f042e0ef7d955ee3844a375bfe80a21e14f5f20e2045633240dd4?s=96&d=monsterid&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Movoto Editorial Team\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/author\/revans\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"5 Wine Cellar Design Ideas","description":"A wine cellar should be located in an area where the temperature and humidity can be maintained and the wine is exposed to minimal light.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"5 Wine Cellar Design Ideas","og_description":"A wine cellar should be located in an area where the temperature and humidity can be maintained and the wine is exposed to minimal light.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/","og_site_name":"Movoto Blog","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MovotoRealEstate\/","article_published_time":"2016-04-15T08:09:03+00:00","author":"Movoto Editorial Team","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@movoto","twitter_site":"@movoto","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Movoto Editorial Team","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/"},"author":{"name":"Movoto Editorial Team","@id":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/06693b6bfbd6fec38952da620bd47c0e"},"headline":"5 Wine Cellar Design Ideas","datePublished":"2016-04-15T08:09:03+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/"},"wordCount":957,"commentCount":1,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"","articleSection":["Home Design and Organization"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/","url":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/","name":"5 Wine Cellar Design Ideas","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"","datePublished":"2016-04-15T08:09:03+00:00","description":"A wine cellar should be located in an area where the temperature and humidity can be maintained and the wine is exposed to minimal light.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/#primaryimage","url":"","contentUrl":""},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/5-wine-cellar-design-ideas\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"5 Wine Cellar Design Ideas"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/","name":"Movoto Blog","description":"Jump-start your real estate journey with expert guidance","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"Movoto by OJO","url":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/movoto.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/movoto-by-ojo-blog.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/movoto.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/movoto-by-ojo-blog.png","width":220,"height":100,"caption":"Movoto by OJO"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MovotoRealEstate\/","https:\/\/x.com\/movoto","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/movotorealestate\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/movoto","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/movoto\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/movotorealestate"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/06693b6bfbd6fec38952da620bd47c0e","name":"Movoto Editorial Team","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f61431c9d28f042e0ef7d955ee3844a375bfe80a21e14f5f20e2045633240dd4?s=96&d=monsterid&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f61431c9d28f042e0ef7d955ee3844a375bfe80a21e14f5f20e2045633240dd4?s=96&d=monsterid&r=g","caption":"Movoto Editorial Team"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/"],"url":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/author\/revans\/"}]}},"featured_media_src_url":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2179","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2179"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2179\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2179"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2179"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2179"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}