Wine Racks America - Est. 2003

Built for Designers & Architects

Designers and architects need wine storage that supports the broader vision of the project, not something that feels tacked on at the end. We help turn wine rooms, feature walls, and integrated displays into specification-ready elements that work with the space, the materials, and the client’s goals.

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Explore different wine storage solutions, ranging from wooden racks in various wood species and finishes to contemporary metal cellars.


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Wine Cellar Finish Options

Wood Species

Select from high-quality standard or premium wood species for your wine cellar.

We recommend obtaining a sample kit to accurately assess the various woods, grains, and stains.

WineSafe™ Stains

Opt for our eco-friendly WineSafe™ water-based stain finishes to elevate your wine storage. Crafted with a low VOC, odor-free formula, these stain finishes let you personalize wooden racks to suit your unique style. Available on all InstaCellar™ racks.

Millesime Finishes

Millesime wine cellar systems are customizable to fit any space with various options for wood species, metal finishes, and storage elements to create unique displays.

Work with a Cellar Specialist to fully customize your Millesime display.

VintageView™ Finishes

VintageView® metal racking is known for its label forward designs that are both modern and budget-frendly.

Select from high-quality metal finish options to give your wine storage space a chic and contemporary feel.

WineSafe™ Satin Finish

Winesafe™ Clear Coat Satin is water-based, low VOC, and odor-free. We apply two smooth coats to provide a beautiful finish on both stained and unstained racks, protecting the wood and ensuring its longevity. Winesafe™ Clear Coat Satin is available as an add-on for both InstaCellar™ and GrandCellar™ collections.

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Project Scenarios by Room Type

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Residential Design

Support beautiful residential wine rooms, under-stair displays, dining features, and other custom wine cellar plans for a home remodel.

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Commercial Spaces

Shape climate-controlled wine displays for restaurants, bars, tasting rooms, and hospitality spaces that need strong presentation and daily durability.

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Custom Projects

Develop custom wine storage for designers working on small niches, hidden wine cellar architecture, or fully integrated feature walls.

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Custom Wine Cellar Design Process

How It Works

From schematic planning through final approvals, our free 3D design support helps project teams turn wine storage ideas into buildable, specification-ready solutions. Initial concepts are normally returned within 48 hours.

1
Connect & Set Goals

Send us drawings, dimensions, inspiration images, and storage requirements so we can shape your architectural wine cellar design around the broader project.

2
Design & Revise

We create a full-color 3D rendering so your team can review layout, bottle orientation, material direction, sample swatches, and CAD/BIM files as the design develops.

3
Build & Ship

Once approved, your racks are built to order and typically ship in 4–6 weeks, giving your team a clear path toward procurement and scheduling.

4
Install & Finalize

Your contractor or installer can complete the installation, and our wine cellar services for designers help support a smoother transition from approved plans to finished space.

Wine Cellar Design

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Results That Speak

25+ Years serving professionals
70K+ wine cellars built
$2B+ wine bottle value protected
Made in the USA
Made in The USA
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Lifetime Warranty
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you match a wine cellar with a home's current aesthetic?

We match the cellar to the surrounding design by starting with the room’s materials, lines, and overall visual language. For a traditional home, that may mean warm wood tones, crown and base details, and cork-forward storage that feels integrated with adjacent millwork. For a contemporary project, it may mean cleaner geometry, label-forward presentation, slimmer profiles, and a more minimalist mix of wood and metal. 

Our team can help develop wine cellar plans for home designers that respond to finishes already in the space, so the storage feels connected to the architecture instead of added after the fact. That is especially useful with custom wine storage for designers working in open-plan living spaces, dining rooms, or feature walls.

Can you incorporate cellar lighting that won't damage the wine?

Yes, cellar lighting can be incorporated safely when it is planned to limit UV exposure and excess heat. The goal is to light the room and the display without introducing unnecessary heat near the bottles or creating long periods of direct exposure. Designers often use low-heat lighting strategies and place fixtures so they highlight the collection, shelving, and surrounding finishes rather than shining intensely on the wine itself. This is especially important in luxury projects where the cellar is part of the visual experience. 

We also help coordinate storage layouts with wine cooling systems so the display remains properly climate-controlled and the lighting plan works with the mechanical strategy instead of against it.

Are there any constraints for frameless glass enclosures?

Yes, frameless glass enclosures can be a strong feature within architectural wine cellar design, but they require early coordination with cooling, door swing, and surrounding finishes. Sightlines, access clearances, and the size of the conditioned space all play a role. 

For designers exploring hidden wine cellar architecture or highly visible feature displays, this coordination helps protect the look of the project while supporting stable storage conditions. We can help review project parameters so the enclosure concept works with the storage system and the intended environment.

Can you use label-forward or cork-forward designs?

Yes, we can support both label-forward and cork-forward layouts, and each serves a different design purpose. Label-forward storage tends to feel more architectural and display-driven, which makes it a strong fit for commercial settings where bottle presentation is valued. Cork-forward storage often delivers higher-density capacity and a more traditional wine-room look, especially in a home cellar designed around long-term collection growth. 

Many projects use both, combining display sections with bulk storage so the room feels polished and practical at the same time. That approach works especially well for custom wine storage for designers who want feature moments without giving up capacity. It can also support bespoke wine cabinetry for designers who need the wine area to blend with surrounding structures.

If you are designing a new home feature or planning a luxury hospitality space, you can take advantage of our expertise in custom wine cellar design for architects and designers with practical layouts and specification support.

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