If you're building or renovating a home, you might have already noticed that features combining form and function are at the forefront of today’s designs. A wine room is one feature gaining popularity among owner-builders and homeowners alike. It offers a stylish yet practical way to store and display wine, while also contributing to the overall value and appeal of a property.
In this article, we’ll explore the many benefits of installing a glass wine room at home and why more Australians are choosing to include them in new builds and major renovations.
Using Wine Rooms to Create Feature
While traditional wine storage is often hidden away in a cellar or behind cabinetry, modern wine rooms bring wine right into the spotlight. They're now being designed as part of the main living space through integration into kitchens, dining rooms or even hallways as a deliberate design feature.
This visibility adds a distinct focal point, especially in homes that emphasise open-plan living or entertaining. For owner-builders, these kinds of architectural inclusions can set a property apart and even influence resale appeal.
Why you should consider adding a wine storage room to your home
For those who love to collect wine or like to simply share it while entertaining, a wine room can be a game changer for preserving the quality of your wine.
Wine is sensitive to its surroundings and Australia is known worldwide as having a climate of extremes. While the ‘everyday Aussie’ doesn’t give it a second thought, the climate and where you live plays a big part in effectively storing wine.
What do I need to consider that may affect my wine?
- Temperature fluctuations (especially areas who experience extreme heat or cold seasons)
- Humidity (tropical areas, or areas with consistent humid environments)
- Light exposure (placement of wine storage)
All these elements can quickly compromise the quality and overall taste of your wine, which is why choosing the design elements for your custom wine room is so important.
What design elements are key to preserving wine quality?
Sometimes it’s easy to get carried away with stunning good looks and forget about the finer details, which could leave you with a bad taste in your mouth… not just from a spoiled bottle of wine, but the regret of poor research.
Knowing that climate control is an essential feature of a good wine room, here’s some good points to consider when you’re investigating your options:
- Quality glazing and sealing materials. These can help maintain internal temperatures, even when installed in open-plan spaces or near high-traffic areas.
- Soft-close doors and energy-efficient lighting. They can help improve usability and reduce temperature fluctuations which ensures that a wine room is not only stylish, but also practical.
- Low UV glass, and integrated cooling systems. This allows for the safe display of wine within living areas, without compromising the quality of the collection.
Where can I incorporate a wine room into my home?
So, you would love a wine room but not sure where it can fit in your new build? Wine rooms are highly customisable and can be adapted to suit a variety of home designs. Some common locations include:
- Under-stair installations
- Wall-mounted displays
- Freestanding cases
- Built-in solutions
Design flexibility allows owner-builders to align the wine room with their home's overall style, whether that’s minimalist, traditional, or contemporary. A quality wine room manufacturer won’t be fazed with your spatial issues and instead will rise to the challenge of helping create a space you love for years to come.
When Should I Approach My Builder or Designer About a Wine Room?
For a seamless project, it’s worth your wine room early in your design phase, so that you can ensure it integrates effortlessly with your layout, the electrical planning and cooling systems. Custom wine rooms also have a production time frame, which can vary depending on your choices.
Once the important decisions have been made, wine rooms can be manufactured to specification and installed toward the end of a build, reducing disruption and allowing for a clean finish. Many suppliers offer flexible options to suit different stages of construction and can coordinate with other trades when needed.
Wine Room Inspiration
Wanting to learn more about incorporating a wine room into your home? Some great places for ideas can be found here:
- Pinterest images
- Houzz
- Attending local display house open homes
Sometimes, there’s nothing better than seeing examples of what you’re after up close and personal. Reaching out to a specialist such as Focus Doors to see their glass wine rooms could be just what you need.
This way, they can personally introduce you to quality craftmanship and guide you through getting started on your custom wine room design experience.
Conclusion
Whether you’re building your dream home or planning a major renovation, a glass wine room offers more than a place to store bottles. It combines style with function, supports proper wine storage, and adds lasting value to your space.
With the right design and planning, this feature can become a seamless part of your home, one that elevates everyday living and makes special occasions more memorable.
Author Bio
Ben Nightingale is the Managing Director of Focus Doors, an Australian-based manufacturer specialising in custom glass door solutions, including wine rooms, cleanroom doors and cool room solutions.
With a passion for innovation and sustainability, Ben brings deep industry expertise to projects across the hospitality, healthcare and retail sectors.
Under his leadership, Focus Doors continues to deliver high-performance, design-forward products built to meet the demands of modern commercial spaces.
