Wine Cellar Design Resources for Architects and Interior Designers
A wine cellar has to look like part of the house and work like a sealed refrigerator. Most trouble traces back to decisions made early in design: where the cooling unit goes, what the glass is, and whether the envelope was planned at all. We’re building resources to help you get those decisions right and specify with confidence.
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What to Decide Early
These choices are cheap on paper and expensive once the walls are closed.
Cooling type and location
Where the unit, condenser and lines go, and how they’ll be serviced
Glass
Frameless is about R-1. Framed insulated glass is about R-2 to R-3. Both affect the cooling load
Envelope
Insulation and vapor barrier need space in the wall and ceiling assembly
Door swing
Swinging out frees the floor and keeps the room centered
Racking and bottle count
Display and bulk storage, depth and how much of each the client wants
Lighting
Low-heat LED, color temperature and controls, all counted in the heat load
How We Can Work With You
We can take as much or as little of the wine cellar as your project needs.
Custom design
Photorealistic renderings, production drawings and a complete materials list.
See the design service →Materials
Wood, metal, glass, stone, lighting and cooling, in one library.
Browse the Materials Library →Design concepts
Browse real concepts from our studio, with renderings and drawings.
See the concepts →Specification resources
Spec sheets and trade terms are in development. The trade list gets them first.
Rooms We’ve Built
Real Prestige projects.
Modern Wine Wall Renovation
A 532-bottle wine wall with steel-framed glass doors, white oak racking and matte black detailing.
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The Woodlands Transitional Wine Cellar
A gallery-style cellar with natural stone walls, crafted wood cabinetry and backlit displays.
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Lakeway Traditional Wine Cellar
Natural limestone walls and solid white oak racking in a Spanish-style home.
View the project →Architect and Designer Questions, Answered
Can I specify Prestige materials on a project outside Texas?
Yes. We ship materials anywhere in the world. Tell us about your project on the form, and we’ll confirm lead times and delivery.
Do you offer CAD files or spec sheets?
We’re preparing specification resources now. The trade list will get them first.
Do you offer trade pricing?
Trade terms aren’t published yet. We’ll send them to the trade list when they’re ready.
How much space does a wine cellar envelope need?
It depends on the climate, the glass and the insulation. Plan for it early, because the insulation and vapor barrier need room in the walls and ceiling. Our heat load calculator can give you a first estimate of the cooling load.
Can you work from my drawings?
Yes. Send us your plans and we can design the wine cellar around them.
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