Custom Wine Cellars
Elegant storage for your collection - designed, crafted, and installed by Woodhouse.
Where Craft Meets Collection
A fine wine collection deserves a setting that honours both its value and its beauty. At Woodhouse, we design and build custom wine cellars that go far beyond simple storage - they are immersive spaces crafted to protect your investment, showcase your bottles, and provide a sensory experience every time you step inside. From intimate under-stair conversions to grand walk-in cellars, we approach each project with the same meticulous attention to detail.
Our process begins with understanding your collection - its size, its composition, and how you expect it to grow. We then assess your available space and develop a design that balances capacity, accessibility, and visual impact.
Racking is crafted from kiln-dried hardwoods - mahogany, oak, or pine - selected for stability, moisture resistance, and warmth. We incorporate display rows for showcasing prized vintages, bulk storage bins for cases, and individual slots sized for both standard and magnum bottles. Atmospheric lighting, tasting surfaces, and glass doors or panels complete the design, creating a cellar that is as inviting as it is practical.
Design Considerations
Capacity Planning
Whether you are storing 50 bottles or 5,000, we plan racking layouts that maximise capacity while keeping every bottle accessible. We design for your current collection and your future growth.
Aesthetic Design
A wine cellar should be a pleasure to enter. We combine timber racking, stone or tiled flooring, atmospheric lighting, and glass elements to create spaces that are as visually captivating as they are functional.
Our Wine Cellar Solutions
Walk-In Wine Cellars
A dedicated room designed around your collection. Floor-to-ceiling racking in solid timber, tasting counters, and climate control create an immersive experience for the serious collector. We design walk-in cellars for homes across Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Wine Walls
A striking feature for living rooms, dining areas, or hallways. Our custom wine walls combine display and storage in a single architectural statement - often with glass fronts, integrated LED lighting, and temperature management.
Under-Stair Cellars
One of the most creative uses of otherwise wasted space. We transform the area beneath your staircase into an insulated, temperature-controlled wine store with custom racking, lighting, and a glass or timber door.
Wine Display Cabinets
For smaller collections or entertaining spaces, a freestanding or built-in wine cabinet offers beautiful storage without the commitment of a full cellar. We design cabinets with individual bottle slots, stemware racks, and serving surfaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bottles can a custom wine cellar hold?
Capacity is entirely bespoke. A compact under-stair cellar might hold 100 to 200 bottles, while a dedicated walk-in room can accommodate several thousand. We design racking layouts to maximise your specific space.
Do you install cooling systems for wine cellars?
We design the cellar to accommodate your chosen cooling unit, including insulation, vapour barriers, and ducting provisions. We work with specialist HVAC partners to recommend and install the right system for your space.
What timber do you use for wine racking?
We typically use kiln-dried mahogany, oak, or pine for wine racking. These timbers are naturally resistant to moisture and do not impart odours. Finish options range from natural oiled to lacquered, depending on your aesthetic preference.
Can you convert an existing room into a wine cellar?
Yes. We regularly convert basements, spare rooms, and garages into fully functioning wine cellars. The process involves insulating the space, installing a vapour barrier and cooling system, and fitting custom racking designed around the room's dimensions.
Design Your Dream Wine Cellar
Contact us to start planning your bespoke wine storage solution.