Wine Cooler Cabinets: Decorative, Hidden Wine Fridges

Hidden Wine Refrigerator in Wooden Furniture

If you don't like the sight of a traditional wine fridge in your living room, kitchen, or wine cellar, then a wine fridge cabinet is the perfect alternative.

These decorative cabinets hide the wine fridge behind doors or paneling, so you get all the benefits of a wine fridge, but inside a traditional piece of furniture that's nice to look at.

We have various wood types and colors, so you can ensure they match your existing wine rack, wine bar cabinet, home bar, barrel furniture, or other aspects of your interior design.

They will usually have storage for both wine bottles and glassware, and are perfect for kitchens and cellars.

They can also be used as a sideboard or kitchen cabinet, and often contain a chest of drawers.

So you can enjoy a fruity and sweet red wine from the comfort of your home, without cringing every time you approach the chiller.

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What To Look For in a Wine Cabinet?

When storing your wine bottles and glasses in your refrigerated storage cabinet, you must ensure they're stored appropriately and safely.

Here are the essential features we recommend you consider before you make your choice:

Insulation Material

The type of insulation material used inside your cabinet will determine how well it controls the temperature. 

Vacuum-insulated panels (VIPs) are more effective than traditional foam insulation because they provide much better stability and energy efficiency. This helps to reduce energy consumption and keep the temperature at a more consistent level.

Door Gasket

The door gasket quality will determine if the seal around the cabinet is strong. This is important to keep the temperature consistent, as a weak seal will let warm air into the wine cooler (increasing energy usage), as well as leaking aromas that may damage the flavor of the wine. This is true for both wooden and glass doors.

UV-resistant Glass

If your cabinet is in a well-lit room, UV-resistant glass will stop the UV rays from damaging the wine. UV rays cause the wine to age faster and compromise the flavor.

Cooling Zones

If you plan on storing white and red wines, then you'll want dual zone coolers, so you can adjust the temperature of each zone to the type of wine you plan to store in it.

Adjustable Shelves

Adjustable shelves in your cabinet will ensure more flexibility in the number and size of bottles in your wine collection. This will help if you have a broad taste in wines, as a champagne bottle is a different shape from a Bordeaux. It will also help if you need further bottle capacity as you expand your wine collection.

Vibration Dampening System

Wine is very sensitive to vibration, and if your cabinet is located in a high-traffic area like a kitchen or living room, it will be exposed to many vibrations over time. A dampening system will ensure this doesn't affect the wine, preventing sediment disturbance and keeping the flavor consistent.

Integrated Hygrometer

A hygrometer measures the humidity levels within the wine cooler. This helps you understand and adjust the humidity depending on the exterior weather conditions. Wine must be kept at a consistent humidity to prevent premature aging.

Smart Connectivity

If you like to control appliances from your smartphone, look for a cabinet with smart connectivity. This allows you to connect it to your WIFI and access controls remotely. You can also receive notifications about warnings or maintenance reminders.

Interior Lighting

If you like your cabinet to be a decorative centerpiece of your room, the interior lighting will help to add to that, highlighting the wine bottles in subtle lighting that will look fantastic. Perfect for those who like to entertain in their wine room.

It's important to use LED bulbs, as traditional lights would get too hot, potentially damaging the wine.

Author: Randy Green

Randy is a true wine storage aficionado and expert in wine cellar design. He gained construction experience as a partner in a general contracting business before niching into and passionately focusing on creating wine storage solutions for clients in 2016. He takes great pride in bringing these designs to life, and is dedicated to ensuring that every wine cellar he creates is not only functional but also a beautiful addition to any home or business. The Wine Cellar HQ team also includes refrigeration sizing experts and licensed HVAC technicians to ensure optimal climate control for your wine cellar, so that your wines can age to perfection.