This project was commissioned by a private client with a clear brief: to create a wine cellar designed first and foremost for purposeful storage, with a particular emphasis on accommodating a large number of original wooden wine cases. The client approached Sorrells for our ability to design cellars around the collection itself, in this case, a substantial holding of boxed wines requiring structured, accessible storage.
While function was the priority, the cellar also needed to sit comfortably within the home’s character. A palette of darker finishes was chosen to create a sense of depth and stillness, giving the space a classic, heritage feel while maintaining a focused, utilitarian layout.
The result is a room that serves the collection without distraction, quietly elegant, storage-led, and built to endure.
The cellar is built from solid oak, stained in a dark finish to match the tone of the home and support the room’s primary function: secure, long-term storage.
The design was centred around the client’s preference for storing wine in original wooden cases. The majority of the lower level consists of soft-close drawers, each sized to fit full cases. This keeps the collection organised, protected, and easy to access.
