Wooden Wine Refrigerator

Emily Hilton Interior Design Expert

Emily is a young, talented designer, whose professional interests gravitate towards kitchen and dining spaces. She prides herself on her attention to detail, obsession with functionality, and appreciation for craftsmanship.

Updated 05/05/2021

For something a little more warm and homey, might we suggest a wooden wine refrigerator. Set in oak, maple, cherry, and plenty of other woods, these handsome pieces are a wonderful way to chill and store your wine in a medium that keeps it from being tainted by too much light. It is like a wine cellar for your living room. See collection for all the lovely possibilities.

Buying Guide

What type of wooden wine refrigerator can you get?

You can get the following types of wooden wine refrigerator with your home: cherry, maple, back, walnut, redwood, and mahogany. Those would be our recommendations for a warm, homey feel for your wooden wine refrigerator. When you’re selecting woods, you want to choose ones that do well in a high-moisture, cool environment. The woods we mentioned are durable, attractive, and built to withstand that exact environment. They’ll also look good in your home, and help add to a restful, cozy aesthetic.

Are wooden wine refrigerators better than metal ones?

A wooden wine refrigerator will give off a homier, cozier vibe than a metal one—but the primary benefit will hinge on the type of decor you have, and the style that you want to see in your living space. Both wood refrigerators and metal ones will be built to withstand the moisture and temperature that their utility demands. A wood refrigerator would likely be best suited to a farmhouse-chic, traditional, or vintage aesthetic, while a metal one might better serve an industrial or modern look.

(If, for any reason, you wanted to have anything magnetic on your fridge (e.g., an accessory or a decoration), then metal will be the way to go!)

What should I look for when buying a wine fridge?

When choosing the wine fridge that is best for you, you need to consider a variety of things, including budget, space, decor, and temperature. For example, if you regularly entertain at home, having an accessible fridge that fits neatly under your home bar is ideal.

With regard to temperature, consider the types of wine you will be storing. The best temperature that is perfect for most wines is around 45-55°F. This provides the ideal serving temperature when pouring your guests a glass.

You should also consider your current interior design. For example, if you have rustic farmhouse decor, a wooden wine refrigerator would work perfectly. If your home is more contemporary, stainless steel models are more suitable.