Where Can You Put a Wine Cooler?

Wine Cooler in a kitchen island
If you're a wine lover, few things feel more luxurious than having your favorite reds, whites, and sparkling bottles perfectly stored in a convenient location and ready to enjoy.

Whether you're just starting your wine collection, designing a full home bar, or installing a dedicated wine room, finding the ideal placement for your wine cooler is effortless thanks to our wide selection of wine coolers.

We're here to walk you through some of the most popular places to install your wine cooler, with design tips, installation guidance, and product recommendations featuring our Monument, Touchstone, and Column Wine Cooler collections.
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1. Undercounter in the Kitchen

One of the most convenient places for a wine cooler is right under the counter in a kitchen. Imagine opening your kitchen island and finding your favorite Chardonnay or Cabernet at the perfect temperature! Undercounter wine coolers are designed to fit in standard cabinet openings, and they blend into your kitchen layout.

Our Monument Wine Cooler is designed to fit flush with standard cabinetry and features front ventilation with a clean stainless steel finish that complements any kitchen aesthetic.

Prefer a custom cabinet look? The Touchstone Wine Cooler is available in panel-ready, giving you the flexibility to match your existing cabinetry for a fully integrated design. With smooth-gliding shelves, dual-zone temperature control, and a stainless steel interior, it's the perfect choice for undercounter wine storage that combines function and flair.

Expert Tip: You can install your wine cooler in a kitchen island or at the end of a cabinet run for easy access while entertaining.
Wine Cooler in a kitchen island, wide

2. Outdoors on the Patio

Do you frequently entertain outdoors? Don’t let your wine chill indoors while the party happens outside. Our Touchstone Wine Cooler is outdoor-approved with a fully-wrapped and waterproof stainless steel exterior and UV-resistant glass for performance in open-air kitchens, patios, or covered decks.

Just picture a sleek cabinet by your grill that opens to reveal rows of wine and craft beer; talk about impressing your guests! That means your prized rosé won’t get light-struck or warm and will be ready to serve whenever the time comes.

All in all, an outdoor wine cooler extends your living space and makes al fresco gatherings even more delightful, and you get the resort feel of an outdoor bar right in your backyard.

Expert Tip: The Touchstone Wine Cooler is a great solution for anyone looking to add wine storage in secondary spaces like a garage that may not be climate-controlled.
Wine Cooler in an outdoor patio
3. Butler's Pantries and Home Bars
For those who love to entertain, placing a wine cooler in your butler’s pantry or home bar setup is a game-changer. It keeps wine out of the kitchen traffic while offering a dedicated space for serving guests or preparing drinks. Both our Monument Wine Cooler and Touchstone Wine Cooler are perfect for installation in a butler’s pantry or a home bar.

The goal with integration is to make the appliance feel like a natural part of your butler’s pantry or home bar’s architecture. Think about where you’d find it most useful. Do you want it near the dining table for easy serving? Or perhaps next to a coffee station to create a complete morning-to-evening beverage nook?

By integrating a wine cooler thoughtfully, you’re adding a functional piece to your home that elevates both everyday convenience and the overall ambiance. It’s the kind of upgrade that feels natural, like it belongs in your home.
Wine Cooler in a butler's pantry

4. Freestanding Near an Outlet

Not every wine lover has a built-in bar or the option to remodel cabinets – and that’s okay! Freestanding wine coolers let you add wine storage to almost any room with an outlet, and both the Monument Wine Cooler and Touchstone Wine Cooler look great as freestanding units. 

Maybe you have a cozy den or lounge area where you relax with a glass of Pinot; a freestanding cooler could tuck into a corner there, doubling as an end table or conversation piece. Or perhaps your dining room has an empty wall begging for a beverage station.

The beauty of freestanding setups is that they’re flexible and you can move the cooler when you rearrange furniture or take it with you if you change homes.

Expert Tip: Use the top of your freestanding cooler as a serving surface with a tray for glasses, napkins, and an opener.
Freestanding wine cooler on a white background

5. Dedicated Wine Room

For the ultimate wine aficionado or anyone designing a dream home with a dedicated wine room, a wine column is the pièce de résistance. Column wine coolers are full-height, built-in units; think of them like a wine refrigerator the height of a pantry cabinet.
Installing a column is like creating a dedicated wine vault in your home, complete with all the bells and whistles.

If you’re looking to make a bold design statement while storing a large collection, our Column Wine Coolers offer up to 100-bottle capacity with triple-zone temperature control. Designed for full integration, these columns sit flush with surrounding cabinetry and feature customizable shelving, soft-close glides, and multi-zone LED lighting.

Column wine coolers can be placed in several strategic locations throughout the home, depending on your storage needs, lifestyle, and design preferences. When you opt for a wine column, you’re likely factoring it into a larger design (new kitchen, remodel, or a dedicated wine room).

Some of the most popular places for wine columns include:
  • Kitchen
  • Butler’s Pantry
  • Home Bar
  • Wine Room
  • Appliance Wall
Expert Tip: Pair your wine column with a column refrigerator or column freezer for a complete food and beverage wall.
Rows of wine inside a column wine cooler

Wherever You Put Your Wine Cooler, Elevate Every Pour with a ZLINE

Where you put your wine cooler matters—not just for performance, but for your home’s style and flow. Whether it’s under the counter, outdoors, or as a column in a dedicated wine room, ZLINE wine coolers are built to blend form with function and display your wine in style.

Explore our full collection of wine coolers to find the perfect wine storage solution for your space. 

Cheers to perfectly chilled wine wherever you choose to enjoy it.
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