A wine cellar is a storage room for wine in bottles or barrels, or more rarely in carboys, amphorae or plastic containers. An aboveground wine cellar is often called a wine room, while a small wine cellar (less than 500 bottles) is sometimes termed a wine closet. When considering wine cellar designs, ask yourself how much wine will you want to store, if you want to entertain in your wine cellar, and how much time you plan to spend there. Do you want it to feel like an extension of the rest of your home’s interior, or act as a mini getaway? Your contractor or designer will want to know what style you like, the size of your wine cellar space, and any furniture and decor you will want in your personal wine cellar. Come up with a budget and make sure you are aware of all costs in building your wine cellar up front. Here are some ideas: