The most common and the simplest type of wine cooler is the free-standing wine fridge. A free-standing wine cooler should stand in a space that allows the heat it releases to circulate properly. That means it must not be built into a unit. A free-standing wine cooler always requires about 10 cm of free space all around in order for its ventilation system to work properly. Free-standing wine coolers are available with compressor cooling and thermoelectric cooling systems.

An under-counter wine fridge is usually installed beneath the kitchen work top or inside a kitchen cabinet. We have a selection of built-in wine coolers in a choice of makes, varying from 15 cm to 60 cm in width, and a wide range of fridges whose door heights are designed to fit the kitchens sold by some of the largest chain retailers. Your wine cooler door should be the same height as the cabinet doors to create a harmonious match with your kitchen. If you are unsure which wine fridge is best for your kitchen, please contact us! Unlike free-standing wine coolers, built-in versions can be installed without the all-round space requirement and vent from the front through the plinth. This must never be blocked or covered in any way, Unsure how to install your built-in wine cooler? Read our installation guide for step-by-step instructions.

An integrated wine fridge is always installed inside a cabinet space in exactly the same way as an integrated oven. Installation of an integrated cooler requires slightly more work than a built-in wine cooler. Integrated coolers are therefore often a popular choice among buyers who are refurbishing or building a new kitchen. Integrated wine coolers do not vent from the front. They are built in to blend seamlessly with the rest of your kitchen. Space is required both above and below the cooler inside the cabinet, however, to ensure proper ventilation. Newer models often come with a ventilation that is built-into the door and don't have any special installation requirements. Read our installation guide for step-by-step instructions.

Wine fridges are excellent. But if you’re looking for a longer-term storage solution with ideal conditions for your wines, rather like a wine cellar, then you should invest in a wine cabinet. Top-quality wine cabinets are designed according to the 5 golden rules; constant temperature (12 degrees), no bad smells (carbon filter), no vibration (vibration-free compressor), no light (solid door), appropriate humidity (lava stones, water tank and humidity monitor).