DIY: Turn Wood Shelves into a Chic Mini Bar

While we’re not big drinkers, we do happen to have quite a large collection of barware & drink paraphernalia. With no extra storage space in the kitchen, I used these shelves I was going to give to Goodwill to create a mini side bar in our dining room & display all our booze. Here’s how I did it!

before

* Because I didn’t want a solid black look, I sprayed only one coat over the entire unit.

In doing so, the original wood grain shows through a bit.

after

 

adding details

* Using Nickel Plated Steel Thumb Tacks,{yes, the ones you use for your bulletin board!} I created a studded edge, spacing the tacks 3/4″ apart. I lightly used a hammer to tap each one in. You can also use actual upholstery tacksfor this project, which stick out a bit higher instead of flat like these.

after …after

Top Shelf: Tiffany decanter/glass {wedding gift 2006}, vintage crystal pitcher, vintage mirrored mat {1976} | Middle Shelf: vintage 70’s crystal ice container holding drink mixing tools | Bottom Shelf: Ralph Lauren crystal/gold trimmed champagne flutes {2006 – wedding} | solid wood shelves originally from Pottery Barn – years ago | Window panels/curtains & curtain rods are from Bed Bath & Beyond