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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
![wood shelves+36x29x12](https://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5141930050_752c6232bc_o.jpg)
![black matte enamel spray paint](https://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/5141324843_1e5e5c6f8d_o.jpg)
* 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.
![spray painting wood shelves](https://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/5141325869_8d63933393_o.jpg)
after
![spray painting wood shelves black](https://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/5141325975_6c956c135f_o.jpg)
![wood shelves+36x29x12+diy bar](https://farm2.static.flickr.com/1129/5141324753_2558d43969_o.jpg)
![spray painted wood shelves+diy bar](https://farm2.static.flickr.com/1167/5141326217_79f0fd141f_o.jpg)
adding details
![silver tacks+bar DIY+easy home decorating](https://farm2.static.flickr.com/1310/5143949100_7d250727e6_o.jpg)
* 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 tacks
for this project, which stick out a bit higher instead of flat like these.
![DIY furniture+shelves to chic bar+booze display](https://farm2.static.flickr.com/1325/5143343043_01808cd003_o.jpg)
after …after
![bookshelves into a chic bar+booze display+liquor+mini bar](https://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5143949264_d4ddd7dec2_o.jpg)
![before and after bar shelves](https://0m1f86.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/before-and-after-bar-shelves-620x1105.jpg)
![diy studded mini bar+home mini bar+booze display+diy bookshelves to bar](https://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/5143344827_fd8269d863_o.jpg)
![booze display+home bar+mini bar+wine glasses+jose cuervo+ralph lauren champagne glasses+shelves into a home bar DIY](https://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5143344273_92187f2fcf_o.jpg)
![DIY studded home mini bar+booze display+liquor+wine glasses+champagne glasses+shot glasses](https://farm2.static.flickr.com/1112/5143343961_7cf1054e1a_o.jpg)
![tiffanys crystal decanter+vintage crystal pitcher+hydrangeas+jack daniels+mini home bar+diy bar](https://farm2.static.flickr.com/1310/5143949978_e53477f5ff_o.jpg)
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