Turn Wood Shelves into a Chic Mini Bar

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

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 shelvesI was going to give to Goodwill to create a mini side bar in our dining room & display all our booze.

The color happens to be perfect for the room {and our new table} and the bar works out quite nicely. I painted the shelves back in March but the new table spawned the idea to add the studs for a nailhead look {which I added this morning} and really completes the look of the bar, in my opinion. In fact, I wasn't happy with it until now.

This marks the first project in the dining room decorating process ...stay tuned ;)















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

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