I've shared with you this small corner before when I showed you my CLEARANCE BAR.
Here it is |
Notice in the picture above I did not show any of you what held up the bar tray.
That's because the shelf I used there was this...
$9 shelving from Menards |
I did not have any suitable table or Bar cart for that matter and since I mentioned before that both me and my husband are not big drinkers, I did not want to spend much on this area.
And so, I finally came up with a plan using this...
I then spray painted it Metallic Gold and then my dad helped me add Castors and here it is...
TA-DA! |
I think it looks so much better than before and the cost? $9.00!!! ($3+ for spray paint and $4+ for all 4 castors)!!! I am so in love with gold metallic spray paint right now and I think almost everyone in the blogosphere is too! It truly can turn anything into 'GOLD'! ;-)
Added trays to hold & coral things better |
Top Bar |
More glasses galore |
It's easy to move around too despite not having any handles.
Now, all I need are those fancy bar accessories and shaker right?!
Hmmm, wonder if I can DIY those too?! ;-) Probably not, but maybe I can save again by thrifting for them!
By the way, I think it's DIY Bar Cart Month. Lisa over at "Shine your Light" Blog made one too using a CHANGING TABLE! Do check it out when you can too!
Have a Nice Day!
*VEL*
Would love to hear your thoughts! Please share away...
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Wow, Vel! You've really got that bar cart decked out! It looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteCute, and a GREAT idea! So glad you shared it!
ReplyDeleteLove, Joy
Yesterfood
Looks great Vel! I totally agree that it must be bar cart month and the year of gold spray paint! :)
ReplyDeleteHow clever! It looks very expensive. I adore your vintage barware.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a week as beautiful as you are!
I LOVE how this turned out!
ReplyDeleteVel, that turned out amazing! Love it when something that's laying around can be turned inti something not only useful but pretty too. You did a great job with it!
ReplyDeleteso elegant! how creative indeed!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I've seen a lot of bar carts around lately, but not a DIY one. Nice work! BTW, I found you via the Serenity Now link party! Hiya! ~Ali from Pies & Puggles
ReplyDeleteOMG Vel! You are a genius! Your bar table looks very expensive with the gold paint. Great job. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the bar cart trend, and pretty styling that goes along with it! Yours looks so high-end all glammed up! No one would ever guess it's been spray painted! Such a great job, and nice styling too!
ReplyDeleteLooks so classy and matches your glassware perfectly!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! A little paint went a long way....Christine
ReplyDeleteFantastic it looks like it was worth a lot more, its amazing the difference some paint can make. I really like your wall art as well, lots of personality :)
ReplyDeleteHow resourceful and a great transformation using a metal shelving unit that can be purchased just about anywhere for very little coin, so you've shared a great idea anyone could "borrow", which is just about the best type of idea to blog about :) This would also be a great "until I find the perfect cart, cart". Robin
ReplyDeleteLove it! Great job and inexpensive ~ my kinda style! :)
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Pat
I am loving gold spray too! Great idea! I have that brass one that is worth way too much $ for any one to buy it, but I am eyeing one at target! I really want that one! You totally made that chefs rack chic! I love it!
ReplyDeleteWow - what an awesome transformation and your dad is a genius to figure out how to add castors to the shelving unit. Love it - now, can I stop by for a drink - lol!!
ReplyDeleteVery chic. I love me a bar cart!
ReplyDeletegood job Vel! Now your cocktail area is zhushed just like your kitchen! Lovely.
ReplyDeletexo Nancy
Love it all! Especially the gold glasses, I'm so lovin' gold right now!
ReplyDeleteI love it and gold is very much in trend right now. It is amazing what one can do with a can of paint. Lovely.
ReplyDeletePatty at Home and Lifestyle Design
This looks awesome! Thanks for sharing on The DIY'ers!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this. The gold looks amazing and I totally love that you put casters on it. Thanks so much for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI love the gold and industrial chic of your bar cart, Vel!!! It looks fantastic and so unique!! And thanks for the shout out my friend! I have to post my "after".
ReplyDeleteFab job Vel and gold makes everything look better! Love what you did! xx
ReplyDeleteIt looks perfect, especially with your mirrors above it, all golden and chic!
ReplyDeleteI love it!! Gives it the vintage look! Please come share this on DIY Sunday Showcase, a party I cohost! It opens Saturday at 5pm.
ReplyDeleteShelly
How perfect! Don't you just love when things work so nicely and you didn't spend that much money or effort on making them?! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGenius!! You are a Rockstar!
ReplyDeleteGenius! You are a Rockstar!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a transformation! Your bar cart is so snazzy!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing, Vel! I'm now looking around to see if I have anything silver or pewter that I can paint gold! That is a perfect bar cart!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I actually do drink often (and I'm the only blogger without a bar cart- go figure). Is it okay for drinking and collection liquors to be a hobby? Haha. I've been eyeing a few tea carts on craigslist right now but aren't satisfied with any of the gold spray paints I've tried out. Which did you use here?
ReplyDeleteJust wanted you to know, I loved this so much it's being featured on The DIY'ers now! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-diyers-31.html
ReplyDeleteSaw this featured at The DIY'ers...it would be perfect for our Get Your DIY on Fall Party Challenge! This week's theme is spray paint projects! I'd love to see you there :) http://www.confessionsofaserialdiyer.com/get-your-diy-on-spray-paint-projects-features/
ReplyDeleteThat gold spray paint totally makes that cart! Spray paint is so wonderful! lol :) Lovely makeover!
ReplyDeleteYay! So glad you linked up! This Sunday at 7:00 pm EST starts our new theme, chalkboard projects. I hope you can join us again!
ReplyDeleteXO, Christy
Hi Vel! I featured this tonight at the Get Your DIY On: Spray Paint Challenge - hop over to the happy housie to get your button! And bring along a chalkboard project or two if you have any - that is this week's theme!! Would love to have you back:)
ReplyDeletehi Vel,
ReplyDeletevery good designs..it looks so good :)