Sunday, September 22, 2013

DIY Bar Cart


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...

Got 4 of these lying around the house - typical wire shelf

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

Bottom Shelf 

I am definitely pleased. 
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!

Have a Nice Day!

*VEL* 

 Would love to hear your thoughts! Please share away...


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The DIY'ers

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39 comments:

  1. BrandiSeptember 22, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Wow, Vel! You've really got that bar cart decked out! It looks amazing!

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  2. JoySeptember 22, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Cute, and a GREAT idea! So glad you shared it!

    Love, Joy
    Yesterfood

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  3. Darnetha | ChippaSunshineSeptember 22, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Looks great Vel! I totally agree that it must be bar cart month and the year of gold spray paint! :)

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  4. Decor To AdoreSeptember 22, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    How clever! It looks very expensive. I adore your vintage barware.

    I hope you have a week as beautiful as you are!

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  5. SarahSeptember 22, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    I LOVE how this turned out!

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  6. CeciliaSeptember 22, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    Vel, 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!

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  7. cheekeegirlSeptember 22, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    so elegant! how creative indeed!

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  8. Ali BurttSeptember 22, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Super 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

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  9. Patty AntleSeptember 22, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    OMG Vel! You are a genius! Your bar table looks very expensive with the gold paint. Great job. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us!

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  10. pam {simple details}September 22, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    I'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!

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  11. KhammanySeptember 22, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Looks so classy and matches your glassware perfectly!

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  12. xinexSeptember 22, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Very nice! A little paint went a long way....Christine

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  13. Michelle {Jarrah Jungle}September 23, 2013 at 2:21 AM

    Fantastic 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 :)

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    How 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

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  15. Gypsy HeartSeptember 23, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Love it! Great job and inexpensive ~ my kinda style! :)

    xo
    Pat

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  16. Tiffany @ {Living Savvy}September 23, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    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!

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  17. DianeSeptember 23, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Wow - 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!!

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  18. Design_FluffSeptember 23, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Very chic. I love me a bar cart!

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  19. UnknownSeptember 23, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    good job Vel! Now your cocktail area is zhushed just like your kitchen! Lovely.
    xo Nancy

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  20. Jane B.September 23, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Love it all! Especially the gold glasses, I'm so lovin' gold right now!

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  21. Patty RumakerSeptember 23, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    I love it and gold is very much in trend right now. It is amazing what one can do with a can of paint. Lovely.
    Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design

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  22. Kayla @ Home ComingSeptember 23, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    This looks awesome! Thanks for sharing on The DIY'ers!

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  23. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 23, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Oh, 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

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  24. Lisa @ Shine Your LightSeptember 23, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    I 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".

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  25. StaceySeptember 23, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Fab job Vel and gold makes everything look better! Love what you did! xx

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  26. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseSeptember 24, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    It looks perfect, especially with your mirrors above it, all golden and chic!

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  27. ShellySeptember 24, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    I love it!! Gives it the vintage look! Please come share this on DIY Sunday Showcase, a party I cohost! It opens Saturday at 5pm.

    Shelly

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  28. Cristina GaraySeptember 25, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    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!

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  29. KimSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Genius!! You are a Rockstar!

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  30. KimSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Genius! You are a Rockstar!!

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  31. Laurel StephensSeptember 25, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    What a transformation! Your bar cart is so snazzy!

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  32. An Oasis in the DesertSeptember 25, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    That 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!

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  33. Corinna AshleySeptember 28, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    My 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?

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  34. Kayla @ Home ComingSeptember 30, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Just 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

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  35. Christy JamesSeptember 30, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Saw 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/

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  36. Being HomeOctober 3, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    That gold spray paint totally makes that cart! Spray paint is so wonderful! lol :) Lovely makeover!

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  37. Christy JamesOctober 5, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Yay! 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!
    XO, Christy

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  38. Krista @ the happy housieOctober 6, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    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:)

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  39. Italian modular kitchen BangaloreJanuary 6, 2014 at 4:10 AM

    hi Vel,
    very good designs..it looks so good :)

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