How to Change a Hutch Into a Bar

You don't have to limit your hutch to simply storing dishes. If you have an unneeded hutch gathering dust in the attic, bring it down and turn it into a nifty new bar. You can use just about any hutch — one with or without doors, with or without a base. A few changes here and there are all that are needed to take your hutch from tired and ho-hum to ready for happy hour.

Clean rags
Dusting spray
Under-cabinet wine glass racks
Under-cabinet wine bottle racks
Drill
Screwdriver
Baskets and bins

Instructions

- 1
  Remove any items stored in your hutch and give it a thorough dusting and cleaning.
- 2
  Install wine glass racks under one shelf using a drill, screwdriver and the hardware included with the holders.
- 3
  Install the wine bottle racks under another shelf using a drill, screwdriver and the hardware included with the holders.
- 4
  Move your hutch to its new permanent location within your home.
- 5
  Fill the shelves with wine glasses and other bar ware such as highball glasses, beer mugs and pilsner glasses.
- 6
  Place wine bottles in wine racks and place bottles of liquor on shelves.
- 7
  Fill bins or baskets with cocktail napkins, shot glasses, straws, spoons, mixers and swizzle sticks. Place bins or baskets on shelves.

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