Before & After: This Bar Cart Started Life as Curbside Drawers
Anika spotted a daybed on the side of the road, and not being possessing superhuman strength, was forced to leave the heavy daybed but took the drawers as a consolation prize. They lay fallow in her garage for awhile but then she repurposed them into a cute, kicky little bar cart.
From Anika: I found these old drawers on the curb almost a year ago. They were actually a part of a daybed which was too huge and heavy to carry home so I brought home four of the drawers instead. They sat in my garage for over a year and finally inspiration struck! Two of those drawers now have a very glamorous life!
This was a pretty easy makeover once I figured out exactly what I needed to do. I used mostly scrap lumber to build the frame. I ended up having to buy trim for the drawers to hide the hole left by the drawers sliders but in retrospect, it adds the perfect touch. Also, I had to buy four casters to complete the bar cart.
I love how it turned out! I decided to use navy and silver to paint the bar cart and it feels perfectly glamorous!
Anika’s words of wisdom: Be sure to test out the strength of the drawer bottoms. Also, use a strong glue and the right size of screws to make sure the structure is sturdy.
Thank you so much, Anika! You can see more on Anika’s blog Anika’s DIY Life
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