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Materials to Buy
- One 30x40-inch cabinet base
- Narrow stack of wine-storage cubbies (or build using ¾-inch plywood)
- Wire cutters
- Wire mesh
- Plywood (to make countertop ledge)
- Glass blocks
- Brackets
- Tile
- Tile edging or molding
- Grout
- Paint brushes or rollers
- Stain-blocking primer
- Satin-finish acrylic latex paint
Tools to Gather
- Screwdriver
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Hammer
- Nail set
Step 1: Build or buy a narrow stack of wine-storage cubbies and attach them to one end of the cabinet.
Step 2: Remove the panels in the doors. Replace with wire mesh, hiding cut edges on the inside with strips of molding.
Step 3: Make the countertop and ledge from ¾-inch plywood.
Step 4: Top with tile; edge with tile or wood molding.
Step 5: Set the ledge on grouted glass blocks, securing it with brackets or corbels at the back for more strength.
Step 6: Try a textured or specialty paint treatment. This may be the place to bring an accent color into your kitchen.
Step 7: Install hardware pulls on drawer and doors.
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