How to Build a Stylish Bar Cabinet

By: Amy R. Hughes , This Old House online
Photo:  Kristen Larsen

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  • 4 hours, plus drying time
  • Stained glass panels are about $250

Difficulty: Moderate Just be precise with measurements and layout so the door hangs properly and the cabinet is square

The graphic pattern on this red-and-amber-colored stained-glass sidelight really complemented the Mod-ish furnishings in my apartment. But the window's tall, narrow proportions are what made it ideal for the door of a wall-mounted storage unit for bar glasses that I wanted to put in an awkward recess in my dining room.

Here’s the step-by-step for the cabinet I built:

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