How to Build a Cocktail Hutch

A tall and slender cabinet for provides a handy and attractive place to store barware and display spirits.

Find step-by-step instructions for How to Build a Cocktail Hutch

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To build the hutch:

1. Cut and assemble the glass rack
• Cut glass rack pieces
• Assemble glass rack pieces
• Attach glass rack to top shelf


2. Build the hutch frame
• Cut sides to length
• Attach block below bottom shelf
• Assemble box parts


3. Construct the wine rack
• Bevel ends of wine rack
• Mark cut lines on wine rack X
• Notch wine rack pieces
• Assemble wine rack pieces
• Install shelf above the X


4. Attach the trim
• Attach face frame pieces
• Cut crown molding
• Cut crown molding nailing strip
• Attach crown molding
• Attach base molding

2. Attach the trim
• Mark the corner overhang
• Secure stiles and rails
• Attach the molding


3. Secure the shelving cleats
• Screw cleat to back


4. Assemble the front and sides
• Join the corner


5. Install the shelves
• Inset shelf


6. Finish attaching the molding
• Attach corner stiles