DIY Projects & Crafts Turn an Old Trunk Into a Bar Cart With This DIY Project Give a vintage trunk a second life as an entertaining staple. By Alexandra Kelly Alexandra Kelly Alex is the senior home editor for Martha Stewart. She has over 10 years of experience producing digital content in the home and lifestyle space, ranging from cleaning and organizing to etiquette and home design. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 4, 2024 It's not uncommon to come across old steamer trunks at thrift stores, or even find them hiding out in an attic. Repurpose these sturdy treasures into something that will delight for years to come: a bar cart. Whether you intend to keep it for yourself or give it as a unique gift, turning an old trunk into a bar cart is a beautiful way to give life to something old while having a one-of-a-kind entertaining item at your disposal. Follow along with our tutorial to learn how to create your own bar cart out of a vintage trunk. How to Transform a Metal Lamp With Spray Paint Martha Stewart What You'll Need Equipment / Tools Screw driver Utility knife Measuring tape Drill Materials Old trunk Peel and stick wall paper Wood dividers Wine bottle rack Wine glass rack Wood glue Small wheels Shelf supports Instructions Clean the trunk and remove the lining: Martha Stewart Dust both the interior and exterior of the trunk. Remove any old lining inside the trunk. Add wheels: Martha Stewart On what will be the bottom of the bar cart, attach small wheels for easy moving. Add peel-and-stick wallpaper: Martha Stewart Add sheets of peel-and-stick wallpaper inside the trunk with the old lining removed, smoothing it down as you go. Use your utility knife to trim extra wallpaper. Insert wine bottle rack: Martha Stewart Measure the inside of the trunk to make sure your bottle rack will fit. Slide it into the bottom of the trunk. Install inner shelf: Martha Stewart Drill small shelf supports into the inside of the trunk, then fit in small wooden shelf. If the lid of the trunk is extra deep, you can install extra shelves with wood glue. Install wine glass rack: Martha Stewart Insert the wine glass rack and drill it into place.