Even though most of us are still fully entrenched in Christmas and Hanukkah, we mustn’t forget that New Years Eve is also only a few short days away. And one of our best tips for a successful NYE party? A well-stocked, thoughtfully-placed bar cart.
Some of you may already have dedicated bar space in your homes, whether it’s a full-fledged knockout, like this one…
…or tucked into the architecture of your home, like this one.
But the thing about a party is that the bar can get a little crowded, so having multiple spots where guests can refill a drink, or gather for conversation, can help spread your friends and family around your home. Plus, don’t we all have a room we wish people would mingle in, while they instead stubbornly refuse to leave the kitchen? We promise if you stock a bar cart in that room — and add some tasty apps and cookies — the guests will come a-running.
Here are a few of our bar-cart-ready (or bar-tray-ready) rooms for inspiration…
Ready to set up that bar cart or tray? Our tips for bookshelf and table styling apply here, too, because there is no reason your bar cart can’t also be a feast for the eyes: think in layers, incorporate multiple points of interest, and don’t be afraid to mix styles. A bar cart is a smaller space to work with than a dining table or set of bookshelves, but these are still good rules of thumb. We set up this bar cart as part of a recent client’s home refresh: you see we have the basics — glassware, a few favorite liquors and mixers — and then we’ve added details like a lamp, plant and ginger jar (could do double-duty as an ice bucket!) to make it homey. Set it below a favorite piece of art and voilà…sit back and relax while your guests flock to it.
Here are a few of our favorite bar cart accessories from Collected…
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