We thoroughly believe that any host worth her salt ought to have her bar cart game locked down. Why? Because bar carts are versatile, beautiful, stylish, and functional. And if those reasons aren’t enough, then this one ought to seal the deal: Bar carts are EASY! 

Whether you’re styling a bar cart as a finishing touch to your living room design or are just whipping up a quick bar scene for a get-together, these decorating tips are quick to style and fast to impress.

And not just because they’re pretty! The shaker adds height to your visual landscape and the tray corrals your drinkware.

Bar carts serve their function as much as they honor your style. So when your stash of drinkware isn’t being used to serve your guests, it will serve to create a gorgeous bar cart vignette that’s nothing less than eye candy.

Your bar cart should be entirely self-sufficient. An occasional trip to the fridge for ice is acceptable, but don’t make your guests go rooting around in your kitchen drawers for cocktail accoutrements. Keep your bar well-stocked.

It’s worth spending that little bit of extra effort to source bottles and cans that have some visual interest. In short, select only the prettiest liquors to put on display.

We all get a little thirsty in the evening hours. So when your guests hit their sipping stride, be prepared to keep the good times rolling with easily-accessible but cleverly-stored drinks.

Muddle that lime! Mix those bitters! And don’t forget to protect that wood grain from stains! Yep, your bar cart is only as strong as the drinks you can serve from it. Style with a mortar & pestle, coasters and any other tools you might need to mix it up.

The cart alone is a work of art. That said, if you’ve placed your cart up against a wall, you’ll likely want to fill in that empty space with a piece of art to complete the picture.