On top of being a truly practical piece of furniture, drinks trolleys double up as a stand-out decorative addition to any size or style of space. Plus, with prices in pubs and bars sky-high throughout the festive season, ditching heading out in favour of hosting at home feels like a far better solution.
Want a bar cart that fits in seamlessly with your specific interior design style? From round trolleys made with glistening gold and glass that’d look right at home in the roaring twenties, to understated designs that feel fitting for a kitschy and retro aesthetic, you definitely won’t struggle to find a bar cart that’s spot-on for your space.
What should you put on a drinks trolley?
Clearly, the size of your bar cart will help decide exactly how much you can fit on it, but at the very least, it should have enough space for your best-looking bottles of booze, as well as some pieces of statement glassware — like glamorous champagne coupes, stemless wine glasses, and a decanter filled with whisky or wine. And to make sure everybody is catered for, we’d also recommend adding a trusty alcohol-free bottle of gin or rum to your selection of spirits.
How do you style a drinks trolley?
Arranging your bottles, glassware, and bar accessories on your drinks trolley is far easier if you’ve got different heights and shapes to work with. After all, if possible, you want to make sure that every individual item can be seen.
To really dress up your drinks trolley, play around with decorative pieces like candle holders, vases of dried or fresh flowers, and coffee table books. Also, pick accessories that really play into the aesthetic you’re hoping to achieve — for example, if you’re going for an art deco martini bar vibe, then try cocktail shakers, a chic stand of bar tools, and a leaning mixology print. It’s giving Gatsby.