{"id":20432,"date":"2020-01-05T06:49:27","date_gmt":"2020-01-05T11:49:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/?p=20432"},"modified":"2024-01-19T15:32:22","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T20:32:22","slug":"bar-cart-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/bar-cart-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Bar Cart Ideas 101: 5 Best Designer Bar Cart Styling Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Incorporating a bar cart into your home is a great way to make guests feel welcome and encourage a good time. But without careful consideration, it could end up adding clutter, not function. Whether you like creating craft cocktails, or need a serving station for your next get together, the bar cart is a sophisticated addition to any home. We\u2019ve rounded up our Top 5 Bar Cart Ideas<\/strong> to make styling this fun furnishing a breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Bar Cart D\u00e9cor Essentials: Think Practical<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A great place to start when looking for bar cart ideas is to think practical. How will you use it? If you\u2019re a wine lover, consider adding a carafe or a corkscrew into your styling line up. Are mixed drinks your favorite? A modern shaker not only looks sophisticated, but it\u2019s something you\u2019ll actually be using. Make the bar cart work for you by including everything you need all in one space. If you have a number of smaller accessories use a tray to minimize the look of clutter. Being intentional about what is used to style the bar cart ensures you\u2019ll love it all year long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Utilize Plants As A Bar Cart Accessory<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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With bottles, glasses, and barware, everything has a similar texture. Plants are one of the best ways to break up the hard surfaces and add some softness. Not only is greenery good for year-round d\u00e9cor, but it can also be used as a practical decoration as well. When choosing what plant to use think about ones that can be utilized as garnishes for cocktails. A win, win!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Draw The Eye Up With Art<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One great perk of using a bar cart in your room is the size. Even in the smallest of spaces, a bar cart can fit! If you\u2019re really short on space bar carts can act as a great side table too. We love dual-purpose furniture! To make your bar cart feel like a more permeant addition to the room it\u2019s important to draw the eye further than the cart itself.  Artwork is a great opportunity to bring in some additional color and dimension. Dimensional art is great for a more eclectic style<\/a> or go for a more abstract piece for a modern interior design style.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Bar Carts Aren\u2019t Just For Booze<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Don\u2019t let anyone tell you bar carts are only for drinks! There are so many great decorating opportunities for this functional furniture piece. It\u2019s important to be intentional with home d\u00e9cor<\/a> because when intention is overlooked that\u2019s when clutter typically comes into play. And yes, it\u2019s a fine line! There are a few favorite d\u00e9cor pieces that work great to accessorize a bar cart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n