Spruce up Your Mixology Station with These Stylish Bar Carts
Style meets function with these bar carts all (well, mostly) under $500.
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As any entertainer knows, a home bar isn’t complete without a matching bar cart. Regardless of your home design, whether it’s vintage or tropical or industrial, there is a bar cart out there to suit your needs and decor.
To select a bar cart based on your design style, look to elevate accents that are already in the room. Modern decor calls for metal, minimalism, and sharp edges, whereas a retro style can utilize a mix of materials, rounded corners, and playful shapes. In addition, take into consideration the colors and fabrics in your room. If you have velvet couches, a shiny metal bar cart can provide a stark contrast; if you have tan, wooden decor, look for complementing rattan or Scandinavian-style carts with clean lines.
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Chosen a bar cart? Now you get to stock it! Start with the basics, like vodka, rum, tequila, and gin before moving on to specialty liquors such as those you need to make this apéritif made with California heirloom roses or a smoky mezcal. Lay out a few classic mixers like ginger beer and club soda as well as simple syrup and bitters. Add a bowl of lemons and limes for fresh ingredients to add to cocktails or to use as a garnish, and keep a bar tool kit for easy mixing. Finally, don’t forget to store glasses for wine, martinis, and lowballs.
Bar carts add storage that is stylish yet functional and create an easy way to make cocktails for yourself and guests. If you need more convincing, they’re just another way to show off your home decor style.
To make your decision easier, we’ve compiled a list of bar carts for a range of popular home decor styles.
Sustainable
This rattan-style bar cart is handwoven by artisans. It features a bottom storage space, and the top can be used either as a mixing area or for more storage.
Handsome
Handsome home design involves sharp, dark features, and this wood and metal bar cart will fit in any handsome room. We love the angular design, large shelves, and dual material of this AllModern bar cart.
Vintage and Victorian
A classic bronze piece adds style to any room, but this bar cart is what you need to create a Victorian look at home. The high shelves allow for all types of storage, and the reflective top acts as a vintage touch.
Coastal and Beachy
The Serena and Lily South Seas Side Cart transports us to sipping margaritas on the beach. The coastal wooden vibe fits well both indoors and outdoors.
Scandinavian
To create a Scandinavian-style room, look for minimalism with unfinished wood, white colors, and simple design. This bar cart maintains the birch wood color and features clean accents for a piece that easily blends in your home.
Small Space Living
For a more condensed bar cart with an equal amount of storage, get this mirrored gold bar cart. Take advantage of vertical storage by utilizing the wine glass holders and arranging the cart so that taller bottles are on the top.
Tropical
This vintage-looking wooden bar cart is all you need to escape to tropical paradise at home. With brass finishes and a deep wooden color, it will fit right in to your lush decor.
Modern
AllModern lives up to its name with this brassy metal bar cart that offers function and style with mid-mod flair.
Industrial
A classy, industrial black cart adds depth and structure to your room. The mesh metal doors reveal the storage inside, and the wooden mixing station is large enough to fit multiple glasses and drinks.
