11 Unique Bar Cart Ideas to Bring Personality to Your Space
From DIYs to small space solutions, see these tips to display your favorite items in style.
A bar cart is a functional piece that's ideal for storing wine, liquor, mixes, and barware, but it's also versatile enough to be used for so much more. Whether it's styled as a nightstand or placed in a small bathroom to create additional storage, it's one of those items that can work for just about any lifestyle.
That said, don't overlook the opportunity to dress up your bar cart in a way that reflects your design aesthetic. Decorative accents, eye-catching flowers, greenery, and even statement art pieces are simple ways to put your stamp on your bar cart — whether you use it in the tradtinal style with drinks, or in a new way with books and towels. Click through for 11 of our favorite bar cart ideas to inspire your own design.
Personalized Bar Cart
Sometimes, all it takes is a personal touch to pull a room together. Take your bar cart to the next level with a retro-inspired marquee letter, colorful wall art, and a decorative oar to bring style your space.
Wooden Bar Cart
Elevate your outdoor area with a wooden bar cart with all the right fixings for entertaining.
Kitchen Bar Cart
If you're in need of extra space to store your coffee maker and kitchen essentials, a bar cart is a no-fail solution. Add a small succulent and bowl of citrus to create more visual appeal.
Porch Bar Cart
Up for a DIY? Install a wooden shelf right on your porch, and you'll have an instant serving station.
Tropical Bar Cart
Introduce a tropical vibe into your home by sprucing up your bar cart with beachy cocktails, gold decorative accents, and pretty florals.
Outdoor Bar Cart
Use your bar cart to enhance your outdoor oasis and bring charm to your summer gatherings. Just display a selection of your favorite summer beverages, brighten it up with fresh flowers, and you're all set.
Rustic Bar Cart
If you're partial to a rustic aesthetic, turn a weathered wood tray into a bar cart for your go-to bottles and barware.
Halloween Bar Cart
Who says your bar cart can't have a part in your Halloween celebration? Jazz it up with an all-black tree, gourds, and an orange candlestick for a festive look.
Compact Bar Cart
All out of kitchen storage? Make use of your bar cart's shelving to store kitchen towels, bowls, utensils, and more.
Nightstand Bar Cart
There's no reason why your bar cart can't be used for more than just serving cocktails. Think outside of the box and consider putting it to work as a nightstand, complete with a clock, table lamp, books, and other bedroom must-haves.
Bathroom Bar Cart
Create a spa-like vibe in your bathroom by styling your bar cart with eucalyptus and woven baskets full of toiletries.
Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."
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