Year of the Bar Cart
- Tips & Tricks
- Jan 19, 2016
We’re just gonna make it official—2016 is The Year of the Bar Cart. We at Rosanna love bar carts—here’s why.
Statement Pieces
A thoughtfully styled bar cart—with prints, flowers, and objets d’art— is a great way to further establish your distinct aesthetic in your home.
GLAMOUR
Old-fashioned, Hollywood glamour wafts off bar carts in waves. They make a home spaces sophisticated without feeling stuffy.
DIY Fancy Drinks
You don’t need to go out and drop $12 apiece on a fancy cocktail! Why not make it at home? A well-stocked bar cart means you can do just that.
They’re Compact
Bar carts tuck into small spaces between furniture and into alcoves wonderfully. That means you can make good use of what might otherwise stay “dead space” in your home.
They’re Mobile
Bar carts have wheels—they can follow they party anywhere!
They’re Versatile
Same cart, different stylings. It’s entirely (and easily) possible. To prove it, check out our two different takes on the same cart. We’ve created a For Him cart featuring our Monte Carlo collection and a For Her cart with Chez Elle.
When it comes to bar carts, we agree completely with Mrs. Lilien author of Mrs. Lilien’s Dessert Cocktail Swatchbook:
“A good cocktail tastes even better when sipped out of something spectacular!”
A Bar Cart for Him
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A Bar Cart for Her
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The-Everything-You-Need-for-a-Fabulous-Bar Cart
Cheat Sheet:
Tools: jigger, shaker, strainer, bottle opener, corkscrew, and ice bucket and tongs.
Basic boozes: vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey.
Extra-credit boozes: vermouth, St-Germain, Campari, and orange liqueur.
Mixers: juices, sodas, tonic water, and bitters.
Serveware: highball and old-fashioned glasses, wineglasses, decanter, and wine bucket.