It’s 5:00 somewhere…
Nothing says happy hour like a lovely cocktail enjoyed in the comforts of your own home, and keeping your bar stocked with the necessary drinks and accessories allows you to have your own party without even leaving the house. With the holiday’s quickly approaching, now is the perfect time make sure your home bar is ship shape before you’re in full swing entertaining mode.
Whether you have a built-in bar, a piece of furniture, a beautiful silver tray on your kitchen counter top. or a swanky bar cart, creating a permanent drink station is not only easy, but a lot of fun to do! Today, we’ll help you get inspired to enjoy your own lovely libations with some our favorite bars!
A retro bar cart, perfect for the modern lady! Great attention to detail with the added accessories. www.shopsocietysocial.
The bamboo-inspired bar cart from Ballards Design would make a great statement piece in any room of the house. www.ballarddesigns.com
A bar cart that does double duty… It stores your glasses and serves as an end table…love! www.shopsocietysocial.
Flashy and sophisticated! I love the addition of the plant in a pretty silver bowl on the bottom. www.shopsocietysocial.
A bar cart is not just for holding your drinks, it can also be a great spot for your favorite games…like ping pong! www.thestyleumbrella.
The accessories, such as the branches and unique collection of decanters, really dress this bar cart up. pinterest.com
A bar cart with a lot of rustic charm. The built in space for the ice bucket is brilliant and there is plenty of room for storing all your favorite bar accessories! thenewtraditionalists.
Great options for anyone who wants to add a little glam to an ordinary room. The red chair pops against the gold cart and I love the lamp on the lucite bar cart. It really warms it up a bit. www.thestyleumbrella.
With their inherent sophistication and retro, Hollywood glamor, bar carts offer a simple solution to anyone who wants to add extra flair to a room without the expense of purchasing a substantial piece of furniture. And, with their recent popularity, you can find them just about anywhere. Antique stores and estate sales are great places to find vintage ones, and stores like Crate and Barrel, Shop Society Social, and Ballard Designs carry great reproductions. They can be used strictly for housing your spirits, or add a lamp and you have a great end table. Plus, you can wheel them wherever the party is, and that is hard to beat!
Absolutely dreamy… A great way to use every inch of this beautiful piece. The sink, built-in shelves, wine storage are all great, and the beautiful mirror opens the space up. Great attention to detail! http://shelterinteriordesign.
The antique silver tray, fresh mint leaves, mercury glass candles and lamp all make for a perfect bar ambiance. http://paloma81.blogspot.com
In my home, I use an old armoire to hold my favorite bar items. Great storage on top for my favorite glasses and plenty of cabinet space on the bottom for extra alcohol and accessories.
I want this… An antique trunk used as a bar! This piece has plenty of serving space and a lot of charm! http://ruemag.tumblr.com
Love my friend Rebecca’s attention to detail in her bar and of course, that built-in ice maker. Who doesn’t want that!
Lindsey created a charming bar with a beautiful antique silver tray and fresh greenery displayed in a bud vase.
Great idea from Pottery Barn…use the bar top strictly for serving and add open shelving for displaying all your beverages. www.
A classic 1950’s bar. I love the mirror back and glass shelves. With plenty of storage space, Marti does a great job of playing up its retro feel. I also love the added touch of fresh flowers in the antique silver pitcher.
This bar is hard to beat and is a great mix of modern and rustic. With a stainless apron front sink, wine cooler and plenty of bar top space, it’s stylish and practical. http://modernhepburn.tumblr
Margaret transformed a TV cabinet into the perfect bar space. Her attention to detail is right on the money, too. I especially love the bowl of corks and the framed black and white picture of a cotton field.
This old chest creates a unique and shabby chic bar space. www.countryliving.com
This bar works double duty: it displays my collection of vintage decanters, has a space for wine and holds some of my favorite serving pieces
To create a bar in or on a piece of furniture, all you need is a little bit of creativity and great accessories.You can use an old armoire, a chest, a table, a kitchen counter top, or even a tall shelf on a book shelf. Wherever it is, just make it inviting by going the extra style mile using trays to organize your bottles and glasses. Add fresh flowers, small lamps, pretty cocktail napkins or decorative bowls to house bottle openers or tongs. And don’t forget the ice buckets, vintage decanters and shakers – vintage or new. You can keep it traditional with pretty bottles on a tray and you best glasses, or get a little more eclectic and mix it up with some of your favorite trinkets. Either way, a bar in any form is going to be a hit with guests!
Cheers Y’all!
