Party on a cart: Let the good times roll
serve a functional purpose or add a powerful punch of visual panache.
One of the biggest mistakes I see people make when designing carts is to forget to add elements that bring in some visual height. Anything tall is great, like a lamp or a showy bouquet of flowers.
Your top shelf should be filled with the items you will need first, and need the most, such as appetizers, bottles of beverages and bar tools. Cocktail napkins can go on the bottom shelf, with more glasses, full bottles and additional snacks. LOOKS MATTER
If it’s true that we eat with our eyes, then chances are, we drink with them too. So, make sure your bar cart is something to pop a cork over. The first place to start is your drinks containers because they are the stars of the show. We use clear glass urns all the time when we entertain because they look great with every kind of drink, and they are super easy to use — just pour in your liquid and open the nozzle.
If your favorite beverage brands come in less than attractive bottles, pour the spirits into a decanter. You don’t have to spend a bundle on crystal.
Trays are an essential on a bar cart display, whether to pull together a group of bottles into one attractive unit or to hold glasses or appetizers. On the shelf below, you could have an ice bucket and cocktail glasses. SIZED TO SUIT
While I’m all about using a bar cart in its traditional capacity, holding libations at a party, I also love to work them into room designs. Their smaller size makes them an ideal pick for those who are living in tighter quarters.