LIM Decor

A popular addition to homes of late, bar carts – whether vintage or contemporary – are having a definite decor revival.

Whether yours is purely decorative or serves a functional purpose too (it’s a great option for smaller houses where there is no separate bar area), here’s how to style your bar cart with minimal effort.

Cheers to good design!

Stick to the essentials

First and foremost, a bar cart should be functional. That means no unnecessary items that will clutter up the workspace. Choose a pretty mixer, tray and ice bucket in brass or gold, bottle opener and coasters and style your cart with these essentials in fun colours and designs rather than unnecessary extras. A cart with plenty of space, such as the Trolley with Two Skinny Trays and Deep Bottom Tray from LIM is best to ensure you have sufficient space.

Take design cues from your cart

Your cart’s designs should compliment your decor scheme and, as such, inform how you style it. Go contemporary with a sleek option such as the Trolley with Tray Top and Shelf in Square Tube Frame, Farmhouse cool with the Trolley with Glass Top and Shelf in Dark Oak Frame or Retro with the White Round Trolley Tray from LIM.

Invest in your glassware

From cut glass to coloured glassware and pretty glasses with gold rims – use your cart as an opportunity to display your prettiest glassware – and make a style statement to boot.

Keep it fresh

Add a pretty bud vase with a few blooms, as well as some fresh lemons or limes (or another cocktail ingredient) to your cart – these natural elements will add an easy yet sophisticated styling touch to your cart.

Style with purpose

Inside or out, a bar cart is a super versatile furniture piece that can accommodate all your cocktail essentials – or just about anything else! In need of a dedicated place to display your potted plants? Why not opt for a bar cart? Need a cool coffee table? How about the low, two-tier Steel Trolley with Deep Tray and Top Shelf from LIM? Once you’ve decided on its function, go ahead and style your cart accordingly.