Bar cart in dining room ideas

When I moved to my second New York apartment, I was dating a college guy. I’d been pretty proud of my home decor skills, but I remember visiting his on-campus apartment and noticing the bar cart he’d placed in a corner. It was cute, sophisticated and interesting — and it made me a little jealous. How had I, a bona fide adult, neglected to fill my home with this obviously mature thing when my college-age boyfriend hadn’t? This was a wrong that needed to be righted immediately. I set to work…

These bar cart ideas will give you inspiration for styling your decanters, glassware, alcohol bottles, and decorative touches.

Bar carts make a nice accent piece and can serve drinks and cocktails when entertaining guests in these main living areas. Placing a bar cart near the dining table allows for easy access to drinks and mixers during meals and gatherings. Some other popular spots include entryways, home offices, or even bedrooms if space allows. The ideal location often depends on your home's layout!

Design tips to toast to.

The vintage trend of a mobile bar cart has made an overwhelming appearance over the past few years. Maybe it’s our generation’s obsession with craft cocktails, or our desire for eclectic vintage style...but I’m not mad it! Our Target bar cart was a gift from a family friend at my bridal shower in 2017. 3

Here, 29 of the prettiest bar carts we've ever seen—and ideas for how to re-create them.