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RAISE THE ( COCKTAIL ) BAR CONT .
SWOON COLE GLASS BAR CART , JOHN LEWIS
COUNTRY WALK CHRISTMAS , HABITAT
Drinks Trolley
Create an easy , but sophisticated mobile cocktail cabinet and invest in a bar cart for the living room . Fully fledged cocktail cabinets aren ’ t to everyone ’ s taste , so why not showcase your fancy gin bottles and glassware in true Great-Gatsby style with a vintage-inspired trolley instead ? Firstly , consider the material and style ; think about how the piece will look within a space . Gold carts will contribute a luxe , glam feel whereas a black finish will suit country- or rustic-inspired interiors . Next comes the styling and filling your drinks cart , which doesn ’ t just have to just be for bottles and glassware . Although glassware is important , create a beautiful visual display using vases , flowers or standout pieces as well as natural cocktail ingredients like herbs or garnishes – these will not only look great but smell great too . Focus on achieving the perfect balance of textures and materials and don ’ t forget to use the entirety of the space ; you don ’ t want it to appear cluttered and a top-heavy bar could lead to disaster . If you love entertaining , a stylish bar cart should be considered as an essential piece of furniture in every living space – it ’ s a must !
Style Hacks
Alternative drinks displays can be really impactful and don ’ t necessarily have to be complicated or expensive . There are plenty of awesome style hacks that will leave you with dreamy looking drinks stations . Old furniture pieces such as bookshelves or sideboards are the perfect example of this . Get creative and have some fun with colour ; painting the backs of the shelves in a different colour to the frame can look really effective – you could even get experimental with wallpaper or stencils if you ’ re feeling braver . Remember , you can also change the legs and handles to add a bit of glamour . Finish the look by layering with a gold mirrored tray full with bottles and glassware and there you have it – you ’ re very own upcycled bar . If you ’ ve got your creative head on and are looking for something a little more rustic , old crate boxes or palettes also work really well as DIY bars both inside and out .
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