Move Over, Bar Carts—Here’s Why I Love The “Bar Dresser”

There’s nothing not to like about agood bar cart. They come in so many beautiful styles and haveso many different uses紧凑的浴室存储,有人知道吗?但最近,我们ve also become big fans of what we’re calling the “bar dresser.” Lucky for you, this setup is super simple to recreate at home, and it’s exactly what it sounds like. All you need is adresseror credenza, a decorative tray, some bottles of booze, and a little bit of good old-fashioned styling.

The bar dresser is an excellent solution for anyone who’s short on space or looking to create a more formal bar setup at home. Best of all, it’s easy to stash entertaining accessories like cocktail napkins, coasters, and drink stirrers in the drawers below, which means everything you need to host guests is in one place. Take a look at some of the smart and stylish bar dresser setups we’re crushing on lately.

ArtistJosh Youngturned a traditional dresser into a darling little entertaining station using a sleek chrome tray, clear glassware, and one of his own prints to complete the look.Drawersof all sizes keep table linens, barware, and other essentials handy. Even better, all of your cocktail gear doesn’t have to match perfectly, since it’s out of sight.

With its rustic wood and retro bin pulls, the above bar dresser, whichKaitie Moyerstyled, is a vintage lover’s delight. Artfully arranged bottles, a well-placed sconce, and a touch of greenery make this area feel extra welcoming. As Kaitie’s display demonstrates, even a weathered, worn piece of furniture can make a cheery statement when paired with the right accents.

DesignerEmily Hendersonwas ahead of the bar dresser trend when she decorated her Los Angeles living room a year ago. Instead of using a bar cart, she placed a tray of bottles and mixers on top of her sleekmid-century moderncredenza. The bar area only takes up part of the piece’s tabletop, but it still is a convenient spot for guests to help themselves to a cocktail. There’s even space to put down a drink, a big advantage bar dressers have over bar carts, which tend to be smaller in scale.

This image from aBoston house tourserved as the inspiration for my own bar dresser setup, which also features awoventray and classic bottles of Hendricks gin. A mirror propped against the wall adds a sophisticated touch and also helps reflect natural light.

Liz Flinn ofBrass Pineapple Interiorsstyled this eclectic, collected bar dresser. Layered art prints and a tin full of wine corks make for instant conversation starters as guests mix drinks and mill about.