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There’s space in every home for a bar; in fact, it’s the perfect way to transform an empty nook into a beautiful and useful part of your home. A bar cart is a great starting point, or you can use a cabinet or console instead. Check out the French factory cabinet from Restoration Hardware if you prefer the idea of a cabinet to a trolley – it’s a winner!

Cocktail glasses, a statement-making shaker and of course your favourite tipples are next on the list. If you really want to set the scene, you could paper the wall behind or walls around your home bar – choose something fun or decadent and you’ll be good to go. We’ve included two of our favourites in the story.

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PALLONI SQUARE TRAY

Fornasetti

AU$437.00

Serve bar snacks on this stunning porcelain tray by Fornasetti, use it as a receptacle for keys and other knick knacks, or just keep it as a decorative object (it would look great hanging on a wall). Choose from three different balloon pictures.

PALLONI SQUARE TRAY

Fornasetti

AU$437.00

Serve bar snacks on this stunning porcelain tray by Fornasetti, use it as a receptacle for keys and other knick knacks, or just keep it as a decorative object (it would look great hanging on a wall). Choose from three different balloon pictures.

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FRENCH FACTORY BAR CABINET

Restoration Hardware

US$1,450.00

For this industrial cabinet, Restoration Hardware took inspiration from an early 20th century steel desk found in a French factory. Where better to store your bar goods than here? It will all be on show.

FRENCH FACTORY BAR CABINET

Restoration Hardware

US$1,450.00

For this industrial cabinet, Restoration Hardware took inspiration from an early 20th century steel desk found in a French factory. Where better to store your bar goods than here? It will all be on show.

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TRAVEL COCKTAIL KIT

Miranda Watkins

€580.00

Made of pewter and cork, this is the ultimate cocktail kit for the jet-set traveller or the avid sailor. London designer Miranda Watkins created this collection, which includes a cocktail shaker, two Martini glasses and a tray for *Wallpaper Handmade, and the result is fun, stylish and lightweight.

TRAVEL COCKTAIL KIT

Miranda Watkins

€580.00

Made of pewter and cork, this is the ultimate cocktail kit for the jet-set traveller or the avid sailor. London designer Miranda Watkins created this collection, which includes a cocktail shaker, two Martini glasses and a tray for *Wallpaper Handmade, and the result is fun, stylish and lightweight.

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GATSBY BAR CART

IDecorate

HK$3,500.00

We love the unusual round shape of this vintage-style bar cart. It’s a talking piece on its own.

Style Tip
For a retro-glam look, pair the Gatsby bar cart with Hookedonwalls' Mermaid wallpaper

GATSBY BAR CART

IDecorate

HK$3,500.00

We love the unusual round shape of this vintage-style bar cart. It’s a talking piece on its own.

Style Tip
For a retro-glam look, pair the Gatsby bar cart with Hookedonwalls' Mermaid wallpaper

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JELLIES CHAMPAGNE FLUTE

Patricia Urquiola By Kartell

AU$23.00

Kartell makes plastic that’s designed to last the distance, both from a practical and a visual perspective. We particularly love Patricia Urquiola’s Jellies collection for the brand, and these champagne flutes, which come in various colours, will be a fun addition to any night in.

JELLIES CHAMPAGNE FLUTE

Patricia Urquiola By Kartell

AU$23.00

Kartell makes plastic that’s designed to last the distance, both from a practical and a visual perspective. We particularly love Patricia Urquiola’s Jellies collection for the brand, and these champagne flutes, which come in various colours, will be a fun addition to any night in.

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TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD COCKTAIL BOOK

Tim Ferle

£9.99

You’ve got all the gear, now you need to make the cocktails. This fun cocktail book pays tribute to literary classics and fiction favourites through cocktail names and recipes.

TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD COCKTAIL BOOK

Tim Ferle

£9.99

You’ve got all the gear, now you need to make the cocktails. This fun cocktail book pays tribute to literary classics and fiction favourites through cocktail names and recipes.

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ITALIAN COCKTAIL PITCHER

Restoration Hardware

US$107.00

We’re big fans of this 1960s-style cocktail pitcher. The brass-plated item has a wood handle and a built-in ice guard.

ITALIAN COCKTAIL PITCHER

Restoration Hardware

US$107.00

We’re big fans of this 1960s-style cocktail pitcher. The brass-plated item has a wood handle and a built-in ice guard.

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COME AS YOU ARE BAR CART

Dante - Goods And Bads

€1,380.00

After seeing so many vintage or vintage-style bar carts (which we still love and have featured in this story), the clean lines and understated contemporary style of this bar cart make for a refreshing change. Designed by Christophe de la Fontaine.

COME AS YOU ARE BAR CART

Dante - Goods And Bads

€1,380.00

After seeing so many vintage or vintage-style bar carts (which we still love and have featured in this story), the clean lines and understated contemporary style of this bar cart make for a refreshing change. Designed by Christophe de la Fontaine.

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MARTINI GLASS

Vanessa Mitrani

€135.00 for set of 2

Vanessa Mitrani’s fabulous Martini glasses are works of art. With each glass, a delicate glass cones sit atop a brass base. Great for your own bar or as a gift.

MARTINI GLASS

Vanessa Mitrani

€135.00 for set of 2

Vanessa Mitrani’s fabulous Martini glasses are works of art. With each glass, a delicate glass cones sit atop a brass base. Great for your own bar or as a gift.

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SOHO BAR CART

IDecorate

HK$3,900.00

This gorgeous, acrylic-and-glass bar cart is a great buy: it’s discounted from $7,500.00, and it’s beautiful. Its simple yet glam design allows it to work with almost any décor. Hurry – stock is low.

Style Tip
This bar cart would look gorgeous with Jean Paul Gaultier's Hirondelle wallpaper

SOHO BAR CART

IDecorate

HK$3,900.00

This gorgeous, acrylic-and-glass bar cart is a great buy: it’s discounted from $7,500.00, and it’s beautiful. Its simple yet glam design allows it to work with almost any décor. Hurry – stock is low.

Style Tip
This bar cart would look gorgeous with Jean Paul Gaultier's Hirondelle wallpaper

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POLKA VODKA SHOT GLASSES

LSA

AU$139.00

These handmade shot glasses come in hand-applied metallic or pearlescent finishes, and they sit neatly on a wooden stand.

POLKA VODKA SHOT GLASSES

LSA

AU$139.00

These handmade shot glasses come in hand-applied metallic or pearlescent finishes, and they sit neatly on a wooden stand.

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MANHATTAN COCKTAIL SHAKER

Georg Jensen

HK$1,250.00

Add Art Deco style to your bar with the stainless steel Manhattan cocktail shaker from Georg Jensen.

MANHATTAN COCKTAIL SHAKER

Georg Jensen

HK$1,250.00

Add Art Deco style to your bar with the stainless steel Manhattan cocktail shaker from Georg Jensen.

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LISMORE BLACK BRANDY GLASSES

Waterford

HK$1,894 for set of 2

These fabulous glasses make for a stylish drinking companion, whether you’re sipping brandy or something else. Made of Waterford crystal, the two-tone glasses are topped in opaque glass.

LISMORE BLACK BRANDY GLASSES

Waterford

HK$1,894 for set of 2

These fabulous glasses make for a stylish drinking companion, whether you’re sipping brandy or something else. Made of Waterford crystal, the two-tone glasses are topped in opaque glass.

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