The bar cart trend was huge. We all found ourselves scouring Craiglist for a vintage cart to stock with gold-rimmed glasses and striped paper straws. While a bar cart is still an awesome thing to have, especially when entertaining, there are a lot more fun ways to use it around your home! Read on to find out how you can repurpose this piece in every room of your house. The lesson: You can teach an old dog new tricks.
Bedside Table
Bar carts make great bedside companions (with plenty of shelf space for books, magazine, pictures, etc.).
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Plants and Herbs
Now that spring is around the corner, consider switching out bottles for succulents or herbs. It can even live on a deck or patio!
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Coffee Station
This is a perfect solution for any caffeine fiend lacking counter space. Your Nespresso now officially has a home!
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Bathroom Storage
Many bathrooms are seriously lacking in the storage department, but your bar cart is here to help. They look great filled with towels, candles, and toiletries.
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Vanity
A portable makeup station? Yes, please! Keep all of your lipsticks, blushes, mascara, and hair products in one place to free up space on your dresser or bathroom sink.
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Office Organization
A cart can be the perfect place to store paper, pens, stationery, and other office supplies.
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Kitchen Cart
There is never enough cabinet and counter space, no matter how big your kitchen is. Bar cart to the rescue!
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Music Station
This option is especially ideal if your bar cart has wheels. Stock it with vinyl, a turntable, portable speakers, etc. and let the party travel to whatever room you choose!
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