How to style a home bar?

For your Espresso Martini experience, a vintage style bar atmosphere is needed. What do you need to recreate this look?

• To create different levels use cake stands of varying sizes and place them on top of each other.
• Use the cake stands to arrange glasses, fruits, etc. and an old mirror as a tray.
• Get an old painting from a flea market to create a fitting backdrop.

A bar cart or trolley means creating a dedicated bar corner in your home. Here a few tips:

• You can find vintage bar carts on auction sites but there are also many new ones available at the moment.
• Instead of a bowl or plate, why not try storing lemons in a tall vase for a different visual effect?
• For a stylish backdrop, use plain white plates, decorate them with ceramic paint to fit your individual look and mount them to the wall.

Recreate a dedicated Japan inspired theme, using a tea caddy and an Asian print to accessorise and to create a fitting backdrop. This style has a more tonal approach, focusing on greens – you can of course opt for your favourite colour scheme instead.

• You can take a pretty tea caddy as a plant pot for herbs and use vintage glass bottles in your chosen colour scheme.
• You can also choose your spirit bottles to match your theme!

This look is all about grouping.

• Group glasses and stylish cocktail or coffee table books together.
• Group cocktail tools like shakers on a tray as well as decanters on another.
• You can take a bar trolley to display all our favourite cocktail related items. Hint: it’s nice to use round trays on a square surface.
• Use a bowl for some fresh garnishes, for example an orange slice to mirror the hue of the cocktail.
• To create a stylish backdrop, you can use a vintage picture frame and print.

This bar atmosphere evokes a celebratory feel. Crystal and vintage glass bowls to mirror the glamour of yesteryear. Hint: you can find vintage glass and crystal at auction sites and flea markets. How to recreate this look at home:

• To create height, use a contemporary cake stand and add a vintage crystal decanter.
• Use vintage glass bowls for garnishes, ideally picking up the colours of your cocktail or décor to create a cohesive scheme.