{"id":1637,"date":"2017-05-22T09:00:28","date_gmt":"2017-05-22T08:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1637"},"modified":"2021-02-21T14:43:58","modified_gmt":"2021-02-21T14:43:58","slug":"raising-the-bar-in-home-entertaining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/interior-details\/raising-the-bar-in-home-entertaining","title":{"rendered":"Raising the Bar in Home Entertaining"},"content":{"rendered":"

During a recent IKEA trip I spotted a beautifully arranged and perfectly lit bar cabinet. It was filled with colourful vintage glassware and quirky cocktail-making accessories and it made me want to host a Mad Men style soiree. In lieu of throwing a big party, I\u2019m writing this blog post; a brief round-up of some of the best drinks cabinets out there at the moment. Let\u2019s raise the bar (sorry) in home entertaining and bring back stylish 1960s cocktail parties:<\/p>\n

\"West<\/p>\n

Bone Inlaid Bar Cabinet, \u00a31299, West Elm<\/a><\/p>\n

Make a statement with this compact bar cabinet from West Elm. The cabinet has been inlaid with geometric bone and resin tiles for a modern take on mid-century style. The cabinet doors hide its true purpose and allow you to tidy away cocktail-making clutter. This is a really eye-catching piece.<\/p>\n

\"Graham<\/p>\n

Silver Hourglass Drinks Trolley, \u00a3295, Graham & Green<\/a><\/p>\n

Oh I do love a traditional hostess trolley. This antique silver (well, nickel, actually) and tempered glass cocktail cart has a distinct art deco feel to it. It\u2019s very elegant and sophisticated, but practical too because it\u2019s small and has wheels, so can be moved about your house as needed.<\/p>\n

\"Wine<\/p>\n

Luxe Wine Rack Table, \u00a3250, Oliver Bonas<\/a><\/p>\n

Prefer a glass of wine to a G&T or cocktail? Well then this wine rack table in gold and marble is for you. Not quite a bar cart, but just as stylish and (ahem) necessary. It can hold up to 12 bottles and would make a wonderfully OTT addition to any kitchen or dining room.<\/p>\n

\"Shoreditch<\/p>\n

Shoreditch Drinks Trolley, \u00a3125, Rockett St George<\/a><\/p>\n

Yet another drinks trolley, primarily because they\u2019re often more practical and affordable than cabinets. This one has a more industrial than luxe look, and the size is ideal for small spaces. Copper effect metal and round shelves give it its distinctive look. Ideal for rolling out into the garden on BBQ days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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