The drinkware staple is no longer the ~serve~ it once was.

Remember: Not every trend is for everyone, and you dont have to follow every trend.

The reverse is also true.

patio bar with non-alcoholic drinks, plants, books

Credit:Jason Donnelly

Just because something you love is deemed uncool doesnt mean you have to follow the crowd.

In other words, no matter how you feel about bar carts, weve got you.

In essence, bar carts aren’t necessarily ‘out.’

gold bar cart plant fruit bowl

Credit: Jason Donnelly

They’re simply evolving."

When you’re not drinking alcohol, a fixture dedicated to holding alcohol becomes obsolete.

This way, these items are close at hand and double as a personalized decorative fixture.

bookshelf turned into a bar

Credit:Jacob Fox. Styling: Breanna Ghazali

Ditch the pressure to chase trendsmix and match textures, colors, and patterns through accessories.

A big thing is to “rethink functionality,” according to Daigle.

I believe bar carts offer timeless versatility that goes beyond their classic use," she says.

bar cart at home

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“They’re adaptable pieces that can be surprisingly relevant in today’s lifestyle.

Create a stunning coffee station with beautiful mugs and a stylishcoffee maker.

Decorate a shelf with photos, books, and decorative objects.

It can even ~serve~ as a serving station for appetizers or charcuterie bar.

for a long time, it will benefit you to consider sleek shapes and neutral colors.

In other words: Keep it timeless.

Daigle recommends clean and simple colors over a bright lime green chevron, for example.

My favorite part of any bar cart trend: Personalize it,” she says.

I dare you to try something different each [season].