Interiors: The bar’s the star

Interiors: The bar’s the star


Celebrate the New Year from the comfort of your living room with Charlotte Page’s clever ideas for an at-home bar

For the ultimate party pad, commission a carpenter to create a bespoke bar. Adding metallic or mirrored aspects will really make it sing. Table lamp, £170, with velvet shade, £51, and wall light, £109, with silk shade, £29, all pooky.com. Armchair, £895, sofa.com

Make it a feature  

A built-in bar is the perfect place to dazzle with details. From disco balls to pineapples, let the fun begin 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Wheel out a trolley 

If space isn’t on your side, opt for a bar trolley – simply park it out of sight after last orders

Pretty accessories for the perfect pour. Champagne Coupe, £152 for four, Decanter, £110, both sohohome.com

Pretty accessories for the perfect pour. Champagne Coupe, £152 for four, Decanter, £110, both sohohome.com

With so many styles to choose from, you’ll be sure to find the perfect trolley for your favourite tipples. Drinks trolley, £250, garland, £14, glassware, from £35, all gardentrading.co.uk

With so many styles to choose from, you’ll be sure to find the perfect trolley for your favourite tipples. Drinks trolley, £250, garland, £14, glassware, from £35, all gardentrading.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Try a chic tray  

The ultimate portable bar, it’s the simplest way to get the party started – anywhere 

Dial-down the dimensions: smaller items suit a scaled-down tray. tray, £375, Rita Konig, thelacquercompany.com

Dial-down the dimensions: smaller items suit a scaled-down tray. tray, £375, Rita Konig, thelacquercompany.com

 

 

 

Tray, £83, koibird.com

Tray, £83, koibird.com