Bar cart – Bar carts are making a huge comeback. We found so many updated options while walking around High Point Furniture Market. They are available large, small and medium sized, in acrylic, metal and wood versions. There is a bar cart to fit any design style. The beauty of the bar cart for entertaining is in its many uses. It can, of course, be a bar. It can also be a moving appetizer, buffet or formal dinner serving table. It’s easy to move around so you can keep your guests mingling and moving during a party. When you are not entertaining, it can be easily accessorized to fit into any dining space.
A Round Foyer Table – I have always loved this look. When we first moved into our house, the first item I searched for high and low was a round foyer table. I finally landed on a gorgeous table from Arteriors. In my home, my dining room and living room are separated by my entryway. The foyer table gave separation to the three areas. It is also a highly functional piece for entertaining. In my home, this foyer table has been used as a kid’s dinner table, a cake table, an appetizer table, a bar table and a goody bags table. It has set the mood for theme parties. The great thing about its shape is that it allows for easy movement around it.
Gate Leg Table – Though often seen in more traditional style homes, the gate leg table can be found for more contemporary settings and is an incredibly multifunctional piece. When it is closed, it can be used the same way a console table would be. It can hold accessories and can be decorated to fit into a space without taking up a lot of room. If you need a serving area, one side of the table can be lifted to act as a serving station for drinks, food, even as a cake or dessert table. When additional seating is needed for a larger dinner party, it can be opened completely. I recommend keeping extra folding chairs in storage – along with attractive dining chair slip-overs – for just these occasions.
