Prop a mirror on your bar cart to make your bottle selection feel even more generous. The lucite rack on the lower shelf is a handy way to store mixers. The home of LA blogger Devon Rachel. Image - Jessie Webster via theglitterguide.com

A bowl of fresh fruit is a bar cart essential - echo the sweet colours in bowls and vessels. This gold bar cart by UK retailer Oliver Bonas pops against a pink panelled wall. Image - Oliver Bonas

Forget mixing cocktails on the go; instead prepare ahead with a drink dispenser. Image via Gingersnaps blog

In the home of Anna Caldwell, featured in Adore Magazine, a gallery wall behind a small bar cart extends its influence, with a statement lamp linking the two. Image via Adore Magazine

Find a space that would otherwise go unused, and hang a mirror or artwork above your cart so it doesn't look an afterthought. This rattan version is traditionally propped with a a Staffordshire dog. Image - Michael Rubenstein via Domino Magazinel

Limit your colour palette for a cohesive feel. In Ellen Pompeo's trailer (yes, really!), foliage features on both levels, along with a selection of copper vessels and matching pink-hued glassware. Even the drink selection is limited to fit the colour scheme: mineral water or rosé champagne! Image - Justin Coit via Domaine Home

Include a lidded ice bucket to avoid constant trips back to the kitchen. Look out for quirky pieces like the brass pineapple to personalise your cart. Image - Claire Esparros via theeverygirl.com