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From built-in wet bars to bar carts, the idea of an at-home bar has taken many forms over the years, with members of each generation putting their own spin on an entertaining-friendly, at-home bar setup. Enter the Gen Z version: the bookcase bar.
Bookcase bars are what book lovers’ dreams are made of. A spot both dedicated to entertaining and capable of storing a beloved book collection (or at least part of it), the bookcase bar is the at-home bar tailor-made for ambiverts (though of course introverts and extroverts alike would enjoy one, too). It blends the luxury of bookshelf wealth with the functionality of mini bars—a practical and beautiful way to display your collection of books and your favorite bar supplies at the same time.
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The bookcase bar may be a trend driven by Gen Z, but people from all generations are already leaning into it.
Ina Garten turned her wall-to-wall bookshelves into a bookcase bar by placing drink glasses and bottles on the lower shelves and her book collection on the middle and upper shelves. She topped her bookcases with a display of her cake stand collection on the highest shelves, a simple and visually pleasing way to store kitchen items. She even pulled a genius hosting move: She put her glassware on a serving tray and placed the tray on the bar, so glasses can be distributed to guests at a moment’s notice.
One of the many reasons the bookcase bar has gained popularity is that it’s an inexpensive (and renter-friendly) way to get a luxurious, large-scale setup in any space. Plus, it can be recreated using supplies you already have. All you need to get the look is a bookcase (any type of bookshelf will work), bar supplies, and a few decorative items.
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