These Gorgeous Bar Carts Look Right at Home Anywhere (Plus, They're All Under $250!)

What is it about a bar cart that makes a space feel more like home? These decor pieces, as trendy as they are, seem to evoke many different bygone eras: They originated in the 1800s as tea trolleys, then they shape-shifted into bar carts post-Prohibition and steadily climbed in popularity, thanks to Golden-Era Hollywood's frequent depictions of them as luxurious home accoutrements.

Today, bar carts are a catch-all term for a wheeled side table, and the truest to form even have a handle for maneuvering from place to place. The best bar cart for your home all depends on your available floor space and the size of your liquor stash. Many models are two- or three-tier units with designated space for holding bottles and stemmed glasses. They can also stand in place for kitchen carts, coffee and tea bars, and side tables — there's really no wrong way to stock a bar cart!

Finally, top-shelf style doesn't have to break the bank, as these organized, elegant bar carts are all under $250. Cheers!