Doris Day's Glassware Storage Turned Her Home Bar Into A Work of Art – 65 Years Later It's Still The Best Organization We've Ever Seen (and Easy To Recreate)
Archival images of the actress's Los Angeles home from 1960 show that elegant floating shelves can elevate even the simplest of bars – here's why it works
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An archival photo from 1960 shows that Doris Day used glass floating shelves to turn her glassware into a feature wall in her home bar. The simple, but elegant, upgrade makes the entire design.
Rather than tucking her glasses away in a closed cabinet, the design in Doris's Los Angeles home bar makes the glassware itself a notable detail, similar to the painting hung behind her.
Recreate Doris's Look at Home
A beautiful home bar needs beautiful drinking vessels, and this curation of the best glassware is a great place to start. This is everything you need to create a bar just as stunning as Doris's.
Floating glass shelves are beautiful and reflect light, making your glass storage feel more expansive. These simple ones are great because they would fit in a range of homes.
Sleek in shape, this decanter is fitted with a round glass stopper. Perfect for hosting guests, you'll want to bring it out all year round.
A classic choice for any home bar, these timeless coupes are perfect for champagne. Stack them on a shelf to bring an elegant shape and an upward draw of the eye.
A twist on Baccarat's classic Harmonie design, this elegant glass made in partnership with USHER looks just as fabulous standing upright as it does on its side, thanks to its slanted base. It would be an excellent contribution to your home bar shelves.
A bar cart needs glassware, and these twisted designs with a festive gold rim would double as decor as well as something to serve your chosen tipple in.
This stainless steel set has four pieces, making home mixology easy and stylish. The gold detail would be a fun addition to glass cabinets.
Whether or not you purchase floating shelves, some kind of shelf that allows you to display your bar accessories is a necessity for emulating Doris's look. Luckily, there are many options.
Patrick Pistolesi, Master Mixologist at NIO Cocktails, advises: 'A repurposed bookshelf, cupboard, or sideboard can be used to store liquor bottles, glassware, and bar accessories for a home bar. You can also use the top as a serving area or add a few chairs or barstools to create a seating area for guests to watch you make cocktails.'
He continues: 'For those with more space, a bar cabinet is an ideal choice, allowing you to display your favourite bottles and decanters, while leaving room for lamps and decorative accessories, ensuring both functionality and aesthetics.'
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