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Kezia Reynolds

Step aside, bar carts; dessert trolleys are having a huge revival in 2026 – and they’re quickly shaping up to be the most Instagrammable trend

Madelines on green cake stands.

Those of us with a sweet tooth will be thrilled to learn that dessert trolleys are set to have a major comeback in 2026, and I’ve asked the experts how we can style this retro trend in a way that is sweet, not sickly.

There’s undeniably a heavy presence of food and drink themes in this year’s home decor trends. And pushing bar cart ideas to the side, is, of course, the return of the dessert trolley (although you can definitely use your bar cart to partake in this trend).

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