# Banana Recreation Tables The Banana Pool Table is a Quirky Recreational Update By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-05-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-pool-table References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/banana-pool-table-by-cleon-daniel/) & [cleondaniel](http://www.cleondaniel.com/) Banana fans and pool players everywhere will be delighted to know that designer Cleon Daniels has created 'The Banana Pool Table' (which is exactly what it sounds like.) This fantastic yellow pool table is a quirky way to mix up your next pool match. Changing the shape of the pool table can level the playing field and bring skilled pool players down a notch while they get used to the way the table curves. Aside from the way that it affects game play ,it's also just incredible to look at. The banana pool table is a next level way to play pool with your friends and create interest in your home decor. Its unusual design and shape make it unbeatable in the realm of recreational fun. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/banana-pool-table-by-cleon-daniel/), [cleondaniel](http://www.cleondaniel.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Quirky Recreational Updates:** The banana pool table is a quirky way to mix up traditional pool gameplay and create a unique recreational experience. - **Unusual Design and Shape:** The banana pool table's unusual design and shape make it stand out in the realm of recreational fun and offer opportunities for creative and disruptive innovations. - **Interest in Home Decor:** The banana pool table can generate interest in home decor by adding a visually appealing and conversation-starting piece to any space. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Recreational Equipment:** The recreational equipment industry can explore similar quirky updates to existing games and equipment to enhance user experience and attract new customers. - **Furniture and Home Decor:** The furniture and home decor industry can leverage unusual and eye-catching designs, like the banana pool table, to create unique home furnishing products that appeal to consumers looking for statement pieces. - **Creative Game Design:** The game design industry can take inspiration from the banana pool table's unconventional shape to develop new and innovative games that challenge traditional norms and offer exciting gameplay experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Chromatic Billiards Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monocolor-billiards.md) - [Artful Table Tennis Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nedj-ping-pong-tables.md) - [Posh Pastel-Hued Game Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casablanca-ping-pong-table.md) - [Outdoor Lounging Rocking Hammocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panama-banana.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-lamp.md) - [Pool Noodle-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-furniture.md) - [Banana-Inspired Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banannang.md) - [Hybrid Party Game Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiburon-tables.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-side-table.md)