# Practical Concrete Cups The City Rain Kitchenware Holds Drinks and Keeps Them from Spilling By Jordy E | Published 2013-02-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-rain References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5986064/a-built%20in-concrete-coaster-keeps-these-glasses-dry) & [gnr8.biz](http://www.gnr8.biz/europe/product_info.php?products_id=1065) The City Rain kitchenware pieces come clad in a layer of cement. The [cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unavela) are made to deliberately soak up liquids, doing away with the [need for coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusine-coasters). This protective coat of cement has yet to be seen in the at home design niche. The City Rain brand has furthered the unique aspects of this product with its considerable size as the piece can hold up to eight ounces. Best of all is the way in which it merges [industrial interior design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dpartment) with decor. While many spaces have been given a contemporary update with layers of concrete, producers of decor have yet to fully embrace the concept, an unusual choice given its popularity among architects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Concrete Kitchenware:** The use of cement as a protective coat for kitchenware presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the design niche. - **Liquid-absorbing Cups:** The development of cups that intentionally soak up liquids eliminates the need for coasters and opens up possibilities in the tableware industry. - **Industrial-inspired Decor:** The fusion of industrial interior design with home decor offers a unique opportunity for decor producers to tap into the growing popularity of concrete aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Home Design:** The incorporation of cement coatings in kitchenware creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the home design industry. - **Tableware:** The development of liquid-absorbing cups presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the tableware industry. - **Decor Production:** The integration of industrial-inspired decor opens up new possibilities for decor producers to cater to the demand for concrete aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sturdy Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cement-decor.md) - [Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design.md) - [Sleek Modular Kitchen Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-away-collection.md) - [Concrete Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancora.md) - [Grown Drinkware Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd.md) - [Urban Coffee Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-carriers.md) - [Industrial Concrete Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grisbrew-espresso-maker.md) - [Nesting Gem-Like Drinking Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upsidedownside-glasses.md) - [Playful Concrete Wash Basins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kast-wave-collection.md)