# Colorful Castle-Inspired Plates The Fort Trays by Donna Wilson are Influenced by Medieval Castles By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-01-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorpopping-plates References: [designcrushblog](http://www.designcrushblog.com/2013/01/25/fort-trays/) & [gretelhome](http://www.gretelhome.com/scp/763-fort-tray-in-sky.html) These eye-catching [Fort Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-trail-maps) by Donna Wilson are beautifully colorful and visually compelling. These color-popping plates are the perfect way to add some style to your kitchen decor. Created using birch wood, these uniquely designed plates are inspired by the designs of [ancient medieval castles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-hills-house-1). While it may be hard to spot the reference to castles at first glance, if you look closely you can see the outline of several miniature castle-inspired designs in a circular pattern. The use of bold colors and symmetrical patterns make for a visually mesmerizing and compelling piece of kitchenware. If you’re looking for something to spice up your table settings, then these stunningly [colorful Fort Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series) will certainly do the trick. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Color-popping Kitchenware:** The use of bold colors and symmetrical patterns in kitchenware is a trend that can add a visually mesmerizing element to table settings. - **Castle-inspired Designs:** Designs inspired by ancient medieval castles are a trend in home decor and kitchenware, offering a unique and visually compelling aesthetic. - **Eye-catching Tableware:** Eye-catching plates and trays are a trend that can elevate the style and decor of a dining or kitchen space. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware:** Kitchenware companies have the opportunity to create bold and visually compelling designs that incorporate bold colors and symmetrical patterns. - **Home Decor:** Companies in the home decor industry can explore castle-inspired designs to offer unique and visually captivating pieces for consumers. - **Tableware:** Tableware manufacturers can tap into the trend of eye-catching designs to provide consumers with visually stunning options for their dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Patterned Ceramic Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patterned-ceramic-plates.md) - [Handmade Dessert Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-k.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Clay-Modeled Multi-Use Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramics-everday-objects.md) - [Coastal-Inspired Dinnerware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinnerware-collection1.md) - [Colorful Enamelware Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tigress.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Playful Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hem.md) - [Hand-Painted Ceramic Plate Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destree-x-cabana.md) - [Modern Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trasa-home.md)