# Vibrant Cocktail Counters The Cool Bar is Perfect for Backyard Barbecues By Matt Ho | Published 2011-08-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-bar References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/get-out-cool-bar-by-keter/) & [keter](http://www.keter.com/products/cool-bar) Keter really nailed it with the Cool Bar when it came to creating the hybrid furniture pieces perfect for the summer. The Cool Bar is one of those items that’s a must-have when summer rolls around. This item is [cooler and table hybrid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiburon-tables) that provides guests a spot for their [cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complete-bar-set) as well as a space for [keeping beers cold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kombi-cool-tap). The bottom cubby functions as an area for ice so that it can be transformed into a cooler for proper refrigeration. The top can be extended into a miniature table to allow additional space for cups when other counters are already cluttered. The overall design of the Cool Bar is impressive: it’s simple, effective and modern, and provides all the convenience one can use when throwing an outdoor party. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Furniture:** The Cool Bar combines functionality of a cooler and a table, offering opportunities for creating more hybrid furniture pieces for outdoor spaces. - **Multi-purpose Design:** The Cool Bar's design as a cooler and table hybrid demonstrates the demand for furniture pieces that serve multiple purposes, opening up opportunities for multi-purpose design in various industries. - **Convenience in Outdoor Entertaining:** The Cool Bar's convenient features for outdoor parties highlight the potential for innovative products and services that enhance the overall experience of outdoor entertaining. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Furniture:** The outdoor furniture industry can explore creating more hybrid furniture pieces like the Cool Bar to cater to the needs of consumers who seek convenience in outdoor entertaining. - **Home Décor:** The home décor industry can incorporate multi-purpose design concepts seen in the Cool Bar to create versatile furniture pieces that maximize space and functionality in homes. - **Entertainment and Events:** The entertainment and events industry can take inspiration from the Cool Bar's convenient features to develop innovative products and services that enhance the outdoor party experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating Cabana Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-cabana-bar.md) - [Dual-Function Outdoor Kitchen Appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-kitchen-appliance.md) - [Cutting-Edge Party Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meeda.md) - [Elevated Pool Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ledge-partypad.md) - [Rustic Wooden Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-flag-cooler.md) - [Humorous Cocktail-Inspired Pull Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzballz-pool.md) - [Portable Draft Beer Kegerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kombi-cool-tap.md) - [Automatic Smart Coffee tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-coffee-table-black.md) - [Dedicated Craft Cocktail Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-cocktail-glass.md)