# DIY Geometric Mug Plates The DIY Wooden Coaster Infuses Color and Style for Your Coffee Table By Erin Fox | Published 2012-12-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-wooden-coaster References: [studs-and-pearls](http://www.studs-and-pearls.com/2012/12/diy-wood-coaster-set.html) The creation of this DIY Wooden Coaster is a simple task for anyone to complete. Using generic products like [cork board contact paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tk), clear acrylic sealer, acrylic paints, stencils and hardwood floor samples, one can create these colourful geometric coasters to compliment their [coffee table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-spinning-coffee-table). The dark wood combined with the turquoise and white paint makes for a popping delight. The DIY Wooden Coaster tutorial is a great way to pull together a last minute Christmas present for a loved one. This tutorial is even great if you just want to spice up your [home decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reglow) with an inexpensive accessory. Home decor DIYs have never been this simple to construct and embellish -- until now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Home Decor:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by creating DIY home decor kits for people to easily make personalized home accessories. - **Geometric Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by creating geometric design tools and templates to help individuals create unique and stylish geometric patterns. - **Crafting and Paint Supplies:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by developing new and innovative eco-friendly crafting and paint supplies that are easy to use and enhance creativity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor Retailers:** Can leverage the trend of DIY home decor by providing a wider range of customizable options for consumers to create their own personalized home accessories. - **Art Supply Companies:** Can capitalize on the trend of geometric design by developing new and innovative design tools and templates for artists and designers to use. - **Eco-friendly Crafting Supply Companies:** Can take advantage of the trend of eco-friendly crafting and paint supplies by developing new and innovative products that minimize waste and environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Warm-Toned Marble Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusine-coasters.md) - [Aquatic Beverage Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-inspired-coasters.md) - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Smart Tabletop Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tabletop-coaster.md) - [Astrological Drinkware Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-constellation-coasters.md) - [Barbie-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbieinspired-coaster-set.md) - [Coffee Grounds-Made Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-grounds-as-material.md) - [Dynamic Coffee Table Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryb-coffee-table.md) - [Topographic Wooden Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topographic-coffee-table.md)