# Workplace Cocktail Carts HÛT's Gin Trolleys are Modern Iterations of Vintage Cocktail Carts By Ell Smith | Published 2017-08-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gin-trolley References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/07/28/hut-designs-mobile-plywood-gin-trolley-to-serve-architecture-office/) & [archinect](http://archinect.com/firms/release/147716821/the-hut-gin-trolley-happy-hour-with-hut/150001908) HÛT, a London Architecture practice, designed an eponymous gin trolley for [event hosting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-entertaining) that doubles as office furniture. The mobile cart is a modern iteration of traditional 1920s cocktail carts, made "for the pleasure of any [gin connoisseur](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whimsical-watering-can)." Crafted from plywood, this contemporary design is comprised of specialized storage compartments as well as a blackboard that can be used for writing daily drink specials. The pivoting wheels allow for the cart to be smoothly pushed around the office, making [alternative storage solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harbor-051) more manageable. The light tone of the birch wood brings a subtle sense of playfulness into the office, while the trolley's sophisticated and traditional structure elicits a sense of nostalgia. These gin trolley would appeal to an office with a younger demographic and a focus on experience-oriented design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mobile Cocktail Carts:** Creating modern iterations of vintage cocktail carts is a way to add mobility and style to the office space. - **Multi-functional Office Furniture:** Designing office furniture that doubles as event hosting equipment can create versatile spaces that appeal to professionals and clients alike. - **Playful Office Design:** Incorporating fun, lighthearted design elements like birch wood can create a unique and inviting work environment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Event Planning:** The demand for multi-functional event equipment is on the rise, creating opportunities for innovative and stylish designs like the gin trolley. - **Office Furniture:** Creating mobile and multi-functional office furniture is an opportunity to cater to the changing needs and preferences of modern workplaces. - **Architecture:** Designing playful and unique office spaces can create a competitive advantage for architecture firms catering to clients looking for creative work environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Home Party Trolley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-diner.md) - [Artful Colorful Bar Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-trolley-1.md) - [Bar Cart Mascots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ad-series.md) - [Simplistic Elegant Metal Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alima.md) - [Luxurious Bar Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-bar-cart.md) - [Circular Rolling Bar Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolly-bar-cart.md) - [Stylish Shopping Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roulette-carts.md) - [Gin Cocktail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-pour.md) - [Connected Automotive Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-lifestyler-trolley.md)