# Funky Swirling Trivets The InsideOut Trivet Adds Playfulness to a Utilitarian Serving Tool By Joey Haar | Published 2018-05-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insideout-trivet References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/accessories/insideout-wood-trivet/) & [androidcentral](https://www.androidcentral.com/you-can-now-use-google-assistant-lgs-2018-thinq-tvs) The InsideOut trivet is a great piece for people who want to maximize their design touch throughout their home. The attractive, arty piece of course fulfills the markedly boring function of keeping tables and countertops safe from the heat of kettles and hot dishes, but it also adds a [pop of creativity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilan) where there isn't any normally. Trivets aren't typically much to look at. Considering that their entire purpose is in being covered by hot objects, most designers don't see much value in making them look like anything worthwhile. However, the InsideOut trivet shows that there's still fun to be had. The trivet is long enough to protrude from under whatever its supporting, and it's even funky enough to [leave out as a centerpiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit) at any time (regardless of the temperature of dishes). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Creative Trivet Designs:** The InsideOut trivet demonstrates the trend of infusing playful and artistic elements into mundane kitchen accessories. - **Multi-functional Home Decor:** The InsideOut trivet exemplifies the trend of creating home decor items that serve utilitarian purposes while adding style and creativity. - **Enhancing Utilitarian Products:** The InsideOut trivet showcases the trend of transforming ordinary products like trivets into visually appealing and conversation-starting pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** The InsideOut trivet represents an opportunity for kitchenware manufacturers to develop unique and visually appealing trivets that enhance the dining experience. - **Home Decor:** The InsideOut trivet indicates a market for home decor companies to create multi-functional pieces that combine utility and artistic expression. - **Product Design:** The InsideOut trivet presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for product designers to rethink the aesthetic and functional aspects of traditionally overlooked items like trivets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Serving Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-serving-dish.md) - [Funky Colorful Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-storage-units.md) - [Color Block Table Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaunt-tabletop-collection.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Multifunctional Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convertible-serving-board-trio.md) - [Artful Sculptural Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inbetween-umbrella.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Playful Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hem.md) - [Geometric Cutout Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designated-table.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection.md)