# Flared Barrel Brolly Bins This Oak Umbrella Stand Mimics the Opening of a Parasol in Timber Sticks By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-03-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-undercover-oak-umbrella-stand References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/London_Undercover_Oak_Umbrella_Stand--Tools--Gear.html) & [londonundercover](http://www.londonundercover.co.uk/product/london_undercover_oak_umbrella_stand_orange_by_method_studio/) Contemporary in concept and vaguely traditional in craftsmanship, the [London Undercover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-seating) Oak Umbrella Stand is a charming domestic accessory to accent your front foyer. It serves to prop up your soaking wet [rain protection contraption](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-umbrella), to keep from puddles forming and to look good while doing both of these things. Handmade by [Method Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-tower) in Linlithgow, Scotland, the tall timber container comprises a collection of staves of various lengths. These have been assembled around a drip-tray bottom and a rubber ring towards the top, creating a flaring form rather than a cylinder; this broadening silhouette mimics the opening of an umbrella. For a modern twist to the Oak Umbrella Stand, elastic cords in bright orange or green have been threaded through the sticks to secure and elevate the outdoor gear and allow for better ventilation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Contemporary Umbrella Stands:** The trend of contemporary umbrella stands is disrupting the traditional market by offering unique designs and functional features. - **Handmade Home Accessories:** The trend of handmade home accessories presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for craft businesses to create personalized and unique products. - **Incorporating Elastic Cords:** The trend of incorporating elastic cords in umbrella stands provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers to enhance functionality and aesthetics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can leverage the trend of contemporary umbrella stands to offer customers stylish and functional options for organizing their homes. - **Craft and Artisanal:** The craft and artisanal industry can take advantage of the trend of handmade home accessories to create customized and high-quality products that cater to individual tastes and preferences. - **Outdoor Gear Manufacturing:** The outdoor gear manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of incorporating elastic cords in umbrella stands to create innovative products that provide improved security and ventilation for outdoor equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Sculptural Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inbetween-umbrella.md) - [Minimal Gridded Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-grid.md) - [Wall-Mounted Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umbrella-1.md) - [Transforming Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-1.md) - [Wall Art Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justin-case.md) - [Umbrella Standpoint Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standpoint.md) - [Disappearing Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coilo.md) - [Rainwater Multifunctional Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raindrop-1.md) - [Vertical Coat Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bugle.md)