# Functional Match Holders This Home Decor Item Makes for Easier Access to Matches By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-08-26 | Updated 2016-08-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-holders References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/strike-match-holderstriker-fruitsuper-design/) & [fruitsuperdesign](http://www.fruitsuperdesign.com/Strike-Up-Match-HolderStriker-_p_37.html) This match holder works to keep matches in place while also functioning as a subtle design piece in the home. People who frequently use [candles for the purposes of relaxation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflet), power outages or aromatherapy will understand the need for a home item such as this one. Called the 'Strike Up Match Holder + Striker,' the small black piece is able to hold a significant number of matches at a time. The rough texture of the holder's exterior allows people using it to simply strike the match onto it to light it. This makes for easy access as well as easy use of matches for people who need them frequently. This [small decor piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-home-object) could work to make the lives of homeowners a little bit more convenient. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Functional Home Decor:** The trend of functional home decor can be explored by developing more items like the 'Strike Up Match Holder + Striker' - **Convenient Access:** Creating products that allow for quick and easy access, like the Strike Up Match Holder + Striker, could be a disruptive innovation in various industries - **Rough Texture Design:** The use of a rough texture design, as seen on the exterior of the Strike Up Match Holder + Striker, could be a unique selling point for products in different markets ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** The Strike Up Match Holder + Striker can be marketed to the home decor industry as a functional and decorative piece - **Emergency Preparedness:** The easy access and functional design of the Strike Up Match Holder + Striker could disrupt the emergency preparedness industry - **Candle Manufacturing:** Collaborating with companies that produce candles could be an opportunity to market the Strike Up Match Holder + Striker as a complement to their products ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Minimal Aroma Diffusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trataka.md) - [Luxurious Sculptural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-candle-holders.md) - [High-End Ashtray Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ash-blackwood-ashtray.md) - [Vertical Tea-Light Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tolo-tea-candle.md) - [Artfully Sculptural Incense Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw030001na.md) - [Modern Meditative Incense Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cage-incense-holder.md) - [Vintage-Style Living Room Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houseplant-car-lighter.md) - [Dual-Function Incense Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yongxi-incense-storage-and-holder.md) - [Minimalist Incense Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-incense-holder.md)