# Multipurpose Flame Containers The Menu Wide Fire Bucket Can Provide a Flame or a Place for Flowers By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-07-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menu-wide-fire-bucket References: [crnchy](http://crnchy.com/stuff/multi-purpose-fire-bucket-by-menu/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BHYFFGW?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Summertime means getting outside to enjoy the weather on patios or in backyards and the Menu Wide Fire Bucket can help add a little bit of ambience that's totally kitsch. While a standard [tiki torch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butane-torch) can provide a safe haven from mosquitos but with minimal illumination, the Menu Wide Fire Bucket offers an on-table fiery solution. When the Menu Wide Fire Bucket isn't being utilized as a [portable fireplace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireplace-accessories) of sorts, the interior oil canister can be removed and the handled design can quickly become a [planter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luneup). So, whether it's a bit of light and heat you're after as well as a design that will shift depending on need, the Menu Wide Fire Bucket is a surefire hit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 2% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multipurpose Flame Containers:** The trend of multipurpose flame containers combines functionality and versatility, providing both light and heat as well as alternative uses like being transformed into planters. - **On-table Fire Solutions:** The trend of on-table fire solutions offers a convenient and stylish way to bring fire elements to outdoor gatherings and add ambiance to patio settings. - **Kitsch Outdoor Decor:** The trend of kitsch outdoor decor embraces the use of unconventional and whimsical designs that add flair and personality to outdoor spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can explore the development of multipurpose flame containers to cater to customers who seek functional and versatile decor items. - **Outdoor Living:** The outdoor living industry can take advantage of the on-table fire solutions trend to offer innovative and convenient products for enhancing outdoor experiences. - **Gardening:** The gardening industry can tap into the trend of kitsch outdoor decor by creating unique and whimsical planters that add charm to garden spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dining Table Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-fire-pit.md) - [Convenient Personal Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-fireplace1.md) - [Functional Design-Conscious Fit Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiki-patio-smokeless-fire-pit.md) - [Ultra-Durable Portable Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamurs-kaleidoscope.md) - [Compact Portable Campfire Device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecan.md) - [Contemporary Colorful Bucket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hachiman-bucket.md) - [Collapsible Campsite Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripod-torch.md) - [Smokeless Accent Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-tabletop-fire-pit.md) - [Mixed-Material Tabletop Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brasscene-harmony-flame-fireplace.md)