# Compact Drinking Commodes CB2's Elixir Mini Bar Stores One's Cocktail Collection in Style By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bar References: [cb2](http://www.cb2.com/all-new/new/elixir-mini-bar/s241055) & [cb2](http://www.cb2.com) The Elixir mini bar commode from [CB2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goop-and-cb2) features a streamlined and compact design. The modern furniture piece offers a perfect place to store one's cocktail collection and features a [space-saving concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table). CB2's elegant mini bar is designed by Leon Pfeifer and is transformative for its users. The multi-functional furniture piece acts as a two-in-one item and can be used both as a coffee table and as a mini bar that stores one's bottled beverages. The piece is crafted out of solid acacia wood and is sustainable in its design aesthetic. When closed, the item resembles a simplistic storage unit or side table but transforms into a bottle display piece when flipped open at both sides. The mini bar measures 24" in width, 12" in depth and 24" in height overall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Bar Carts:** The trend towards compact and multi-functional bar carts represents an opportunity for furniture and home goods retailers to capitalize on the growing interest in at-home cocktail culture. - **Sustainable Furniture Design:** The rise of sustainable furniture design presents an opportunity for eco-conscious consumers to furnish their homes with stylish and functional pieces that minimize their environmental impact. - **Multi-functional Furniture:** The trend towards multi-functional furniture offers an opportunity for retailers to appeal to consumers looking for space-saving solutions for their homes and apartments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Retail:** Furniture retailers can respond to the trend towards multi-functional and sustainable furniture design by expanding their offerings and marketing their products to eco-conscious and space-conscious customers. - **Home Goods Retail:** Home goods retailers can capitalize on the growing interest in at-home cocktail culture by offering compact and stylish bar carts, as well as complementary barware and cocktail accessories. - **Environmental Sustainability:** The trend towards sustainable furniture design represents an opportunity for companies to innovate and develop new eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Cannabis Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alter-interiors.md) - [American-Style Commercial Bar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commercial-bar-design.md) - [Cannabis-Friendly Modern Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-bar.md) - [Cabinet Drawer Wine Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dometic-drawbar.md) - [Simplistic Modern Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-davenport-drink-table.md) - [Home Mixology Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complete-bar-set.md) - [Wine Storage Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-side-table.md) - [Compact Kitchen Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-kitchen-furniture.md) - [Stylish Storage-Equipped Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basso-side-table.md)