# Airplane Trolley Minibars STEEL FUNK Upcycles Real Avation Meal Trolleys Into Drink Carts By Roman Nukhimzon | Published 2017-08-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minibar-aviation-trolley References: [steelfunk.ru](https://steelfunk.ru/?product_cat=vunderbar) STEEL FUNK is a Russian project that offers uniquely designed minibars for the home or office made from used or new real [aviation meal trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/system-tray). Each trolley is decorated with retro patents and pictures of a customer-selected theme, allowing plenty of room for customization. These [upcycled pieces of decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-4) offer a unique yet practically custom-made piece of furniture for one's interior to make guests and loved ones feel an atmosphere of first-class travel during an [at-home party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-entertaining) or family event. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Furniture:** The trend of upcycling furniture presents an opportunity for businesses to repurpose used items and create unique, customizable pieces. - **Retro-themed Decor:** The growing demand for retro-themed decor allows businesses to capitalize on nostalgia and offer customized products with a vintage feel. - **At-home Entertaining:** The rise in at-home entertaining provides an opportunity for businesses to offer innovative and stylish minibars that enhance the overall guest experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design and Manufacturing:** The furniture design and manufacturing industry can embrace the trend of upcycling to create unique pieces and cater to eco-conscious consumers. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can tap into the demand for retro-themed products by offering customizable decor items that evoke nostalgia and personalization. - **Event Planning and Hospitality:** The event planning and hospitality industry can incorporate stylish and customized minibars into their services to elevate at-home entertaining experiences for clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aircraft Door Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-exit-door-table.md) - [Contemporary Home Party Trolley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-diner.md) - [Artful Colorful Bar Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-trolley-1.md) - [Simplistic Elegant Metal Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alima.md) - [Stylish Shopping Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roulette-carts.md) - [Circular Rolling Bar Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolly-bar-cart.md) - [Luxurious Bar Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-bar-cart.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Solid Wood Bar Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-wood-bar-cart.md)