# Expandable Bottle Brackets Miraje Augmentable Wine Rack Saves Space and Stores Drinks By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-05-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miraje-augmentable-wine-rack References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2011/05/12/miraje-augmentable-rack/35890) & [quirky](http://www.quirky.com/products/120-Mirage-Wine-Rack) Unless you never drink vino and refrain from buying any, an object like the Miraje Augmentable Wine Rack is well suited to a [cellar that's constantly changing sizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-climate-cabinets). Purchase a few [extra bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-stopper-1) and you can expand the product's storage potential, and if later you share a few rounds of drinks with friends, the unit can be compressed once more to save space. Five vertical segments of dark sculpted wood make up this [beverage shelf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life), and connected by sliding metal rods between them. The pieces can be spread apart or pushed together with ease, able to store up to eight bottles if the frame is fully open. Fit for counter tops and tables where surface area is always indispensable, the Miraje Augmentable Wine Rack is not only functionally, but easy on the eyes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Expandable Storage Solutions:** There is a trend for products with flexible or expandable storage that can adapt to changing needs or spaces. - **Multi-use Furniture:** There is a trend for furniture or storage solutions that can serve multiple purposes or be rearranged in various configurations. - **Sustainable Home Decor:** There is a trend for home decor products made from sustainable materials or with eco-friendly features. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can innovate in the multi-use space to cater to consumers who want versatile and space-saving solutions. - **Home Improvement Retail:** Home improvement retailers can expand their product offerings to include sustainable and eco-friendly options in the home decor category. - **Wine and Beverage Storage:** Companies that specialize in wine and beverage storage solutions can incorporate expandable or flexible designs to accommodate changing collection sizes or spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wine-Storage Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/placemat-hightop-table.md) - [Space-Saving Wine Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-splitglass.md) - [Wine Storage Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-side-table.md) - [Premium Wine Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-wine-storage.md) - [Wine Retail Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enofilo.md) - [Cabinet Drawer Wine Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dometic-drawbar.md) - [Customizable Wine Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-wine-cabinet.md) - [Sizable Wine Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equator-advanced-appliances.md) - [Flexible Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbox-modular-shelving.md)