# Ice Cooler Tables This Rustic Table From Builders Showcase Has Steel Trough By Jessica Marren | Published 2013-05-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-party-furniture References: [thedesignconfidential](http://www.thedesignconfidential.com/2013/04/builders-showcase-rustic-outdoor-table-trough) If you are handy with tools, why not spend a day building a piece of manly outdoor party furniture to show off your talents and create something totally functional? This Rustic table has a stainless steel trough built into the top. You can fill the trough with ice to keep your drinks cool, or use it to catch spills. It would be particularly handy during a friendly game of beer pong or flip-cup. The legs of the table are made of pine, which adds to the rustic and sturdy aesthetic of the piece. If you are looking for a weekend project, or if you are in the market for a new piece of outdoor party furniture, tackle this table project. Upon completion, you'll be the proud new owner of a quality-made table with a unique, built-in feature to kick off a summer full of fun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Outdoor Furniture:** Opportunity for businesses to provide DIY outdoor furniture kits and plans, catering to consumers who enjoy building and personalizing their own furniture pieces. - **Functional Design:** Create innovative furniture designs that incorporate functional features like built-in coolers or storage compartments, offering convenience and practicality for outdoor gatherings. - **Rustic Aesthetic:** Capitalizing on the popularity of rustic decor, businesses can design and manufacture outdoor furniture with pine or reclaimed wood materials to appeal to consumers seeking a rustic and sturdy aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Furniture:** Outdoor furniture manufacturers can explore opportunities to develop and market furniture with built-in features, such as coolers or storage compartments, to enhance outdoor experiences. - **Diy/home Improvement:** The DIY/home improvement industry can offer resources, kits, and plans for consumers interested in building their own outdoor furniture with functional features, catering to the growing DIY trend. - **Home Decor:** Home decor retailers can expand their product offerings to include rustic outdoor furniture designs, tapping into the demand for furniture that complements rustic-themed outdoor spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rustic Wooden Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-flag-cooler.md) - [Cutting-Edge Party Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meeda.md) - [Cooling Beer Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beercubes1.md) - [Seasonal Straw-Made Beer Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-bale-cooler.md) - [Shimmering Oceanic Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-table.md) - [Outdoor Resin-Made Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suncast-backyard-oasis.md) - [Ultra-Sturdy Drink Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-oak-hard-cooler.md) - [Automatic Smart Coffee tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-coffee-table-black.md) - [Modern Rugged Mobile Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-cooler.md)