# Lunchtime Mug Rugs Sandwich Coasters are a Delicious Way to Safeguard Your Tables By Michael Hines | Published 2010-12-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandwich-coasters References: [uniquedaily](http://uniquedaily.com/2010/12/sandwich-coasters/) & [perpetualkid](http://www.perpetualkid.com/sandwich-coasters.aspx) I am really starting to regret skipping lunch after seeing these Sandwich Coasters. I have seen many cool and quirky [sets of coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-coffee-table) in my time, but none have ever looked as delicious as Sandwich Coasters. These coasters contain nine pieces designed to create the [ultimate sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-sandwich) or cradle your drinks. Whether you are a sandwich superfan or are just looking to add some fun and life to your living room, you need to check out Sandwich Coasters. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Food-inspired Coasters:** Opportunity to create a line of unique and mouth-watering coasters that mimic popular foods. - **Quirky Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation potential to introduce more playful and unconventional home decor items. - **Functional Beverage Accessories:** Chance to develop beverage accessories that serve both a practical purpose and add a touch of fun to the drinking experience. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Potential for home decor brands to diversify their product offerings with whimsical and food-inspired items. - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to collaborate with designers to create unique and branded coasters for promotional purposes. - **Gift and Novelty:** Disruptive innovation potential for gift and novelty retailers to offer a wide range of food-themed coasters to cater to different consumer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schlotzskys-sandwich-studio-line.md) - [Barbie-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbieinspired-coaster-set.md) - [Warm-Toned Marble Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusine-coasters.md) - [Smart Tabletop Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tabletop-coaster.md) - [Self-Referential Sandwich Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandwich-maker-concept.md) - [PB&J-Inspired Sandwich Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbj-inspired-sandwich-plates.md) - [Plush Sandwich Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandwich-rug.md) - [Gourmet Lunch Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-eats-sandwich-studio.md)