# Punctuating Entrance Openers The Stoppy Door Stop Looks Like an Apostrophe By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-24 | Updated 2011-08-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stoppy-door-stop References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/stoppy-doorstop/) & [utrdecorating](http://www.utrdecorating.com/about_stoppy.php) The Stoppy door stop will surely come in handy when you want to keep that entrance opened, in style, of course. When one considers how new office designs are focusing on open concepts that foster environments full of interaction and communication, it comes as no surprise that door stop designs are becoming more and more prevalent. For existing workplaces that don't have the luxury of glass walls, communal areas and other layouts that promote a sense of community, keeping the door open is one way of doing just that. Brought to you by Under the Roof Decorating, the Stoppy door stop provides a fun and decorative way of keeping one's door perpetually open. Available in a slew of colors and shaped in a simple apostrophe-like shape, it would appeal to many people's tastes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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 - **Decorative Door Stops:** Designing door stops as decorative pieces to promote a sense of community and communication in open concept workplaces. - **Functionality and Style:** Increasing the focus on both functionality and style in office décor, with door stops as an example. - **Office Design:** The emphasis on open concept office designs, along with the need for functional yet stylish décor. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Supplies:** Opportunities for office supply companies to expand their product offerings to include stylish and functional door stops. - **Interior Design:** Creating new interior design options for office spaces that are functional and aesthetically pleasing, including door stops. - **Home Décor:** Opportunities for home décor companies to create decorative door stops for residential and commercial spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rotating Punctuation Mark Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotion-hanger.md) - [Cheeky Bathroom Plungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-plunger.md) - [Bottle-Optimizing Wine Stoppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-stopper-1.md) - [Comical Desk-Side Status Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-fence.md) - [Hands-Free Door Handle Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-lever-door-opener.md) - [Transforming Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-1.md) - [Stylish Multi-Use Entryway Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entryway-shoe-rack.md) - [Smiley Clothing Wall Hooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsahook.md) - [Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-bookmark.md)