# Toasty Trivets The 'Toast It' Coasters by Patricia Naves are Quirkily Corky By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-it References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/05/07/what-is-odd-in-this-image/) & [oiti.br](http://www.oiti.com.br/) I'm just going to say it, I want these 'Toast It' trivets/coasters. Simple, environmental and adorably quirky, they will add that special touch to any kitchen. I mean, who doesn't love bread -- even inedible bread? Designed by Patricia Naves for Design Studio OITI, the 'Toast It' trivets/coasters would definitely bring a [country charm to breakfast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware), lunch and dinner. Highly convenient, they are also versatile. Most importantly, they'll just brighten up your mornings with [sweet humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-host-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Kitchen Accessories:** The rise in demand for environmentally friendly kitchen accessories creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop sustainable and stylish products. - **Quirky Home Decor:** The growing interest in unique and whimsical home decor presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for designers and manufacturers to create fun and functional items like the 'Toast It' trivets/coasters. - **Personalized Kitchen Accessories:** The trend towards personalized products in the kitchen opens up a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create customizable trivets/coasters that reflect individual preferences and styles. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the demand for quirky and charming items like the 'Toast It' trivets/coasters by incorporating similar design elements into their product offerings. - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can embrace the eco-friendly trend by developing more sustainable and biodegradable options, such as cork trivets/coasters like the 'Toast It'. - **Giftware:** The giftware industry can tap into the personalized kitchen accessories trend by offering customized trivets/coasters as unique and thoughtful gift options for special occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handmade Kitchenware Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-hearts-bread-warming-set.md) - [Warm-Toned Marble Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusine-coasters.md) - [Baking-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-butter.md) - [Breakfast-Inspired Novelty Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epure-xs-toast-bag.md) - [Cork Coaster-Integrated Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-coffee-table.md) - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Eco Cork Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-box.md) - [Artsy Serving Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoresin-accented-cheese-and-charcuterie-serving-boards.md) - [Minimalist One-Slice Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-appliance.md)