# Adventurous Animal Hangers The West Elm Safari Hooks Bring the Excitement of Safari to Your Home By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-11-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-elm-safari-hooks References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Safari_hooks--Accessories--Home.html) & [westelm](http://www.westelm.com/products/safari-hooks-d139/) Made out of very chic, [powder-coated aluminum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dpartment) in all black, the West Elm Safari Hooks are a fun way to add some adventure to your home. Decorate your front entrance with these cute [coat hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bugle) or create a [safari theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reserve-hotel) in your children's bedroom, these hooks are practical as well as attractive. Choose from elephant, giraffe, stork and rhinoceros -- it is amazing how each of these animals lend themselves to becoming hooking devices. When you are not using these to hang anything, the animal shapes actually add a stylish look to your overall home decor rather than looking like empty hooks on your wall. For a chic yet practical way to decorate your home, try the West Elm Safari Hooks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Chic Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to combine style and functionality in home decor products. - **Animal-inspired Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative products that incorporate animal shapes and motifs into various industries. - **Personalized Hooks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable hooks that allow individuals to express their unique style and interests. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and smart features into home decor items for a modern, connected living experience. - **Children's Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design interactive and educational products that engage children's imagination and creativity. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative design solutions that enhance both aesthetics and functionality in interior spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Monkey-Inspired Coat Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkey-coat-stand.md) - [Sporty Climbing-Inspired Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-hanger.md) - [Jewelry-Like Handbag Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-hook-options.md) - [Quirky Structural Clothes Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hang-we.md) - [Animal-Themed Cleaning Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koala-sponges.md) - [Collaboration Kids Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-geographic-for-west-elm-kids-collection.md) - [Wilderness-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitat-collection.md) - [Geometrically Shaped Hanger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-hanger.md) - [Tripod-Like Garment Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-coat-rack.md)