# Handcrafted Wooden Mini-Bars This Cherry Oak Mini-Bar Boasts Elegance and Convenience By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-08-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-minibar References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3049019/civilize-cocktail-hour-with-this-swanky-minibar?partner=rss) & [wallpaper](http://www.wallpaper.com/design/best-bar-none-the-making-of-handmade-2015s-minibar-by-cecilie-manz-and-rud-rasmussen/9228) Designer Cecilie Manz collaborated with Rud Rasmussen to create this elegant wooden mini-bar for Wallpaper's Handmade exhibition. This wooden mini-bar concept combines retro accents with mondernized design. The bar itself is handcrafted with marble and cherry wood. At its essence, the bar's skeleton resembles a standalone bathroom sink. In place of the sink there is a low-hanging basin for ice. The tabletop is used as the place to craft and create drinks. There is also a wooden paneled backing to the bar that reaches past the ice basin and acts as a wall to [hang glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bargiani). The mini-basin is fully equipped with music capabilities and a carefully selected list of beverages and [bar snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complete-bar-set). A few of these items include an "Austrian Riesling, Swiss dark chocolate, Japanese koi hojicha tea and Spanish roasted almonds." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Handcrafted Mini-bars:** Handcrafted mini-bars offer a unique and personalized experience for consumers, presenting opportunities for artisanal craftsmanship and customization. - **Retro-meets-modern Design:** The fusion of retro accents with modernized design in mini-bars creates a visually appealing and nostalgic yet contemporary aesthetic, opening avenues for innovative designs that blend the old and the new. - **Integrated Technology in Mini-bars:** The integration of music capabilities and smart features in mini-bars provides an opportunity for technology-driven enhancements, such as automated cocktail crafting, personalized playlists, and interactive experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Artisan Craftsmanship:** The handcrafted mini-bar trend presents opportunities for artisans and craftsmen to showcase their skills and cater to the growing demand for bespoke, high-quality furniture pieces. - **Interior Design & Home Decor:** The retro-meets-modern design trend in mini-bars creates opportunities for interior designers and home decor brands to offer unique and stylish solutions that enhance the aesthetics of living spaces. - **Smart Home Technology:** The integration of technology in mini-bars opens up possibilities for smart home technology companies to develop innovative solutions that transform the way people entertain at home and create immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-in-One Timber Bar Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moba-drinks-trolley.md) - [Solid Wood Bar Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-wood-bar-cart.md) - [Whiskey Barrel-Decorated Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laizhou-bar.md) - [Cabinet Drawer Wine Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dometic-drawbar.md) - [Minimalist Cannabis Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alter-interiors.md) - [Modular Architectural Wine Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrique-bottle-holder.md) - [Luxurious Bar Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-bar-cart.md) - [Home Mixology Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complete-bar-set.md) - [Versatile Scandinavian-Inspired Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bars.md)