With the rise of rainbow foods [1] and unicorn beauty products [2] in 2016, it seems only natural that the next phase in colorful trends would be home decor. Enter: the "oil slick" trend, a new interior decorating obsession with iridescent rainbow hues, meant to mimic the reflective color scheme of spilled oil or opalescent luster of a unicorn. Oil slick items are just starting to gather steam within the design community, so if you're always ahead of the next big trend, now is the perfect time to embrace luminous rainbows in your home.
This trend has taken over glassware, candles, accessories, and even gardening goods, so there are plenty of options for the trendy decorator on your holiday gift list. And naturally, because product prices range from stocking stuffers under $10 to high-end luxury items, we wouldn't blame you for grabbing a few things for yourself too! You've been nice this year, right?
Hampton Forge Tomodachi 10-pc. Knife Set [3] ($40)
Mapleton Drive Onyx Paperweight with Quartz [4] ($85)
Ginger Brown Tab Shell & Shagreen Round Box [5] ($310)
Ruko Black Tip Shark Pocket Knife - Assisted Opening, Liner Lock [6] ($20)
Rainbow Stainless Steel Tray [7] ($24)
Trademark Global Beata Czyzowska Young 'Colours of Rainbow' Unframed Wall Canvas Art [8] ($60)
Rainbow Dash Wall Art [9] ($45)
Tervis 24-ounce Rainbow Pyrite Wrap Tumbler [10] ($20, originally $22)
Mepra 5-Piece Natura Rainbow Flatware Place Setting [11] ($175)
Prism Light [12] ($30)
Speck 'Stylefolio Luxury Edition' Ipad Case - Metallic [13] ($40)
S'well The Galaxy Bottle - Venus [14] ($44)
CB2 3-Piece Beta Flatware Set [15] ($27)
Urban Outfitters Luster Stemless Glasses Set [16] ($15, originally $20)
Skinny Dip Hyper Laptop Sleeve - Metallic [17] ($40)
Tom Dixon Oil Pillar Candle Set [18] ($110)
Tom Dixon Materialism Oil Candle — Metallic [19] ($190)
Tom Dixon Materialism Oil Reed Diffuser — Metallic [20] ($115)
Tom Dixon Materialism Oil Hard Wax Diffuser — Metallic [21] ($55)
Naked Tough iPhone 7 Case [22] ($35)
Tom Dixon Warp Iridescent Glass Vase [23] ($368)
Urban Outfitters Iridescent Prism Puzzle [24] ($10, originally $14)
Iridescent Pendant Light Shade [25] ($44)
Oil Slick Planter [26] ($15)
Peacock Colored Iridescent Glass Ornaments [27] ($8)
Light Switch Cover - Oil Slick [28] ($5 - $8)
Oil Slick Modern Minimalist Print [29] ($4)
Rainbow Party Cup [30] ($16)