# Wooden Wave Diners The BanQ Restaurant in Boston is a Creatively Designed Space By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-12-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banq-restaurant-in-boston References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2009/12/banq-restaurant-in-boston.html) & [officeda](http://www.officeda.com/) The [interior design of a restaurant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-next-agency) is just as important to the dining experience as the menu itself, and the BanQ Restaurant in Boston wins on design alone. It could serve day-old french toast and still be considered great because its design is just that fresh. Designed by [Office dA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balboa-surf-club), the BanQ Restaurant in Boston features [wave-like wood paneling throughout its interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4space). It sounds whack but trust me, this is one ingenious design that will undoubtedly make for a truly inspiring meal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 68% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wave-inspired Interiors:** The trend towards wave-like wood paneling for interior designs is disrupting traditional restaurant decor and encouraging more creative exploration of unexpected shapes and textures. - **Design-driven Dining:** The increased attention being paid to restaurant interiors as a core component of dining experience presents an opportunity for designers to disrupt and innovate the culinary industry as a whole. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Incorporating natural elements like wood and water into restaurant interior design can create a more immersive, unique dining experience and disrupt traditional restaurant setups. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** The trend towards more experimental restaurant interiors presents an opportunity for interior designers to take on new projects and incorporate innovative ideas. - **Hospitality:** Hospitality businesses can stay ahead of the curve by investing in creative, design-driven spaces that elevate the overall customer experience and attract new diners. - **Food and Beverage:** With restaurants increasingly focused on creating a multi-sensory, immersive dining experience, food and beverage businesses can explore new ways to differentiate themselves and stand out in a competitive market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematically Designed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daphne-restaurant.md) - [Irregularly Shaped Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-red-tiger.md) - [Brutalist Museum Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantabrian-maritime-museum.md) - [Retro Sandwich Diners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renzo-sandwich.md) - [Blue-Tinged Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-dadong.md) - [Coastal Tradition-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anfibio-restaurant.md) - [Retro-Tinged Montreal Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buvette-daphne.md) - [Intimate Warm Interior Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casavant.md) - [Curved Wall Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tin-tin.md)