# Suspended Chopstick Decor Basho Sushi House's Ceiling is Covered in Hanging Chopsticks By Joey Haar | Published 2016-11-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basho-sushi-house References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2016/11/14/paulo-merlini-suspends-chopsticks-ceiling-basho-sushi-house-portugal/) & [paulomerlini](http://paulomerlini.com/) Basho Sushi House, a new [Japanese restaurant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifteen-east) in Porto, Portugal, is decorated appropriately for the cuisine. The [small shop's ceiling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loong-noodles) is covered in chopsticks that hang suspended from strings of varying lengths. The choice of chopsticks as the central decor feature for Basho Sushi House is a self-evident one. Nonetheless, designer Paulo Merlini managed to present those chopsticks in a unique way. Though the shop is quite small, measuring at just 25 square meters, the entirety of the ceiling is covered by the [suspended utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grybova-hata). In total, the Basho Sushi House installation is composed of more than 8,400 chopsticks. According to Merlini, the general shape of the chopsticks is like a "structured cloud" with a pinned central section that alludes to "the profile of a Japanese temple." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Suspended Decor:** The use of hanging objects as a central decorative element presents opportunities for unique and visually striking interior designs. - **Cultural References:** Incorporating symbols and motifs from a specific culture can create immersive and authentic experiences in various industries. - **Maximizing Limited Space:** Making creative use of limited space through innovative design choices can be a key selling point for businesses operating in small areas. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can create engaging dining experiences by incorporating distinctive and cultural decor elements, such as suspended utensils. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and other hospitality establishments can differentiate themselves by utilizing unique and culturally inspired design elements in their interior spaces. - **Retail:** Retail stores can maximize the visual impact and create immersive shopping experiences by using suspended objects as a part of their decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lantern-Dangling Steakhouse Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aragawa.md) - [Aesthetically Functional Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restless-chopsticks-tableware.md) - [Minimalist Warehouse Dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sko-restaurant.md) - [Ominous Interior Sushi Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-restaurant.md) - [Minimal Interior Sushi Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushibox-restaurant.md) - [Culture-Honoring Spiralled Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rassen-chopstick.md) - [Brutalist-Inspired Serene Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushibox.md) - [Space Tourism-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ichi-station.md) - [Japanese Farmhouse-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchi.md)