# Imaginative Bookstore Ceilings The Carobna Suma Bookstore Boasts a Dynamic Ceiling Design By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-08-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceiling-design References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2015/08/07/carobna-suma-bookstore-by-milos-joksimovic-belgrade-serbia/) When it comes to interior design, there is a lot of emphasis that is put on fixtures and focal points of the space at eye-level, but the Carobna Suma Bookstore in Serbia has visitors look up with a quirky ceiling design. The all-white ceiling makes it seem as though there are liquid drops and [square tree creatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treevive) about to fall from the ceiling. This imaginative ceiling design shows that other than having consumers focus on sticking their noses in books, it pays to get them to look up every once in a while and wonder at the world around them. While the rest of the bookstore's shelves seem quite regular, it's easy to imagine that the style of the ceiling could be applied to a whole [whimsical bookstore environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-light) to have the effect of transporting visitors to another world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Imaginative Ceilings:** Interior designers may consider creating imaginative ceilings as a focal point of their designs. - **Whimsical Environments:** Creative environments can be a draw for customers looking for a unique experience. - **Visual Merchandising:** Retailers may consider utilizing unique visuals to enhance their displays and draw in customers. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Retailers may find success in creating a more immersive experience for their customers with imaginative and whimsical designs. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can utilize imaginative designs to create unique and memorable experiences for their guests. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment venues, such as theme parks, may consider incorporating imaginative and whimsical designs throughout their environments to enhance the overall experience for visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating Wetland Bookstore](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xixi-goldmye-bookstore.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [Book Pile Retail Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesop-store-1.md) - [Children's Story-Inspired Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-academy.md) - [Cave-Like Retail Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-interior.md) - [Delicate Illusory Ceiling Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aria-light.md) - [Energy-Saving Artistically Contoured Ceilings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contoured-ceiling.md) - [Wood-Wrapped Contemporary Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graded-school-library.md) - [Twisting Donut-Shaped Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hullabaloo-bookshelf.md)