# Starry Toy Shops The De La Cuna A La Luna Store Boasts a Constellation-Inspired Ceiling By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-la-cuna-a-la-luna References: [plusmood](http://plusmood.com/2013/04/the-toy-store-de-la-cuna-a-la-luna-juan-carlos-menacho/) & [juancarlosmenacho](http://www.juancarlosmenacho.com) Beautifully whimsical, the De La Cuna A La Luna toy store will teach children how to dream with their [constellation-inspired ceiling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loacker-galaxy). As though looking up into the milky way, visitors will feel like they are on an [adventurous journey through space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venus-lounge). Stimulating imaginations left, right and center, children and adults alike will not want to leave the space, which suits the store perfectly. Especially if they end up walking away with tons of bags in tow. Designed by architect Juan Carlos Menacho, the De La Cuna A La Luna toy store is located in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. According to the designer, the premise of the project revolved around such concepts as "coloring, animation, and imagination without limits, wild and indomitable, naturally bubbly and playful." It succeeds on all fronts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - 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 - **Whimsical Store Design:** Creating stores with whimsical and enchanting designs can captivate customers and create a memorable shopping experience. - **Stimulating Imaginations:** Creating spaces that stimulate imagination and creativity can attract both children and adults, enhancing brand loyalty and customer engagement. - **Adventure and Exploration Themes:** Incorporating adventure and exploration themes in store designs can create a sense of excitement and wonder, enticing customers to linger and explore the products. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Retailers can leverage whimsical store designs and stimulating environments to create immersive shopping experiences that set them apart from competitors. - **Toy:** Toy companies can explore adventurous and imaginative store concepts to enhance brand positioning and create a unique shopping experience for children and parents. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers specializing in retail spaces can offer innovative and imaginative store designs that cater to clients looking to create captivating, themed environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surrealist Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreams-is.md) - [Celestial Ceiling Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmobile.md) - [Galactic Children's Wall Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorena-canals.md) - [Astronaut Night Light Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/night-light-projectors.md) - [Moon-Inspired Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lua.md) - [Eclipse-Inspired Whimsical Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-traveler.md) - [Lightness-Themed Womenswear Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-by-one-1.md) - [Playful Cosmic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unidentified-playing-objects.md) - [Futuristic Commerce Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deji-plaza-phase-ii.md)