# Woven Wood Ceilings The Ikibana Restaurant by El Equipo Creativo is Whimsical and Warm By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikibana-restaurant References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2013/05/10/ikibana-restaurant-by-el-equipo-creativo/) & [elequipocreativo](http://www.elequipocreativo.com/) The Ikibana Restaurant has a whimsical warmth about it that is mainly due to its use of wood throughout the space. Yet instead of typical wooden panels or other such designs, the Ikibana Restaurant boasts a [beautifully weaved ceiling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispers-of-the-wildwood) that gives it an artistic appeal many will appreciate. Offering a [fusion of Japanese and Brazilian gastronomies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifteen-east), it is only appropriate that it would do the same in regards to its aesthetic. Designed by [El Equipo Creativo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimpton-los-monteros-hotel), the Ikibana Restaurant "quiet and minimalist the first, exuberant and bustling the second," as described by the designers. By delving into the two cultures to find a unifying similarity, the designers discovered that landscape was incredibly important to both. This is reflected in the artificial landscape created within the Ikibana Restaurant. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Asia ## 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 - **Whimsical Design:** Explore the use of whimsical design elements to create a warm and inviting atmosphere in commercial spaces. - **Artistic Ceilings:** Incorporate beautifully weaved or innovative ceiling designs to add a unique and visually striking element to interior spaces. - **Fusion Aesthetics:** Merge elements from different cultures to create a harmonious and cohesive aesthetic that reflects a diverse dining experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants, and resorts can adopt whimsical design trends to create immersive and memorable guest experiences. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore innovative ceiling designs to add a touch of artistry and creativity to their projects. - **Gastronomy:** Chefs and restaurateurs can incorporate fusion aesthetics to create unique dining experiences that combine different culinary traditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Warehouse Dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sko-restaurant.md) - [Stingray-Inspired Restaurant Roofs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overwater-restaurant.md) - [Canopy Restaurant Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/millo-restaurant.md) - [Copper Wall-Lined Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikoyi.md) - [Tropical Brutalist Dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchiko-miami-beach.md) - [Japanese Farmhouse-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchi.md) - [Earthy Palette Fine-Dining Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logy.md) - [Ethereal Mesh Canopy Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cs-somme-cafe.md) - [Regionally Inspired Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kioku.md)