# Wooden Tornados Caution: The Sliver Restaurant May Give You Splinters By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sliver-restaurant References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/02/05/the-sliver-restaurant-interior-by-darkdesigngroup/) & [darkdesign.ru](http://www.darkdesign.ru/) Upon entering the premises of Sliver Restaurant, it is cautioned by the good folks over at DarkDesignGroup that you don gloves for protection. Ok, they haven’t issued such a warning, but this amount of wood combined with the name of the restaurant makes me fear multiple splinters. Yet Sliver Restaurant would definitely be a unique experience. Splinters aside, it has that [rustic appeal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logy) that has been seen popping up more frequently, yet Sliver Restaurant conforms to a [modern design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-house) that makes it an [upscale dining area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanjobs). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 - **Wooden Interiors:** Exploring the use of wood in interior design and architecture for aesthetic appeal and sustainability. - **Rustic Modern:** Blending the rustic and modern design trends for a unique and upscale experience. - **Safety Design:** Creating designs that prioritize safety and protection without sacrificing aesthetic appeal. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Industry:** Innovating in the restaurant industry by utilizing unique interior designs to attract customers. - **Interior Design Industry:** Providing creative and safe design solutions for restaurants and other public spaces. - **Architecture Industry:** Incorporating sustainable and safety-focused design elements in modern architecture and construction projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exterior-Inspired Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-restaurant.md) - [Ominous Interior Sushi Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-restaurant.md) - [Canopy Restaurant Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/millo-restaurant.md) - [Reclaimed Interior Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-aether.md) - [Curved Wall Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tin-tin.md) - [Blue-Toned Restaurant Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agli-amici-1887.md) - [Copper Wall-Lined Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikoyi.md) - [Elegant Steakhouse Interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-tte-dor-restaurant.md) - [Irregularly Shaped Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-red-tiger.md)