# Suspended Ceiling-Mounted Shelving The 'TOUPY' Shelving Collection is Inspired by a Spinning Top By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toupy-shelving-collection References: [contemporist](https://www.contemporist.com/toupy/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20contemporist%20%28CONTEMPORIST%29) & [mademoisellejo](https://mademoisellejo.com/) The amount of usable floor space in a home has become more coveted than ever, which is increasing the demand for products like the 'TOUPY' shelving collection. Created by designer Joan Bebronne of Mademoiselle Jo, the shelving is inspired by a spinning top and is intended to be [mounted from the ceiling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-storage) almost like a chandelier. This helps to [save precious floor space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-shelf), while also positioning items at the exact height level required for accessing them. The 'TOUPY' shelving collection is crafted from wood that has been finished by a master craftsmen, and comes in several finish options including natural, bleached and stained. The shelves are suspended using a solid matte black metal bar, while a small lip around the circumference of the edge of the shelf surface prevents items from rolling off. Image Credit: [Jehanne Hupin](https://jehannehupin.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ceiling-mounted Shelving:** The innovation opportunity is for furniture makers to design more furniture for storage that mounts to the ceiling which would provide more usable floor space in homes. - **Space-saving Furniture:** The innovation opportunity is for furniture makers to design more space-saving furniture that doesn't take up a lot of floor space but still provides the necessary storage or seating. - **Minimalist Design Furniture:** The innovation opportunity is for furniture makers to design furniture with a minimalist design that still provides storage, seating or any other functionality. This will cater to the growing demand for minimalist interior design. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Industry:** Manufacturers in the furniture industry can start designing more ceiling-mounted furniture with minimalistic and space-saving designs. - **Home Renovation Industry:** Designers and contractors in the home renovation industry can recommend these types of furniture to clients who are looking for a space-saving solution. - **Interior Design Industry:** Designers in the interior design industry can use these types of furniture to accentuate minimalist or modern design themes while still providing the necessary functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Style-Conscious Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ledoux-modular-shelf-system.md) - [Modular Organized Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unit-shelving-system.md) - [Progressive Storage Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ledoux-prt-collection.md) - [L-Shaped Stacked Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-shelf.md) - [Japanese Woodwork-Inspired Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altitude-shelving.md) - [Room-Dividing Bookshelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frquence-shelf.md) - [Removable Plate Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gere-multifunctional-crockery-shelf.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Modular Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-modern-shelving.md)