# Immersive Home Themed bedrooms reflect the need for sources of escape from the everyday. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Mar 6, 2014, updated Apr 3, 2014 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/immersive-home ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.9/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Immersive Home trend? **Immersive Home:** With the average American adult often working long hours on a full-time basis, finding the time and monetary allowances to fund a trip is often impractical. As an effort to find more conducive ways to escape the stresses of day-to-day life, consumers are turning to immersive at-home aesthetics to create a temporary departure from the ordinary. The use of engaging decor reflects the growing need for more imaginative alternatives to travel. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 16, 2013 to Mar 6, 2014 - Published: Mar 6, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Immersive Home trend ### Immersive at-home aesthetics As consumers have less time and money for travel, creating immersive at-home aesthetics offers a temporary escape from the ordinary. ### Themed and video game-inspired bedrooms There is a growing trend towards creating immersive and elaborate bedrooms inspired by popular games and themes, offering an opportunity for businesses to create unique decor and merchandise for this market. ### In-home treehouses and fully-adorned iconic bedrooms Consumers are increasingly seeking unique and playful bedroom designs, such as in-home treehouses and fully-adorned iconic bedrooms, offering an opportunity for businesses to create specialty home decor and furnishings. ## What the Immersive Home trend means for industry ### For Home Decor As consumers search for more imaginative alternatives to travel, businesses in this industry can offer unique home decor pieces, such as themed lamps, wall decals, or immersive bedroom sets. ### For Gaming and Entertainment The trend towards creating immersive and elaborate video game-inspired bedrooms provides an opportunity for businesses to create specialized merchandise, such as themed lamps, furniture or bedding. ### For Construction and Architecture As shown in the example of a treehouse inside a Brooklyn loft or the LEGO-themed bedroom, this trend provides an opportunity for businesses in this industry to offer innovative and playful designs for residential or commercial spaces. ## Trend signals for Immersive Home Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 51%, activity 58%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 51% - Activity: 58% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Immersive Home trend 6 featured examples from Apr 16, 2013 to Mar 6, 2014. - [In-Home Tree Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fullsized-treehouse): This Brooklyn Artist Built a Full-Sized Tree House in Her Loft (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for interior design firms to offer innovative solutions for incorporating tree houses into home interiors. - [Intensive Video Game Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portal-bedroom): The Portal Bedroom Transports You to a Mysterious Dimension (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The intersection of gaming and interior design presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the industry to create immersive gaming-inspired room transformations. - [Imperial Bedroom Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/princess-crown-headboard): The Princess Crown Headboard Adds an Aristocratic Touch (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for furniture manufacturers and retailers to create and sell personalized and themed bedroom accessories. - [Auto Mechanic Bedroom Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-bedroom-set): Dave Delisle's Car Bedroom Set is Great for Gearheads (Category: Autos) Implication: The furniture manufacturing industry can explore the production of car-themed bedroom sets by incorporating car mechanic elements, appealing to consumers looking for unique and th… - [Fully-Adorned Iconic Bedrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-bedroom): This Themed LEGO Bedroom is Designed for the Ultimate Building-block (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for interior design firms to create themed rooms for clients. - [Video Game-Inspired Bedrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-bedroom): The Super Mario Bedroom is a Screenshot of the Classic Nintendo Game (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the interior design industry by incorporating video game-inspired themes and interactive features into room designs. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - 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