# Low-Slung All-Black Homes Deborah Berke Partners Designs an Elongated Contemporary House By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-09-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allblack-home References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/09/15/deborah-berke-partners-sackett-hill-house-connecticut/) & [dberke](http://www.dberke.com/) New York-based firm Deborah Berke Partners puts emphasis on the contemporary with this low-slung all-black home, located in rural Connecticut. The architectural practice exhibits a strong focus on modernism with low-slung elongated designs. Earlier this year, for example, Deborah Berke Partners completed a beautiful retro-inspired and slender [low-laying house in Indianapolis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openfield-house). Much like its predecessor, this stylish all-black home seamlessly inserts itself into the rich natural surroundings. The Sackett Hill House is elongated, [L-shaped and slender](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hudson-lhouse). On both sides of the structure, Deborah Berke Partners install sizable windows that establish a strong relationship between the interior and the exterior. As the residence is located two hours from New York City, the architectural practice aims to produce a calm contemporary environment that is ideal for a digital detox. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Contemporary Low-slung Homes:** The trend of low-slung, elongated designs in contemporary homes presents an opportunity for architects and designers to create sleek and modern living spaces. - **All-black Exterior:** The trend of all-black exteriors in homes provides an opportunity for construction companies and paint manufacturers to offer innovative and stylish options for homeowners. - **Strong Interior-exterior Connection:** The trend of installing sizable windows to establish a strong relationship between the interior and the exterior of a home presents an opportunity for window manufacturers to create innovative and energy-efficient designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can tap into the trend of contemporary low-slung homes to offer innovative and cutting-edge designs for clients. - **Construction:** The construction industry can benefit from the trend of all-black exteriors by providing high-quality materials and finishes to meet the demand for sleek and stylish homes. - **Window Manufacturing:** Window manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of strong interior-exterior connections by creating technologically advanced and aesthetically pleasing window designs that enhance the overall architectural experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern cedar homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadowlark.md) - [Rural Charred Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stanfordville-house.md) - [Angular Black Cantilevered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallowwood-cabin.md) - [Black-Concrete Mountain Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-house-1.md) - [Paired-Back Modernist Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modernist-interior.md) - [Roof-Planed Cascading Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worrell-yeung.md) - [Spacious Light-Filled Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-black.md) - [Dual Tonal Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/svart-hus.md) - [Spacially Contrasting Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barwon-heads-house.md)