# Reclaimed Home Vintage Stores This Ankara Store Resides Within a 1940s-Era House in Saitama By Rebecca Byers | Published 2016-02-25 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ankara-store References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2016/02/25/ankara-store-by-studio201architects-saitama-japan/) Located in the Japanese city of Saitama, this Ankara store is a stunning example of the serious character reclaimed materials can bring to a space. Situated within a [newly restored](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-aluc) [single-story wooden home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera) that dates back to the 1940s, the stylized boutique also boasts the benefit of offering a relaxing garden on the north side of the house. Located just five minutes from Omiya Station in the Saitama Prefecture, the Ankara store leaves much of its exposed beams bare and opts for plywood panels to serve as pillars separating the various sections of the boutique and creating a sense of flow in the space. The interior of the space has also been painted white as to maximize the supply of [natural light entering through the windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/josmo). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Reclaimed Materials:** The trend towards using reclaimed materials in creative ways to bring character to spaces presents opportunities for businesses in the interior design and construction industries to differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Retro Aesthetic:** The trend towards retro aesthetics and vintage charm provides opportunities for businesses in the fashion industry to create unique shopping experiences that appeal to consumers looking for something different. - **Combining Indoor and Outdoor Spaces:** The trend towards creating fluid spaces that blend indoor and outdoor areas presents opportunities for businesses in the landscaping and architecture industries to innovate in their designs and provide functional yet beautiful spaces for customers. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** The use of reclaimed materials and creative design can help interior design businesses to offer unique and personalized solutions to clients. - **Fashion:** Retro aesthetics provide opportunities for fashion retailers to differentiate themselves from competitors and create memorable shopping experiences for customers. - **Landscaping:** The trend towards blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces presents opportunities for landscaping businesses to create beautiful and functional spaces for customers that utilize reclaimed and sustainable materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Townhouse Transformed Retail Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-labo-kyoto.md) - [Repurposed Textile Factory Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-1.md) - [Boutique Grocery Makeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-clothing-boutique.md) - [Minimalist Warehouse Dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sko-restaurant.md) - [texturally artistic fashion stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-studios-flagship-stores.md) - [Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-4.md) - [Various Textural Homeware Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estilio.md) - [Japanese Zen Garden-Inspired Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calico-club.md) - [Colorfully Transformed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slatuinenweg.md)