# Extravagantly Futuristic Abodes The Appealathon House Feels Like Staying in a Luxury Hotel By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-10-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appealathon-house References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/10/24/the-appealathon-house-by-granwood-by-zorzi/) & [zorzi.au](http://www.zorzi.com.au/) Grandwood by Zorzi built the 'Appealathon House,' a futuristic-looking abode located in Perth, Western Australia. The home features a [stone laid floor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-coachella) throughout its interior. The stone material is complemented by an open tread timber stair case, underneath which a small pond is located. At the top of the stairs, a bridge with floor-to-ceiling glass windows separates the master and junior suites. All of the bedrooms and bathrooms are styled to achieve the sleek feel of a hotel. The home features an [open-plan concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-grove) that is further enhanced by a wall of north-facing windows on the ground floor that allow natural light to filter in. Frameless stacking doors provide access to the home's [alfresco terrace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-waverley-house), further blurring the boundaries between inside and outside. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 71% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Futuristic Homes:** Opportunities exist to explore new building materials, open floor plans, and natural light which can help create sustainable and modern living spaces - **Luxury Hotels:** New technologies and design concepts can be utilized to create high-end residential spaces that rival luxury hotels - **Natural Elements in Home Design:** Incorporating functional elements such as ponds can add a unique aspect of luxury to modern homes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architecture firms can explore new futuristic designs that incorporate sustainable materials and concepts - **Construction:** Builders can discover new technologies and methods for creating luxury homes with advanced features and materials - **Real Estate:** Real estate professionals can showcase luxury homes with unique design concepts and amenities to appeal to high-end buyers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tranquil A‑Frame Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-a-frame.md) - [All-Glass Mesmerizing Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat.md) - [Sculptural Facade Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-facade-house.md) - [Temple-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-kidman-architecture.md) - [Hidden Resort Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-1.md) - [Whimsical Futuristic Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoohome.md) - [Modern Stone-Clad Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-coachella.md) - [Clay Ridge Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdwood-house.md) - [Brutalist Suburban Family Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-yarra-house.md)