# Cozy Backyard Bunkies The Collingwood Shepherd Hut Offers Comfy Permit-Free Overflow Accommodation By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-03-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-bunkie References: [gute](http://gute.ca/collingwood) The idea of adding an extra room to your home might sound like a tremendous task, so it's worthwhile considering an appealing alternative, such as this [charming backyard bunkie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rover-tiny-homes-tulameen). Made by the talented Gute builders and designers from Ontario, Canada, this lovely little guest house can be placed anywhere on your property, and it shouldn't even require a permit. Supported by an antique-style undercarriage, the mobile abode has a cozy cottagey look about it with [solid lumber siding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-pod) and red cedar shingles. The rounded frame of the camper cabin encloses a lovely interior that's clad completely in soft pale wood with natural pine strips and built-in plywood furnishings. Inside the [Collingwood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/somewhere-inn) backyard bunkie, you'd feel warm and at home. It makes the perfect supplementary sleeping quarters for vacation homes, country properties and even large urban lots. Along with the Classic hut, this supplementary domicile will debut at the [National Home Show](http://www.nationalhomeshow.com/) in Toronto from the 13th to the 22nd of March, 2015. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 87% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Permit-free Backyard Accommodation:** The popularity of cozy backyard bunkies reflects a trend in seeking alternative and permit-free ways to add extra accommodation to residential properties. - **Mobile Tiny Homes:** The design and portability of the Collingwood Shepherd Hut taps into the growing trend of mobile tiny homes, providing a compact and versatile living space. - **Rustic Minimalism:** The rustic and minimalistic design aesthetic of the Collingwood backyard bunkie aligns with the increasing trend of embracing simplicity and natural materials in home decor. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** The construction industry has the opportunity to offer pre-fabricated backyard bunkies as a cost-effective and hassle-free alternative to traditional home expansions. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore the potential of backyard bunkies as unique and cozy guest accommodations for vacation homes, resorts, and even urban properties. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the demand for rustic, minimalist design by offering furniture and decor items that complement the cozy ambiance of backyard bunkies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quaint Compact Tiny Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-premier.md) - [Spacious Portable Compact Bunkhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denali-xl.md) - [Rustic Contemporary Bunkhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guemes-island-bunkhouse.md) - [Adaptive Backyard Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-shack-1.md) - [Compact House Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipper-bnb.md) - [Captivating Modern Prefab Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skali-backcountry-cubiod.md) - [Compact Sustainable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana.md) - [All-Glass Mesmerizing Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat.md) - [Compact Dual‑Loft Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunyah.md)