# Campsite-Inspired Timber Beach Homes Refresh Design Creates the Cozy Baker Boys Beach House By Amy Duong | Published 2022-12-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baker-boys-beach-house References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/12/09/this-charred-timber-beach-house-on-an-australian-island-is-inspired-by-local-campsites/) & [refreshdesign.au](https://www.refreshdesign.com.au/)  Refresh Design introduces its new [Baker Boys Beach House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-essentials) which is located in Minjerribah in South East Queensland. The [holiday home hosts three distinct families](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-lane) that are sharing the house throughout different times of the year, ensuring that the design caters to all of the requirements. It has a contemporary design language that is also perfect for the [island and its beachy personality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasparakisfriel). The energy of the design is calm with a simplistic design that is described as one that is “It was obvious that the connection between nature and the shelter is more important than a more luxurious house, commonly found in cities," as stated by Monika Obrist, the creative director of Refresh Design. Image Credit: Refresh Design ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 14% - 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Vacation Homes:** Creating vacation homes with a contemporary design language that is eco-conscious and connected to nature presents an opportunity for innovation. - **Collaborative Living Spaces:** Designing homes that cater to multiple families or groups who require shared spaces without sacrificing privacy can be a disruptor in real estate and vacation rental industries. - **Minimalistic and Functional Designs:** Developing stylish holiday homes with simple, functional, and minimalistic design elements can be a unique selling point in the vacation rental industry and appeal to customers looking for simplicity and tranquility in vacation homes. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate:** The trend for eco-friendly vacation homes and collaborative living spaces presents an opportunity for real estate companies to innovate and appeal to modern customers. - **Vacation Rentals:** Vacation rental companies can explore collaborative living spaces and minimalistic, functional designs to cater to modern customers looking for unique vacation experiences. - **Architecture:** Designing modern vacation homes with eco-conscious elements and collaborative living spaces provide an opportunity for architects to develop sustainable and stylish structures that meet the growing demand for eco-conscious vacation homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eclectic Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ysg-byron-bay.md) - [Beach Club-Inspired Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sydney-coastal-home.md) - [Beach Shack-Inspired Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangalow-road-house.md) - [Coastal Timber Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-guaec-project.md) - [Coastal Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornwall-retreat.md) - [Beachfront-Inspired Small Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beach-home.md) - [Light-Filled Open Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sky-beach-house.md) - [Eccentric Australian Seaside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ysg.md) - [Minimalist Beach House Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1980s-beach-house.md)