# Traditional Dutch Farmhouses This Barn House Provides a Cozy Holiday Getaway By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-05-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barn-house References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/05/05/country-house-goedereede-netherlands-korteknie-stuhlmacher-architecten/) & [kortekniestuhlmacher.nl](http://www.kortekniestuhlmacher.nl/) Korteknie Stuhlmacher Architecten is the design studio behind a Dutch [holiday home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-under-the-radar), located on Goeree Overflakkee island. The area is rather scenic, as the home is bordered by fields, sand dunes and trees. The architects decided to implement a [farm-like aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmworkers-house) that was inspired by the nearby agricultural buildings. In terms of the home’s configuration, the architects explain, “Just like a [traditional farmhouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-place-in-the-country), the house consists of several elements: a narrow ‘fronthouse’ parallel to the street and a much larger ‘barn’ behind it.” The home remains a modest size in order to keep it from overwhelming the surrounding architecture. As for the interior, it features an open-plan, double-height kitchen and dining area, a pitched ceiling and large picture windows to better appreciate the view. Finally, the sitting room features a wood-burning stove for additional warmth and coziness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 19% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rustic Farmhouse Aesthetic:** Opportunities for incorporating traditional architectural elements with modern living spaces. - **Minimalist Holiday Homes:** Demand for modestly-sized vacation homes that blend in with the natural landscape. - **Open-plan Living Spaces:** Design solutions for maximizing natural light and creating an indoor-outdoor flow. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Opportunities for architecture firms to design holiday homes that respect agricultural heritage. - **Interior Design:** Opportunities for creating cozy, minimalist interiors with natural textures and materials. - **Real Estate:** Opportunities for developing modest, eco-friendly vacation homes in scenic rural areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Architectural Archetype-Themed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-r.md) - [Modern Vacation Barn Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-greniers-de-babel.md) - [Prefabricated Timber Barn Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-fork.md) - [Farm-Inspired Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-barn-1.md) - [Relaxing Wooden Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatherhill-beach-house.md) - [Dutch Barn Spiralled Staircase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-van-beuningen.md) - [Barn-Form Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-house1.md) - [Farm Architecture-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmworkers-house.md) - [Scandinavian Barn Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-comet.md)