# Retro Architectural Illustrations Mike Ellis's Bedroom Illustration Series is Curious and Charming By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-04-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedroom-illustration-series References: [designworklife](http://www.designworklife.com/2014/04/02/mike-ellis-has-rooms-for-rent-illustration-age/) & [mikellis](http://mikellis.com/Room-For-Rent) Using a three-dimensional miniature house, this super colorful and beautifully lined bedroom illustration series takes us inside all the different rooms of this doll-like house. Entitled 'Room For Rent,' the bedroom illustration series by Mike Ellis is part of an [experiential installation show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residence-exhibition) at the Gladstone Hotel in Toronto. Showing us what each room inside the [3D illustrated dollhouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder) (Static Room, Nolan's, Mission Hill and Emma & Jameel) would look like, the artist uses [multicolor LEDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-abbey-fine-lighting) to allow the audience to peek inside people's bedrooms. The LEDs help bring the illustrations to life and expose things we might not normally notice -- because we're usually not really looking for them. The series is vibrant and shows the bedrooms in an architecturally illustrated way, which gives it an extra edge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 72% | 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 - **Architectural Illustration Trends:** The trend of incorporating architectural illustrations in designs for products, buildings, and spaces. - **Experiential Installation Trends:** Designers are creating immersive installations that provide unique experiences for viewers. - **3D Modeling Trends:** The trend of using 3D modeling software and technologies to create highly detailed and realistic designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can benefit from incorporating architectural illustrations in their products or spaces to provide immersive experiences. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Hotels, museums, and theme parks can use experiential installations to create memorable moments for guests. - **Architecture and Real Estate:** Architects and real estate agents can benefit from using 3D modeling technologies to showcase and sell their designs or properties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md) - [Geometric Colorful Residential Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphic-house.md) - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Luxuriously Artistic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-studio1.md) - [Ultra-Playful Studio Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-workspace.md) - [Eclectic London Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rufford-mews-apartment.md) - [Vibrant Milanese Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milanese-apartment.md) - [Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-special-studio.md) - [Marble-Patterned Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-interior.md)