# Rustic Cottagey Home Extensions 'Black Ridge House' is a Cabin-Like Extension on a Victorian Home By Joey Haar | Published 2018-06-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-ridge-house References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/896487/black-ridge-house-neil-dusheiko-architects) Many of the homes in the Greater London Area are built in the Victorian style, but '[Black Ridge House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-butte-ranch)' brings a touch of country living into the city. The home extension, which was designed by [Neil Dusheiko Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-pavilion-2), features a [black wood cladding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-with-a-hidden-atrium) and a broadly angled roof that make the home reminiscent of cabins or cottages nestled into the forest. Though country inspiration might lead to a quaint and traditional building in lesser hands, the architects did a great job of keeping those old-fashioned undertones while still creating a distinctly modern design. The lower story of the extension is indeed cabin-like thanks to its gabled roof and tall stovepipe, but the upper volume is uniquely angled and augmented by a bold window that follows the shape of the roof. Image Credit: [Tim Crocker](http://www.timcrocker.co.uk/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Victorian-inspired Extensions:** Opportunity for architects to blend traditional Victorian aesthetics with modern design elements in home extensions. - **Cabin or Cottage Style:** Demand for home extensions that evoke a rustic and cozy cabin or cottage atmosphere in urban areas. - **Distinctive Roof Designs:** Innovation opportunity to experiment with angled roofs and bold window placements in home extensions. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can explore creative ways to combine traditional and contemporary elements in home extensions. - **Construction:** Builders can offer specialized expertise in constructing cabin or cottage-inspired home extensions. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for interior designers and home decor companies to cater to the growing demand for rustic-themed extensions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Black-Timber Farmhouse Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-barn.md) - [Textured Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basalt-house.md) - [Medieval Cottage Steel Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercress-cottage.md) - [Victorian Restored Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bindloss-dawes.md) - [Craftsmanship-Based Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-house-extension.md) - [Charred Timber Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grotto-studio.md) - [Victorian Home Modular Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-road.md) - [Revamped London Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vatraa.md) - [Roman Villa-Inspired Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cast-house.md)