# Stacked Rectilinear Residences Johnsen Schmaling Architects' Door County Home Embodies Minimalism By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-06-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/door-county-home References: [archiscene.net](http://www.archiscene.net/location/usa/door-county-home-johnsen-schmaling-architects/) & [johnsenschmaling](http://www.johnsenschmaling.com) Johnsen Schmaling Architects' Door County Home is located in the heart of Wisconsin and boasts a [minimalist facade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-hkarn) that consists of stacked, rectangular forms. Boasting a mix of dark wood and glass finishes, this home embodies a simplistic design style, yet reveals a myriad of hidden details. Boasting gorgeous views of its surrounding, wooded landscape, the home's living room features an open and airy plan and is accented with a floating fireplace that hangs from its ceiling. The home is also accented with a [walk-out deck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakeside-living) that extends from its living area, revealing stunning greenery and bringing inhabitants closer to nature. Door County Home is a contemporary take on the [classic cottage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stanfordville-house) and is a residence that marries form with function flawlessly -- resembling more of an urban abode than a country house. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 89% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Architecture:** Opportunities for creating custom, yet simplistic residential and commercial structures with smart technology integration - **Sustainable Design:** Innovation opportunities in creating eco-friendly physical structures that blend with natural surroundings - **Urban Cottage Homes:** Viable opportunities for rural-urban migration with modern green design in cottage-like homes ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Construction:** Innovative, eco-friendly residential and commercial design - **Real Estate and Development:** Development of sustainable, minimalistic eco homes for urban and rural markets - **Furniture Design and Manufacturing:** Creating sleek, simple and modular furniture to complement architecturally minimalist designed homes ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Narrow Lot-Based Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curtain-house.md) - [Dual Tonal Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/svart-hus.md) - [Log Cabin-Inspired Minimal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restua.md) - [Pavilion-Style Lakeside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearwater-lake-retreat.md) - [Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-1.md) - [Organic Lake Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usonianinspired-lake-house.md) - [Minimal Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caju-house.md) - [Refined Modern Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-house.md) - [Compact Calming Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-sheltered-space.md)