# Charming Cottage-Inspired Homes The Dune Home by Min2 Blends with its Rural Surroundings By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-09-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-homes References: [blog.gessato](http://blog.gessato.com/2013/09/19/dune-house-in-bergen-by-min2/) & [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/08/27/the-dune-house-by-min2/) Located in Bergen, Norway, the Dune House by Min2 Architects is an enchanting oval-shaped design located in a magnificent dune landscape. The designers state, “The high tall form had to fit in the dune landscape. During the design process this form became one of a dune or of a windswept group of trees sloping along with the worn landscape near the sea.” The house is encased in [custom-made clay tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clay-rise) made to look like pot-shelves. Inside, the house boasts three storeys; in order to optimize their view, the couple who owns the home mostly resides on the upper storeys, where the living areas are located. Inside, the house features tree-trunk pillars for support, giving off a natural, earthy vibe. Another organic touch comes in the form of the [seaweed carpet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iorram) used on the upper floor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Nature-inspired Architecture:** Leverage natural elements and organic shapes in architectural designs to create unique and harmonious structures. - **Customized Exterior Finishes:** Use custom-made materials that mimic natural textures and patterns to enhance the aesthetic appeal of buildings. - **Vertical Living Spaces:** Maximize views and optimize space by designing multi-storey homes with living areas on upper floors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate nature-inspired elements and customized exterior finishes into their projects. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can experiment with unconventional materials, such as seaweed carpets, to create unique and sustainable living spaces. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can focus on creating vertical living spaces that offer panoramic views and efficient use of space, appealing to homeowners seeking a modern and immersive living experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Relaxing Wooden Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatherhill-beach-house.md) - [Nature-Surrounded Miniature Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mini.md) - [Log Cabin-Inspired Minimal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restua.md) - [Contemporary Countryside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-countryside-home.md) - [Organic Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diachok-architects.md) - [Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-1.md) - [Contemporary Nature-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebo-house.md) - [Scattered Boulder-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbound.md) - [Monolithic Sleek Summer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollerup-atrium.md)