# Modern Forest Homes Engel Architekten Designs a Stunning House that Blends Into Its Surroundings By Meghan Young | Published 2015-01-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engel-architekten References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2015/01/08/engel-architecten-completes-a-villa-surrounded-by-trees/) & [engelarchitecten.nl](http://www.engelarchitecten.nl/) Engel Architekten has recently finished work on a beautiful contemporary home in Zeist, a small town in the centre of the Netherlands. Interestingly, the main objective of the design was for the house to [blend into its natural surroundings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neville-park-residence). Even more interesting, it does just that in spite of the fact that it is the epitome of modernity. Engel Architekten was able to achieve this perfect balance through the use of neutral colors and floor-to-ceiling windows that grant people a peak into the [minimalist white interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-hkarn). With subtle accents of wood throughout, Engel Architekten ensures that there is a touch of nature in the design as well. Mostly, however, this refreshing element is reflected by the [tree-filled area around it](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kw-house). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 98% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Green Architecture:** Harnessing the power of neutral colors and natural materials to seamlessly blend modern homes into their natural surroundings. - **Minimalist Interior Design:** Creating a refreshing, white and clutter-free interior through the use of floor-to-ceiling windows and subtle accents of wood. - **Integration of Nature:** Designing homes that incorporate surrounding greenery and trees to enhance the connection between architecture and the environment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Real Estate:** Developing and marketing eco-friendly homes that harmoniously merge modern architecture with the natural surroundings, attracting environmentally conscious buyers. - **Interior Design:** Catering to the demand for minimalist, nature-inspired interior designs by offering products and services that create serene and clutter-free living spaces. - **Construction:** Providing construction services that specialize in blending buildings seamlessly into their natural environments, using sustainable materials and designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [A-Frame Forest Tranquil Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prez-palacios-arquitectos-asociados.md) - [Trapezoidal Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksa-studen.md) - [Gabled Forest-Side Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-house-1.md) - [Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenverblijf-nest.md) - [Contemporary Nature-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebo-house.md) - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md) - [Forest Lantern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iside-home.md) - [Nature-Rooted Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg.md) - [Modern Mountainous Luxury Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-chisholm-architects.md)