The Tallinn-based interior architect Hanna Karits emphasized the use of modern shapes, natural materials, and an eclectic color palette when designing this Estonian holiday home in the Moonsund archipelago. One of the goes was to create "a soothing environment that references the surrounding forest." For the project, Hanna Karits drew inspiration from the work of "one of her favorite architects, Frank Lloyd Wright," and mid-century modernist summer houses.
Wood is the dominant material in the construction of the Estonian holiday home. Hanna Karits utilized a wooden frame, cross-laminated timber panels, and then thermally treated ashwood for the interior furnishings. In order to diversify the texture, the designer tapped limestone for the floors in communal and circulation spaces like the kitchen and dining area.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Natural Materials in Design
- Designers are emphasizing the use of natural materials as a way to create a soothing environment and reference the surrounding nature.
- Eclectic Color Palette
- An eclectic color palette is being used in interior design to create a unique and modern look.
- Inspiration From Mid-century Modernist Design
- Designers are drawing inspiration from mid-century modernist design to create modern and timeless spaces.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can explore the use of natural materials and eclectic color palettes to create modern, unique, and timeless spaces.
- Construction
- Construction companies can explore the use of cross-laminated timber panels and thermally treated wood for interior furnishings to create sustainable and durable homes.
- Architecture
- Architects can draw inspiration from mid-century modernist design to create modern and timeless homes that reference the surrounding environment.
