# Kitchen Counter Floors The Flower House Embodies an Interior of Escher-Esque Overlaps By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-12-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-house References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/12/19/flower-house-with-concrete-interior-by-ezzo-architects/) & [ezzo.pt](http://www.ezzo.pt/) Germaphobes be warned: the [Flower House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hihat-house) contains a very unusual feature, merging two somewhat opposing domestic elements that generally do not overlap. Take a gander into the kitchen and you will discover that the countertop extends directly into the mezzanine floor of the dining room area. Yes, the same [continuous concrete surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t-house-extension) that contain the culinary cabinetry have been molded into a short flight of stairs and a traversable interior plane. This means that the same polished material on which you prepare your food is the same area on which you walk. Rather than presenting an off-putting arrangement, however, Ezzo's design is really quite compelling. The Flower House is a clever study of how to establish a collection of dynamic spaces within interconnected but multi-level sections of a [renovated home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terzetto-flat). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, 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's Driving This Trend - **Integrated Interior Design:** The Flower House showcases the trend of integrating different domestic elements into one cohesive design, creating unique and dynamic spaces. - **Multi-level Living Spaces:** The mezzanine floor in the Flower House exemplifies the trend of utilizing multiple levels within a home to maximize space and create interesting interior layouts. - **Seamless Material Transitions:** The continuous concrete surfaces in the Flower House demonstrate the trend of using the same material throughout different areas of a home to create a sense of uniformity and flow. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** The Flower House presents opportunities for interior designers to explore innovative ways of integrating different domestic elements and creating unique living spaces. - **Home Renovation:** The multi-level layout of the Flower House offers opportunities for home renovation professionals to design and construct dynamic interior structures that maximize space and create visual interest. - **Construction Materials:** The use of continuous concrete surfaces in the Flower House opens up opportunities for construction material manufacturers to develop seamless and versatile material solutions for interior design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Architectural Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-iron-house.md) - [Renovated Victorian Toronto Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-house.md) - [Sculptural Inverted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof.md) - [Elevated Leisure Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-leisure-habitat.md) - [Hillside Concrete Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1.md) - [Floral Wall-Defined Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ptios-de-ptalas.md) - [Curved Brick Entertaining Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sobremesa-house.md) - [Concrete Modern Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t-house-extension.md) - [Terraced Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-minamiazabu.md)