# Medieval Cardboard Chambers The 'Hidden Lines' Guest Room by Jeroen van Mechelen By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-12-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-lines-guest-room References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/12/06/hidden-lines-by-studio-jvm/) & [studiojvm.nl](http://www.studiojvm.nl/) In Vals, Switzerland, there is a [villa carved out of a mountain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-house). In that villa, you'll find the 'Hidden Lines' guest room by Amsterdam designer Jeroen van Mechelen of [Studio JVM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vipp-x-studio-ko). The Hidden Lines guest room is a vaulted room crafted of angled cardboard panels. The overall look and aesthetic was inspired by medieval painting, which lends an interesting old-world comparison to Mechelen's modern day use of eco-friendly cardboard and [paper-craft design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti). **Implications** - Consumers are intrigued when biodegradable textiles such as cardboard are utilized in a manner resembling solid materials such as wood. Corporations may potentially generate lots of publicity from crafting a signature product utilizing biodegradable textiles while simultaneously appearing eco-friendly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 11% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Biodegradable Textiles:** Biodegradable textiles such as cardboard are being utilized in a manner resembling solid materials such as wood. - **Eco-friendly Design:** Corporations can generate publicity by crafting signature products utilizing biodegradable textiles and appearing eco-friendly. - **Paper-craft Design:** The use of paper-craft design in architecture and interior design is gaining interest and providing innovative solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architecture firms can explore the use of biodegradable textiles in their designs and create sustainable structures. - **Interior Design:** Interior design industry can embrace eco-friendly and paper-craft design elements to offer unique and sustainable living spaces. - **Sustainability:** The field of sustainability can explore the potential of biodegradable textiles and their applications in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Cardboard Box Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karton-furniture-collection.md) - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Swiss Army Knife-Resembling Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crest-guesthouse.md) - [Sustainable Swiss Chalets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ls-design.md) - [Tranquil Secluded Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brecon.md) - [Natural Comfort Chalets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalet-cocagne.md) - [Mushroom-Constructed Room Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mush-room.md) - [Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-apartment-design.md)