# Birch-Lined Home Expansions The House of Many Worlds Underwent a Large and Luxurious Renovation By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-04-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-many-worlds References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/house-of-many-worlds/) & [austigard.eu](http://www.austigard.eu/projects/) Austigard Architects recently completed a luxe addition to the [House of Many Worlds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saltviga-house) in Norway. The addition is birch-lined for an aesthetically pleasing and eco-friendly option, with a long and slim floor plan. The main room features built-in shelving, creating a centerpiece for the room that looks like a work of art. With light flooring and large windows, the space allows natural light to flood into each room to show off the custom furniture and personalized touches throughout. The [large loft above](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omarama-attic) is encased in metal screens to offer a hideout for relaxing. The bright, minimalist aesthetic of the House of Many Worlds contrasts with the black finishes in the kitchen, reflecting the exteriors that are finished with [blackened timber cladding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-comet). Image Credit: [Ivan Brodey & Kaia Brænne](https://www.archdaily.com/photographer/kaia-braenne) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Home Additions:** There are opportunities for architects and builders to create birch-lined, environmentally-conscious home expansions. - **Minimalist Design:** Designers can explore the trend of bright, minimalist aesthetics in home renovations and expansions. - **Customized Furniture and Personalized Touches:** Entrepreneurs can capitalize on the demand for bespoke furniture and personalized interior design services in home improvement projects. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Construction:** Architects and construction companies can leverage the trend of eco-friendly home additions to attract clients and provide sustainable design solutions. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can tap into the demand for minimalistic design and customization by offering specialized services for home renovations and expansions. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can meet the market demand for customized furniture by offering tailor-made options and collaborating with interior designers and homeowners on home improvement projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Star-Shaped House Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunniva-rosenberg.md) - [Log Cabin-Inspired Minimal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restua.md) - [Timber-Clad Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thornbury-house.md) - [Norwegian House Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chr-tomters-veg.md) - [Tranquil Subdued House Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heliotrope-architects.md) - [Textured Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basalt-house.md) - [Reimagined Postmodern Residence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alder-house.md) - [Tranquil Sustainable Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saltviga-house.md) - [Wood Cladded Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grafton-house.md)