# Antique-Inspired Housing Karen Bertelsen's Home is a Blend of New and Old By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-08-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karen-bertelsens-home References: [alifemorefabulous.blogspot](http://alifemorefabulous.blogspot.com/2010/08/antique-chic.html) Karen Bertelsen's home is the perfect blend of [modern and antique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sutton-house). Bertelsen has a blog entitled 'The Art of Doing Stuff, featuring funny little remarks and helpful household tips. Karen's crafty ways and cleverness is shown throughout her home. Incorporating [DIY projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/works-office) and different antiques, her home is skillfully and artfully balanced. The [white walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/townhouse-vi) within this house allow for her vast collection of quirky items to stand out, and add a calming effect to the entire space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Antique-inspired Homes:** The trend of antique-inspired homes creates opportunities for innovative designing and remodeling services that can cater to the specific needs and preferences of homeowners. - **DIY Home Projects:** The trend of using DIY projects for home decoration and design encourages the development of online platforms that provide educational resources and materials to help people become more hands-on with their home improvement projects. - **Minimalist Home Aesthetics:** The trend of incorporating minimalist aesthetics in homes creates opportunities for companies that specialize in clean design, storage solutions, and functional furniture. ### Where This Applies - **Home Design and Remodeling:** The trend of antique-inspired homes and minimalism creates opportunities for companies that specialize in home designing and remodeling services that offer unique styles and functional solutions. - **E-commerce and Retail:** DIY online platforms can tap into the booming e-commerce and retail industry by partnering with local and international suppliers to sell home improvement materials, tools, and kits. - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Companies that specialize in furniture and home decor can capitalize on the trend of clean and minimalist design aesthetic by offering functional and versatile pieces that can easily adapt to different living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clover-house.md) - [Modern Vibrantly Designed Craftman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craftsman-house.md) - [Modern Family Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westchester-family-home.md) - [Juxtaposing Retro Cottage Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drew-mandel-architects.md) - [Renewed Heritage Estates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kilmory-house.md) - [Historic Farmhouse Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-burns.md) - [Renovated Historic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danil.md) - [Renovated Rural Farmhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-place-in-the-country.md) - [90s-Inspired Vibrant Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holboro-house.md)