# Minimalist Hospice Masterpieces The Kyoto Kokusai Hotel Favors Basic Design Schemes By Emily Evans | Published 2011-07-27 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyoto-kokusai-hotel References: [letmebeinspired](http://www.letmebeinspired.com/?p=5122) & [kkaa.co.jp](http://kkaa.co.jp/) If you thought you'd seen a [minimalist hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trunkhotel-cat-street), you haven't seen anything until you check out the [Kyoto Kokusai Hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/six-senses-kyoto) by the architectural firm [Kengo Kuma and Associates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kengo-kuma-2). This simplistic hotel design showcases what many houses in Japan favor -- basic design schemes and simplistic living. The Kyoto Kokusai Hotel features not only stunning views of Japanese city life and modern rooms with wondrous wooden bathrooms, but a striking steak house complete with authentic floor matt seating! The Kyoto Kokusai Hotel is the perfect combination of modern and traditional design. **Implications** - Minimalist designs like this hotel continue to gain popularity as a backlash to popular, extravagant consumer habits like hoarding. Consumers continue to favor products that allow them to simplify their lives and de-clutter, which businesses should be conscious of. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Hip Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/hiphotels) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Design:** Businesses can capitalize on the growing popularity of minimalist design by creating products and services that help consumers simplify and declutter their lives. - **Basic Design Schemes:** There is an opportunity for businesses to incorporate basic design schemes inspired by minimalist architecture into their own products and services. - **Simplistic Living:** The trend towards simplistic living presents business opportunities in offering products and experiences that align with minimalistic lifestyles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** The growing demand for minimalist design creates opportunities for interior design businesses to cater to consumers seeking simplicity and decluttered spaces. - **Hospitality:** The minimalist hotel trend provides opportunities for the hospitality industry to create unique and calming experiences for guests who value simplicity and minimalism in their accommodations. - **Home Organization:** As consumers embrace minimalist living, businesses specializing in home organization can offer solutions and products that help people simplify and declutter their living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Traditional Japanese Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinmozen.md) - [Simplistic Traditional Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-seasons-hotel-osaka.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Elevated Pied-à-Terres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piedterre.md) - [Minimal Japanese Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate.md) - [Refined Japanese Serene Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/six-senses-kyoto.md) - [Wabi Sabi-Inspired Wellness Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kod-hotel.md) - [Zen Practices-Inspired Hotel Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-marriott-hotel-tokyo.md) - [Cut-Out Structural Narrow Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-rakuragu.md) - [Japanese Minimalist-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifteen-east.md)