# Life-Sized Dollhouses Abandoned Farmhouse Transformed Into Giant Playhouse By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2009-04-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-size-dollhouses-abandoned-farmhouse-transformed-into-a-giant-playhouse References: [blissfulb.blogspot](http://blissfulb.blogspot.com/2009/04/another-house-that-has-been-on-my-mind.html) Bringing to life the childhood memories of little girls worldwide, Canadian artist Heather Benning has transformed an [abandoned farmhouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-burns) in southwestern Manitoba into a [life-sized dollhouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollhouse-concept). She replaced the north-facing wall with Plexiglas to showcase its interior and then fully restored the house, complete with candy-colored walls and furniture from the 1960s. I can't see [Barbie and Ken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-dream-fest) ditching their Malibu beach house to live there, but it's impressive nonetheless. **Implications** - Consumers in today's fast-moving society relish in products that provide them with feelings of nostalgia. Not only do these products transport consumers back to a simple and possibly more enjoyable period of their lives, it enables businesses to be perceived by others as highly approachable. Consumers will likely invest in products with which they share a sense of familiarity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgic Design:** Creating products that evoke feelings of nostalgia can increase consumer investment. - **Transparent Structures:** Using transparent materials to showcase interiors can offer a unique and engaging experience. - **Retro Furniture:** Incorporating vintage furniture into design can add a touch of familiarity and nostalgia. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Exploring ways to incorporate nostalgia and transparency in art and design can create innovative and engaging pieces. - **Real Estate:** Using transparent structures, such as glass homes, can enhance the experience of touring properties and searching for homes. - **Furniture:** Incorporating retro furniture into modern designs can create a unique and personalized aesthetic that resonates with consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Film-Inspired Bright Doll Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mojo-dojo-casa-house.md) - [Life-Sized Doll Dreamhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbies-dreamhouse.md) - [Doll-Inspired Modern Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder.md) - [Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-joybird.md) - [Living Condition Awareness Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwelcome-home.md) - [Lifesize 90s Doll Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pockets-compact.md) - [Immersive Dollhouse Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-dreamhouse-candle.md) - [Architectural Toy Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-dreamhouse-an-architectural-survey.md) - [Doll-Inspired Bedrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedroom-for-ken.md)