# Lighthouse Living Converting an Old, Oddly Shaped Building Into a Functional Space By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-07-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-living-converted References: [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/travel/lighthouse-living-088951?image_id=198901) There is a certain sense of romanticism associated with lighthouses. Perhaps it's old [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marilyn-monroe-barbie) that has stereotyped this secluded location as the ideal spot for romance, but regardless, lighthouses have always been a location of intrigue. With that in mind, it is no surprise that more people have been [converting old lighthouses into creative homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-under-the-poplars). Take a look at the converted lighthouse in the gallery and fall in love with this [creative concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-calendar). **Implications** - Consumers want to have their homes reflect their personalities so that their guests understand their values. For this reason, customers now desire homes that are tailored to their tastes. Businesses who are wise in any industry will similarly recognize this consumer quest for hyper-customized goods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Hyper-customized Homes:** Opportunity for businesses to cater to consumer desires for hyper-customized homes that reflect their personalities and values. - **Lighthouse Conversion:** Trend of converting old lighthouses into creative and unique living spaces, offering opportunities for real estate developers and architects. - **Romanticism and Nostalgia:** Growing demand for unique living spaces and experiences that evoke a sense of romanticism and nostalgia. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate Development:** Lighthouse conversions present new opportunities for real estate developers to create unique and sought-after living spaces. - **Architecture and Design:** Designers and architects have the opportunity to showcase their creativity by transforming old lighthouses into functional and aesthetically pleasing homes. - **Personalized Home Goods:** Increased demand for hyper-customized homes creates a market for businesses to provide personalized home goods and furnishings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timber-Framed Croatian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-house.md) - [Lighthouse-Resembling Urban Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-port-square.md) - [Lighthouse-Inspired Seafood Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maine-seafood-lighthouse.md) - [Metaphorical Physical Community Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-church.md) - [Converted Industrial Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1960s-warehouse.md) - [Connected Lamp-Style Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/projector-concept.md) - [Lighthouse-Inspired Urban Tall Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safdie-architects-1.md) - [Lighthouse-Functioning Concrete Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-pavilion.md) - [Mid-Century Modern Historical Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lark-house.md)