Line Rainville is one devoted Trekkie. The 51 year old Canadian social worker completely converted her basement in order to replicate the Starship Enterprise room by room. Although understandably not a perfect match, it is astounding the amount of work and detail that went into its construction.
Spending $30,000 to achieve the transformation, Line Rainville's renovation project began with the desire to turn the basement into a home theater. From there, Line Rainville was struck by genius and decided to model it after the iconic set.
This is the ultimate tribute to the franchise, which is her favorite television show from her childhood. Line Rainville reveals, "Standing there, being 51 years old, I was kind of beamed back into that 9-year-old girl's mind who so often wished her beloved Captain Kirk could bring her aboard his vessel."
What's Driving This Trend
- Sci-fi Themed Home Renovations
- Companies can capitalize on consumers' love of nostalgia and sci-fi by offering services to fully transform a home into a sci-fi set.
- Fan Culture as a Form of Home Decor
- Home decor businesses can incorporate elements of popular fandoms into their designs to appeal to consumers' sense of nostalgia and connection to their favorite shows and movies.
- Home Entertainment Center Expansion
- As more people stay at home to watch movies and play games, businesses can offer custom home entertainment center services that meet consumers' specific needs and interests.
Who This Affects Most
- Home Renovation
- Home renovation companies can offer specialty services to transform a room or entire home into a sci-fi themed space for the growing number of fans who seek a fully immersive experience.
- Geek Culture Merchandise
- Businesses selling sci-fi or other fandom merchandise can incorporate home decor items into their product lines to expand their offerings and appeal to fans who desire unique decor for their homes.
- Home Entertainment Technology
- As more people focus on home entertainment, businesses can expand their offerings with high-tech sound, lighting and custom furnishings to meet consumers' needs for creating an immersive home entertainment experience.
