# Vintage Trailer Homes Matthew Hofmann Converts a 1970′s Airstream into a Clean Living Space By Meghan Young | Published 2011-04-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matthew-hofmann References: [freshome](http://freshome.com/2011/04/12/interview-turning-a-vintage-trailer-into-living-space-with-matthew-hofmann/) & [hofarc](http://www.hofarc.com/) Converting an old, retro vehicle into a new, modern home isn't necessarily something new, yet Matthew Hofmann has managed to do just that with a beat-up [1970's Airstream trailer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airstream-x-tommy-bahama-resort-edition-camper-van). Instead of letting this vintage vehicle dictate how he was going to update and re-design it, he let his contemporary tastes take hold in order to create a clean, [minimalist space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levi-kelly) that ended up complementing the outer metal walls beautifully. Matthew Hofmann downgraded from a big house a couple of years ago to this [small trailer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramblenook-camper) in order to begin leading a simpler life. Matthew Hofmann spent just under $20,000 to renovate his trailer, but it is a fully functional living space that is mobile as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mobile Home Living:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional stationary homeownership with more affordable and flexible mobile living solutions. - **Vintage Renovations:** Market for renovating and modernizing vintage vehicles or homes to accommodate contemporary lifestyles and tastes. - **Minimalist Design:** Growing trend towards minimalism in design, focusing on simplicity and functionality, especially in smaller living spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Housing and Construction:** Opportunity for housing and construction industries to explore affordable and flexible mobile living solutions as a viable alternative to traditional homeownership models. - **Home Renovation:** Opportunity for professionals in home renovation and architecture to expand services to include the repurposing of vintage vehicles or homes for contemporary living. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to tap into the growing trend of minimalist design, especially in smaller living spaces, and offer creative and functional solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Home-Like Travel Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-vehicle-hd24.md) - [Modular Tiny Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vettel-haus.md) - [Refined Off-Grid Trailer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-vehicle-gt39.md) - [Recycled Material Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contihome.md) - [Transforming Beach-Ready Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hobby-beachy-420.md) - [Luxe Garage-Friendly Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-travel-trailer.md) - [Architectural Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyview-camper.md) - [Bohemian Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-birdy.md) - [Yacht-Inspired Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-travel-trailer.md)