# Sleek Indoor-Outdoor Residences Noémie Meney's Pavillon d’Été Blurs Interior and Exterior Lines By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noemie-meney References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/pavillon-d--ete-by-noemie-meney) & [noemie-meney.tumblr](http://noemie-meney.tumblr.com/) The Pavillon d’Été by Noémie Meney is a summer home that blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor living. This retro-modern residence opens up to views of the outside, its surrounding town of Toulon, the westernmost city on the famed French Riviera. This gorgeous region is a popular spot for tourists and is home to this self-contained [summer residence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-praia) by Noémie Meney'. The residence has been converted from a [small garden atelier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galeria-house) into a spacious holiday home by its owners who wanted to expand the original, 1930's structure. The home's final plan features a kitchen, toilet and shower that are placed along its rear wall, an area that also includes a small sleeping loft that can be accessed by a ladder. "Its front becomes a double-height space in open connection with the garden and can be closed off with folding doors at night." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Blurring Indoor-outdoor Living:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in developing new technologies and materials that seamlessly integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. - **Retro-modern Architecture:** There is opportunity for innovation in creating modern designs that incorporate elements of retro aesthetic. - **Conversion of Small Spaces:** Developing efficient solutions for converting small spaces into functional living areas can revolutionize the concept of summer residences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can capitalize on the trend of blurring indoor and outdoor living by creating innovative structures and spaces. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality industry can explore the concept of retro-modern vacation homes to attract travelers seeking unique experiences. - **Construction and Home Improvement:** The construction and home improvement industry can develop modular and space-saving solutions for converting small spaces into comfortable living areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Garden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-pavilion-2.md) - [Wave-Inspired Malibu Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inland-lane-residence.md) - [Contemporary Countryside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-countryside-home.md) - [Discrete Lakeside Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palissade.md) - [Renovated Lakeside French Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-villa.md) - [Coastal Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patio-house-residence.md) - [Outdoor-Blended Summer Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/io-cabin.md) - [Nature Blending Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-tower-one.md) - [Monolithic Sleek Summer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollerup-atrium.md)