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# Pine Cone-Inspired Family Homes
2XJ Architects' Design is Vibrant, Shingled and Quaint

By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-04-23 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pine-coneinspired
References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/a-family-house-in-druskininkai-inspired-by-pine-cones/) & [2xj.lt](http://www.2xj.lt/)

The design of this [family residence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg) in Druskininkai, Lituania is largely pine cone-inspired. 2XJ Architects drew motifs from the [forest landscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q88-residence) by the Nemunas river, ultimately creating a largely design-forward, unique and curious structure that embraces a quiet and vibrant aesthetic. The double-height ceiling of the home creates a welcomed space-enhancing element that leaves room to breathe and draws the attention to the upper wall and ceiling surfaces, which contain the most direct pine cone-inspired element. As the lower part of the walls are painted in dust blue, the upper white shingled part—that resembles the conical fruit's surface—draws attention and is truly a unique element to the interior design.

With a strong focus on [natural motifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maurpankhi), the rest of the pine cone-inspired home is decked out in a beautiful and vibrant palette of blue.

Photo Credits: [Darius Petrulaitis](http://www.petrulaitis.lt/)

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.9/10
- Popularity: 38% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Nature-inspired Architecture:** The use of natural motifs in architectural designs can provide opportunities for creating unique and eco-friendly structures.
- **Double-height Ceilings:** Double-height ceilings can create a sense of openness and spaciousness in a home or building design.
- **Vibrant and Curious Aesthetics:** Incorporating bold and unique design elements can create visually striking and memorable spaces.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Architecture:** Architects can incorporate natural motifs and bold design elements into their work to differentiate themselves and create innovative, memorable structures.
- **Interior Design:** The use of natural, nature-inspired motifs and bold design elements can create visually striking interiors.
- **Construction:** Builders can experiment with double-height ceilings to create unique and spacious structures, standing out in the market with striking spaces.

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