# Rejuvenated Desert Farmhouses This Renovated Farmhouse Updates a Family Heirloom By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-09-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renovated-farmhouses References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/09/17/casa-no-tempo-renovated-farmhouse-manuel-aires-mateus-portugal/) & [airesmateus](http://www.airesmateus.com/) Manuel Aires Mateus has designed the 'Casa no Tempo,' a [renovated farmhouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-burns) located in the Alentejo region of Portugal. The house, which is nestled into a scenic site of pastures, lakes and wildflower meadows, will serve as the second holiday home for a pair of brothers. The home is a family heirloom, and they intend to see it into the next generation. That being said, incorporating the future into the past was a key element in the design process of the residence. The ultimate goal was to create a space that felt timeless, enduring. The front of the home is accessed through an archway, which is both [minimal and elegant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aip-azia-villa). The exterior facades are also kept simple: plainly white and decorated only with a few windows, which have been recessed into the veneer. The [white walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-local-house) continue inside, giving a sense of continuity and harmony. Large openings, windows and mirrors throughout the home offer a feeling of endless space and serenity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 27% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Renovated Farmhouses:** There is an opportunity to update traditional homes to better suit modern lifestyles and design aesthetics. - **Incorporating Future Into Past Design:** Designers can create spaces that integrate modern technology or design features while still maintaining the historical integrity of the original space. - **Minimalist and Timeless Aesthetic:** There is a trend towards simple, white exteriors and interiors with strategically placed windows and mirrors to promote a sense of space and harmony. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Architects and interior designers can specialize in modernizing historical homes for contemporary use. - **Real Estate Development:** Developers can renovate and update old properties to appeal to modern buyers. - **Sustainable Tourism:** There is an opportunity to promote eco-friendly tourism by renovating traditional homes to create sustainable vacation rentals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Renovated Rural Farmhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-place-in-the-country.md) - [Stone Ruin-Transformed Spanish Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-1627.md) - [Seaside Home Renovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-praia.md) - [Sandy Landscape-Reflective Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-da-encosta-n-grndola.md) - [Farmhouse-Converted Vacation Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estancia-san-jos.md) - [Renovated Southern Italian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-soleto.md) - [Plant-Filled Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-c.md) - [Historic Farmhouse Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-burns.md) - [Modernized 1960s Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castelli-romani.md)