# Remodeled 1920s Abodes This Retro Bungalow was Given a Highly Modern Facelift By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-10-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-bungalow References: [martinfenlon](http://www.martinfenlon.com/index.htm) Los Angeles-based [Martin Fenlon Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denton-house) studio redesigned this retro bungalow into a sleek and modern abode. Located in Hermon, this 1920s house was granted new life. The team of architects at Martin Fenlon designed an add-on to the existing house. The addition provides a street-facing view of the street. While the old unit was built with torched cedar siding, the design team's new addition features modern cedar siding -- ultimately creating a unique and elegant contrast between the two textures of wood. During the renovation, the old porch roof was removed and replaced with a [sleek skylight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-house-renovation) which floods this home's interior with an abundance of natural light. The overall design uses the retro bungalow to create something entirely new without starting from scratch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Bungalow Renovations:** Opportunity for architects and designers to transform older homes into sleek and modern spaces. - **Contrasting Textures in Architecture:** Potential for incorporating contrasting materials like wood siding to create visually striking designs. - **Skylights as Design Features:** The use of skylights as a way to flood interiors with natural light can be explored in various architectural projects for a modern feel. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can leverage the trend of renovating retro bungalows to offer unique and modern design solutions to clients. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can utilize the contrast of different textures, like wood siding, to create visually appealing spaces in both residential and commercial settings. - **Renovation:** The renovation industry can embrace the use of skylights as a desirable feature in updating and modernizing older homes or commercial spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Juxtaposing Retro Cottage Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drew-mandel-architects.md) - [Fireplace-Centered Retro Bungalows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bungalow-sintmartenslatem.md) - [Blocky Extended Transformed Bunaglows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osullivan-skoufoglou-architects.md) - [Updated 60s English Bungalows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-wood-shingle.md) - [Balanced Renovated San-Fran Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redwood-house.md) - [Transformed Colorful Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gdr-bungalow.md) - [Mid-Century Renovation Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-perch.md) - [Ranch-Converted Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klein-agency.md) - [Hillside Mid-Century Renos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasadena-hillside-home.md)