# Glittering Mountain Homes The River Bank House by Balance Associates Architects is Spectacular By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-07-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-bank-house-by-balance-associates-architects References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/03/28/river-bank-house-by-balance-associates-architects/) & [balanceassociates](http://balanceassociates.com/projects/riverbankhouseext.html) The '[River Bank House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/china-pond-passive-house)' by Balance Associates Architects is a truly spectacular architectural feat. Merging the coziness found in a [cabin with a contemporary retreat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-cabin) with unbelievable views, Balance Associates Architects have managed to create the best of both rustic and modern looks. Waking up to [breathtaking mountain views](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avber-house), the River Bank House features an incredible interior matched with a glittering exterior. During the day, the outside structure is gorgeous and features wood and concrete. At night, it truly comes to life with the accessories of light. The indoor-outdoor fireplace area that is built off of the side of the living room is a great touch for entertaining and general enjoyment. The River Bank House by Balance Associates Architects truly capitalizes on the extravagant views. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 85% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cabin-contemporary Fusion:** The trend of merging coziness found in cabin design with contemporary architectural elements opens opportunities for creating unique and visually stunning homes. - **Glittering Exterior Accents:** The trend of incorporating accessories of light into the exterior design of homes presents innovative opportunities to create mesmerizing visual effects during nighttime. - **Indoor-outdoor Entertainment Spaces:** The trend of building dedicated indoor-outdoor fireplace areas offers disruptive innovation opportunities in enhancing socializing and relaxation experiences for homeowners. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can leverage the trend of merging cabin coziness with contemporary architecture to offer clients unique and aesthetically pleasing home designs. - **Lighting Design:** The trend of incorporating accessories of light in exterior home design opens up opportunities for lighting designers to create captivating and visually appealing illumination concepts. - **Outdoor Entertainment Products:** The trend of indoor-outdoor entertainment spaces presents the outdoor furniture and accessory industry with opportunities to develop innovative products that enhance social gathering and relaxation experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tranquil River-Overlooking Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-bend-residence.md) - [Tranquil Riverside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalk-river-house.md) - [Mountain Courtyard Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-house.md) - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Thoughtful Lakeside Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakeside-living.md) - [Hilltop Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cloud-house.md) - [Mountain Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyview-house.md) - [Hillside Embedded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-slope.md) - [Alpine River Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/howqua-river-lodge.md)