# Winsome Whitewashed Cottages Roaman House by Bates Masi is a Big Cabin with Character By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-03-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roaman-house-by-bates-masi References: [blog.2modern](http://blog.2modern.com/2011/03/roaman-house-by-bates-masi-architects.html) & [batesmasi](http://www.batesmasi.com/batesMasiHome/batesmasihome.html) Having a [weekend and summer retreat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors) is fantastic, and if only the Roaman House by Bates Masi Architects belonged to you, your vacation could be all the more comfortable in such a handsome [holiday home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gdr-bungalow). Far from being a rustic shack in a forested setting, this delightful East Hampton dwelling embraces a homely rural aesthetic with a scale and program that guarantee you'll never get cabin fever here. The New York country house has been designed to expand with the growing family within, shifting shape to accommodate a breadth of indoor and outdoor activities with a cozy, yet polished appearance. Clad with clapboard siding below a traditional pitched roof and gable, the Roaman House by Bates Masi Architects embodies bucolic beauty with a contemporary minimal finish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rural Aesthetic:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Developing sustainable and eco-friendly materials and construction methods that create a modern rural aesthetic. - **Flexible Space Design:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Designing modular and adaptable spaces that can accommodate changing needs and activities. - **Contemporary Minimalism:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Creating minimalist designs and products that combine functionality and aesthetic appeal. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Introducing smart home technologies and sustainable building practices to the architecture industry. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrating technology and smart features into interior design to enhance comfort and functionality. - **Construction:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Utilizing advanced materials and techniques to improve the efficiency and sustainability of construction projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernist Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-assembly-1.md) - [Pyramid-Like Suburban Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oza-sabbeth-architects.md) - [Mountain Courtyard Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-house.md) - [Contemporary Countryside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-countryside-home.md) - [Boat Design-Inspired Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-mile-harbor.md) - [Lakeside Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muskoka-lakeside-cottage.md) - [Tranquil Cozy Canadian Cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-rock-cottage.md) - [Mountainside Cedar Alpine Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elizabeth-roberts-architects.md) - [Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-1.md)