# Modern Fairytale Abodes This Sandstone House Mixes Whimsical and Contemporary Styles By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-03-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandstone-house References: [freshome](http://freshome.com/2014/03/14/traditional-family-house-made-sandstone-project-dg-spain/) & [inigoesparza](http://www.inigoesparza.com) Looking medieval and modern at the same time, this contemporary sandstone house is bound to bring back the baroque architectural style with a bang. If you've ever had fairytale fantasies, this house is the perfect mix between whimsical dreamy castles and [modern architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-coachella). Designed by Iñigo Esparza Arquitecto in Navarre, Spain, this sandstone house looks traditional and inviting because it mixes [geometric cubic designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof) with an old-worldy feel in every detail in the house. “The volume of the first floor holds the night-area, with three bedrooms facing the garden (south-west) leaving the dressing-room and bathrooms towards the main facade. Finally the basement contains a multi-purpose space and the facilities room,” says the design team at Iñigo Esparza Arquitecto. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Whimsical Architecture:** There is an opportunity for architects to combine whimsical and contemporary styles, creating structures that evoke a sense of fantasy and delight. - **Baroque Revival:** The juxtaposition of traditional baroque elements with modern design presents an opportunity to revive and reinvent this historical architectural style. - **Mixing Geometric and Organic:** Architects can explore the harmonious integration of geometric and organic shapes, blending modernism with nature-inspired elements. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can push the boundaries of traditional architecture by incorporating whimsical and baroque elements into contemporary designs. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can take inspiration from the sandstone house to create spaces that seamlessly blend traditional and modern aesthetics. - **Residential Construction:** Builders and contractors can explore the market demand for homes that offer a unique blend of historic charm and contemporary comforts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone Ruin-Transformed Spanish Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-1627.md) - [Textural Greek Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwand-house.md) - [Modern Dark Tonal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texas-residence.md) - [Modern Highland Residential Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-andes.md) - [Blocky Stone Perimeter Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forte-house.md) - [Stone Ruin-Upcycled Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atienza-maure-arquitectos.md) - [Sandstone Brick Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-and-steel-house.md) - [Ceramic Modern Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillsborough-residence.md) - [Compact Stone Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figuier-house.md)