# Charming Estate Properties This Scandinavian Waterfront Home is an Expansive Summer Escape By Emily Evans | Published 2011-08-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scandinavian-waterfront-home References: [freshome](http://freshome.com/2011/08/25/scandinavian-waterfront-home-displaying-a-charming-new-england-style/) & [skeppsholmen.se](http://www.skeppsholmen.se/stockholm/villor?guid=3TVK19UBN7PCAT94&view=Facts) When it comes to summer escapes, estates like this [Scandinavian Waterfront Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-modern-scandinavian-reeded) are a benchmark for perfected properties. As you may have assumed from the title, this stunning abode is elegantly situated next to a waterfront in Scandinavia. The quaint white picket fencing and shudders within this Scandinavian Waterfront Home are reminiscent of [old English styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kilmory-house) mixed with country couture. This home boasts 213 square meters of functional living space, and not to mention plenty of surrounding property. With the mix of country living and upscale furnishings that this home presents, it's hard to imagine anyone who wouldn't want to vacation here. **Implications** - While many companies assume consumers are eager to purchase contemporary, minimalist products, in reality consumers are not yet ready to forgo old-school charm entirely. Products that offer traditional touches mixed with updated furnishings will be best able to touch on consumer tastes in mass society. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Traditional-modern Mix:** Consumers crave products that offer traditional touches mixed with updated furnishings for a mass appeal. - **Luxury Vacation Properties:** Estate properties like Scandinavian Waterfront Home set the benchmark for summer escapes that present a perfect balance of upscale luxury and functional living space. - **Country Couture:** Stylish interior and exterior designs with country couture touches, such as quaint white picket fencing and shutters, are on trend with consumer tastes. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate:** There is a growing demand for estate properties that offer luxury and functional living space, providing innovation opportunities in real estate development. - **Furniture and Decor:** The demand for updated traditional furnishings and interior decor presents an opportunity in the furniture and decor industry to create modern designs with country couture touches. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Consumer trends show that the demand for luxury vacation properties with unique charm is rising, creating opportunities for innovation in the hospitality and tourism industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rustic Coastal Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finca-style-coastal.md) - [Natural Material-Crafterd Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sommarhus-e.md) - [Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-1.md) - [Natural Material Stilted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yngsj.md) - [Contemporary Countryside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-countryside-home.md) - [Modern Scandinavian Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kemi-2025-model.md) - [Natural Beauty-Inspired Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scandinavian-design-principles.md) - [Serene Timeless Minimal Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-hkarn.md) - [Seaside Home Renovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-praia.md)