# Rustic Scottish Holiday Homes GRAS' Chic Renovated Design Relies on Contemporary Minimalism By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-02-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scottish-holiday-home References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/11/29/kyle-house-gras-scottish-holiday-home-renovation-minimal-interior/) & [gras.co](http://gras.co/projects) Edinburg-based architecture firm GRAS was commissioned to update the aesthetic of this cozy Scottish holiday home. Dubbed the 'Kyle House,' the structure is positioned in the Scottish Highlands and is surrounded by tranquility. In an attempt to transfer this to the interior of the dwelling, GRAS focused on deriving ideas from contemporary cultures and minimalist appearances. The studio worked alongside Ruth Kramer — [Wildland's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-cruiser) head of design. The firm began with "an empty shell" that is estimated to date back to the late 19th or early 20th century. The interior was updated and "completely modernized," boasting a [rustic and minimalist aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rustic-renovation) that has been referred to as "monastically simple." This renders the Scottish holiday home a balanced and uncluttered experience that only relies on bare essentials. Photo Credits: Alexander MacLeod, [Martin Kaufmann](https://www.martinkaufmann.dk/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 41% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Contemporary Cultures:** Exploring contemporary cultures for design inspiration presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the holiday home industry. - **Minimalist Aesthetic:** Embracing a minimalist aesthetic in holiday home design creates potential for disruptive innovation in the architecture and interior design industries. - **Rustic Modernization:** Revamping old structures with a rustic modernization approach opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the architecture and renovation industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Holiday Home:** Incorporating contemporary cultures and minimalist aesthetics can revolutionize the holiday home industry. - **Architecture:** Exploring rustic modernization and minimalist design concepts can bring disruptive innovation to the architecture industry. - **Interior Design:** Applying a monastically simple, minimalist aesthetic in interior design offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Renewed Heritage Estates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kilmory-house.md) - [Natural Material Scottish Cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iorram.md) - [Local Stone-Clad Coastal Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caochan-na-creige.md) - [Highland Building-Converted Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moxon-architects.md) - [All-Grey Holiday Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-house.md) - [Textured Flat Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-casita.md) - [Zinc-Clad Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grianan.md) - [Log Cabin-Inspired Minimal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restua.md) - [Mountain Courtyard Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-house.md)