# Whiteout Seaside Homes This House in Spain Brings a Minimalist Design Style to Life By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-04-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaside-homes References: [archiscene.net](http://www.archiscene.net/residential/seafront-residence-by-pepe-gascon-arquitectura/) & [pgarquitectura.es](http://www.pgarquitectura.es/en) When it comes to seaside homes, this one will likely surpass the expectations of design fans. Relying on simplistic design details, the [Pepe Gascón Arquitectura](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-suave-house) team creates a modern home with a retro inspiration. Following in the footsteps of Bahaus legends like Mies van der Rohe, the design firm creates a simple and linear residence that is displayed in a stark white palette. While the home's exterior is a bright white finish, its interior mirrors that same tone to create a fluid concept throughout. Furthermore, this residence is also accented with hints of warm wood and black metal finishes that act as its only non-white elements. Like most seaside homes, this [house in Gerona, Spain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-mila) is surrounded by large windows and skylights, ensuring plenty of natural light for inhabitants all day long. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Minimalist Seaside Homes:** Design and architecture firms can explore new ways of using simplicity and retro inspiration to create modern homes with fluid concepts. - **White Palette Interiors:** Interior designers and home decor companies can experiment with bright white finishes and non-white accent elements to create a fresh, modern aesthetic. - **Maximized Natural Light:** Architects and builders can focus on incorporating large windows and skylights into their designs to bring more natural light into homes and buildings. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Architecture and design firms can leverage minimalist and retro-inspired design styles to create modern homes with fluid concepts. - **Interior Design and Home Decor:** Interior designers and home decor companies can explore the use of bright white finishes and non-white accent elements to create a fresh, modern aesthetic. - **Construction and Building:** Builders and construction companies can focus on incorporating large windows and skylights into their designs to bring more natural light into homes and buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boxy Shaped Beach Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roman-izquierdo-bouldstridge.md) - [Coastal-Inspired Home Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-puerto.md) - [Modern Architectural Seaside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strandhouse.md) - [Seaside Home Renovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-praia.md) - [Minimalist Beach House Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1980s-beach-house.md) - [Coastal Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasparakisfriel.md) - [Off-Grid Oceanside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio.md) - [Panoramic Scenic Dreamy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-sozopol.md) - [Sea-Inspired Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ona.md)