# Contrasting Light Abodes The Shadow House in North London Features a Sleek Decor By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-11-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-house References: [liddicoatgoldhill](http://www.liddicoatgoldhill.com/work/shadow-house/) & [liddicoatgoldhill](http://www.liddicoatgoldhill.com/) Although hearing the name 'Shadow House' may make you think of something darkly mysterious, the design isn't actually as foreboding as the name may have you think. Designed by Liddicoat & Goldhill, the Shadow House is a [sleek and modern home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-studio-1) that definitely stands out on a street full of cozy brick abodes. The house is painted a [slick black on the outside](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texas-residence) and features similarly contemporary fixtures inside. With big windows and a general white decor, the Shadow House has a lot of light despite its name. Neighbors of the Shadow House probably can't help feeling a bit envious of such stylish living quarters. **Implications** - Contemporary customers are attracted to the most clean-cut designs available. Companies could focus on this sleek aesthetic in order to integrate itself into the modern market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 6% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sleek Aesthetic:** Companies could focus on this sleek aesthetic in order to integrate itself into the modern market. - **Light-focused Design:** Designers can create homes with big windows and general white decor to attract contemporary customers who appreciate well-lit surroundings. - **Dark Colors:** Utilizing dark colors on building exteriors could attract customers looking for a modern and stylish home design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects and designers looking for inspiration for sleek, modern homes should consider the Shadow House in North London by Liddicoat & Goldhill. - **Real Estate:** Real estate agents can attract modern customers by highlighting homes with a sleek aesthetic and light-focused design. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies could focus on modernizing their product offerings with sleek and contemporary fixtures to appeal to a young demographic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Black-Metal Angled Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-box-house.md) - [Refined Modern Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-house.md) - [Spacially Contrasting Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barwon-heads-house.md) - [Compact White-Painted Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitepainted-modern-home.md) - [Forest Lantern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iside-home.md) - [Reimagined Edwardian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunter-and-co.md) - [Harmoniously Renovated Riverside Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-by-the-river.md) - [Memory-Engrained Airy Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-lightness.md) - [Dining-Inspired Bright Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holloway-li-1.md)