Some of the most famous architects from throughout history cut their teeth designing houses, but they didn't design houses in the same way that home decor company Sourgrassbuilt does. That's because the brand doesn't build houses for people; it builds birdhouses inspired by famous architectural styles and architects.
Sourgrassbuilt, which is headed up by designer Douglas Barnhard, focuses on birdhouses with Mid-Century Modern influences. The homages clear in the designs include big names like Frank Lloyd Wright and Joseph Eichler, and Bauhaus is one of the aesthetics that the brand leans on most when creating birdhouses.
Since Barnhard grew up in California, he's also strongly influenced by the surfer culture in the region. As such, many of the birdhouses include cute miniature surfboards.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Architectural Birdhouses
- The trend of architectural birdhouses presents an opportunity for architects to explore their creativity and design skills in a smaller scale.
- Mid-century Modern Influences
- The incorporation of Mid-Century Modern influences in birdhouse designs opens up possibilities for designers and furniture manufacturers to create modern and stylish outdoor decor.
- Surfer Culture-inspired Birdhouses
- The trend of birdhouses inspired by surfer culture offers an opportunity for retailers and designers to tap into the beach lifestyle market and create unique coastal-themed products.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- Architects can explore the architectural birdhouse trend to expand their portfolio and showcase their design expertise in a unique way.
- Furniture
- Furniture manufacturers can capitalize on the Mid-Century Modern birdhouse trend by creating outdoor furniture pieces that complement the modern aesthetic of these birdhouses.
- Retail
- Retailers can leverage the surfer culture-inspired birdhouses trend to attract customers who are interested in coastal-themed home decor and accessories.
