# Tranquil Secluded Retreat Designs Nicemakers Transforms the Brecon's Interior Space By Amy Duong | Published 2024-09-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brecon References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/09/17/nicemakers-renovate-swiss-chalet-interiors-the-brecon/)  Amsterdam-based firm [Nicemakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brecon) has taken on the design project of transforming the interiors at The Brecon, which is a [retro chalet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-sea) dating back 100 years. It is now a secluded retreat with 18 rooms and it is designed to be a 'high-end version of your own home.' The head of design at Nicemakers, Lottie Lorenzetti spoke to [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-under-the-ground) about the project, explaining that the rooms were meant to reflect guest rooms in someone's home rather than a hotel space. Lorenzetti shares, "We set out from the very beginning with the intention of not creating another clean, minimal, Swiss hotel aesthetic." The client, who is hotel operator Grant Maunder had the goal of creating "a hideaway which feels like a dream home." Image Credit: Michael Sinclair ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 29% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personalized Retreat Experiences:** The Brecon's transformation showcases the trend of creating hotel spaces that mirror personalized, homely environments for guests. - **Retro Aesthetic Revival:** The design project emphasizes a revival of retro aesthetics, blending nostalgic elements with modern luxury in secluded settings. - **Non-standard Hospitality Design:** Nicemakers' approach highlights a shift away from traditional, minimalist hotel designs towards more individualized, character-filled spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The industry's evolution is visible as it moves towards crafting highly personalized and intimate guest experiences. - **Interior Design:** Interior design professionals are increasingly focusing on integrating retro and nostalgic elements into luxurious, modern environments. - **Real Estate:** The real estate market is embracing the development of boutique, high-end properties that make guests feel at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refreshed Retreat Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brecon.md) - [Tranquil Nature-Centric Cabin Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nortehaus.md) - [Nordic-Inspired Alpine Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalet-bertha.md) - [Natural Comfort Chalets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalet-cocagne.md) - [Hotel-Inspired Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amsterdam-zuid.md) - [Tranquil Contemporary Cabin Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyatta.md) - [Rejuvenating Ecological Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selenite.md) - [Mountainside-Inspired Bespoke Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouchardon-hotel.md) - [Barn-To-Retreat Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amassa-retreat.md)