# Abandoned Men's Club Renovations The Harmony Club Gets a Second Chance With a New Owner By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-harmony-club References: [yatzer](http://www.yatzer.com/An-Abandoned-Men-s-Club-Is-Now-a-Home) & [gasdesigncenter](http://www.gasdesigncenter.com/) Originally built in 1909, the [Harmony Club](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmony-commons) fell into disrepair and neglect for decades until David Hurlbut bought the property for $100,000 in 1990. Since then, David has poured his own unique style into the Harmony Club and has filled it with [antique furniture and coveted artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xstudio). He describes his interior design aesthetic as "Neo-Gilded Age Steampunk," with the most impressive aspect of his vision being that he saw so much potential in this [neglected building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-84th-street-brownstone) and had the courage to invest the time, money and effort into bringing it to life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Renovations:** Opportunity for innovative approaches to restoring and repurposing neglected buildings. - **Interior Design:** Advancements in designing unique and personalized spaces with distinctive aesthetics. - **Investment:** Opportunity for individuals to invest in undervalued properties and transform them into profitable ventures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** Potential for investors and developers to revitalize abandoned properties. - **Hospitality:** Market for transformative hotel and event venues that offer unique and visually appealing experiences. - **Art and Antique:** Demand for unique decorative pieces to furnish renovated spaces and complement the aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Historic Farmhouse Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-burns.md) - [Renewed Heritage Estates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kilmory-house.md) - [Restored Waterfront Hotel Properties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claramount-club.md) - [Crafted Historic Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pppler.md) - [Timeless Members’ Club Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/members-club-interior.md) - [Mid-Century Home Renovation Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-island-house.md) - [Luxuriously Artistic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-studio1.md) - [Mountaintop Wooden Cozy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-hunter-collective.md) - [Historical Mining Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mining-exchange-hotel.md)