# Swedish Sauna Homes The Mill House by Wingardh Arkitektkontor By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-04-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mill-house-wingardh-arkitektkontor References: [atelier29.blogspot](http://atelier29.blogspot.com/2009/04/mill-house-by-gert-wingardh-from.html) & [wingardhs.se](http://www.wingardhs.se/) The Mill House is a design from Wingardh Arkitektkontor that draws inspiration from the [Swedish style of sauna](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermasol-1) and bathing for a gorgeous vacation home that's well integrated with nature. The Mill House features a [pool and sauna](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malvern-pool-house), both of which are adjacent to the creek that runs through the property. Luscious landscaping and light wood bring the nature theme home. **Implications** - The stresses of everyday life have inspired architects and businesses to come up with homes that provide comfort living for consumers. The combination of a natural environment, contemporary design and privacy is irresistible to consumers who enjoy escape. These beautiful, [secluded homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cloud-house) may be an investment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 42% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nature-inspired Vacation Homes:** Opportunity for architects and developers to create unique vacation homes that offer both comfort and natural appeal - **Sauna and Pool Integration:** Opportunities for designers to incorporate saunas and pools into homes to provide relaxation experiences - **Privacy-centric Architecture:** Opportunities for architects to cater to the privacy needs of consumers seeking secluded homes for escape, peace and tranquility ### Who This Affects Most - **Real Estate:** Opportunity to offer unique vacation homes that cater to the needs of consumers seeking nature-inspired living spaces - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for hospitality businesses to create unique accommodations such as private, secluded vacation homes that offer guests a unique experience based on nature and relaxation - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create innovative, nature-inspired homes incorporating saunas, pools and privacy-centric architecture elements to meet the demand of consumers seeking comfort and escape from everyday life ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Natural Material Stilted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yngsj.md) - [Serene Timeless Minimal Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-hkarn.md) - [Natural Material-Crafterd Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sommarhus-e.md) - [Compact Mobile Sauna Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-sauna-house.md) - [Wood Cladded Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grafton-house.md) - [Old Mill-Transformed Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-house-with-old-mill.md) - [Forest Sanctuary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sadowski-house.md) - [Skylight-Topped English Pool Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malvern-pool-house.md) - [Blocky Structural Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sa-hjort.md)