# Refurbished Hut Homes The Shed by Richard Peters Associates is a Modern Hideaway By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-04-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shed-by-richard-peters-associates References: [busyboo](http://www.busyboo.com/2012/04/01/small-shed-conversion/) & [richardpetersassociates.au](http://www.richardpetersassociates.com.au/) The Shed by [Richard Peters Associates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luceros-y-penumbras) is a contemporary home in Sydney, Australia. A renovation of a deteriorating 19th century brick shed, this amazing home has been brought back to life. Modernized and functional, the previous art studio and building workshop is now a comfortable home fit for a family. With a strong and distinct vision, this memorable home features an open-concept living/dining area that is bathed in natural light. Filled with eclectic objects, the neutral-toned interior is juxtaposed with color found in art pieces and vibrant furnishings. Combined with [exposed structural elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hameart-project), eclectic accents give the home personality and a lived-in comfort. A perfect space for a design-savvy family, this quirky abode has plenty of nooks and crannies sure to bring out one's inner child. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 91% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Renovated Historical Structures:** Opportunity to revitalize and repurpose old buildings into modern and functional spaces. - **Open-concept Living:** Demand for spacious and light-filled interior designs that promote a sense of openness and connection. - **Eclectic Interior Design:** Growing interest in combining diverse elements and art pieces to create unique and personalized living spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects can explore opportunities to renovate historical structures and transform them into contemporary homes. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can cater to the demand for open-concept living designs that maximize natural light and create a sense of spaciousness. - **Art and Furniture:** Artists and furniture designers can provide eclectic and vibrant pieces to complement the trend of combining diverse elements in interior design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revived Stone Sheds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microhome-renovation.md) - [Adaptive Backyard Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-shack-1.md) - [Dual-Workspace Backyard Sheds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workshed.md) - [Skylight-Centric Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-house-renovation.md) - [Rural Shed Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tractor-shed.md) - [Converted Hybrid Studio Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowshed.md) - [Wooden Clad Jagged Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-architecture-and-design.md) - [Reimagined Postmodern Residence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alder-house.md) - [Sleek Timber-Constructed Sheds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nightlight.md)