# Contemporary Country Cottages This Home Features a Traditional Exterior and a Modern Interior By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-10-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-exterior References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/10/24/west-stow-lodge-house-project-orange-suffolk-england-uk/) & [projectorange](http://www.projectorange.com/) The London architectural firm 'Project Orange' designed a unique home that features a traditional exterior and a surprisingly modern interior. When it comes to new houses, many consumers wants their home to look modern both inside and out. This family home manages to blend into the existing neighborhood without sacrificing modern design. From the outside 'West Stow Lodge' looks like any other English home. The house features a traditional exterior, complete with a pitched-roof and brick chimney. However, the home also features subtle details that allude to its modern design. The interior of the home boasts contemporary finishes such as white-painted bricks, oak joints and polished concrete flooring. The end result is a home that mirrors the local architectural style from the outside, but boasts sleek contemporary decor on the inside. As architect Christopher Ash explains, "We wanted to explore a traditional form, while making a house that was quietly of its time." The project demonstrates how designers can craft modern homes that fit into traditional neighborhoods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Traditional-modern Fusion:** Blend traditional architectural elements with modern interior design for a unique and visually striking home. - **Subtle Contemporary Details:** Add subtle modern elements to a traditional exterior to create a visually appealing contrast. - **Local Architectural Style Integration:** Design homes that seamlessly blend with the existing architectural style of the neighborhood. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can explore the fusion of traditional and modern design to create visually stunning homes. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers have the opportunity to add contemporary details to traditional spaces, enhancing their overall appeal. - **Real Estate Development:** Developers can create homes that seamlessly integrate with the local architectural style, attracting buyers looking for a blend of tradition and modernity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone Cottage Renos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hameart-project.md) - [Modern Interpreted English Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eight-gables.md) - [Juxtaposing Retro Cottage Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drew-mandel-architects.md) - [Contemporary Countryside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-countryside-home.md) - [Renovated Rural Farmhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-place-in-the-country.md) - [Traditional-Style English Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pines.md) - [Weathered Stone Minimal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotswold-house.md) - [Open-Plan Natural Material Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-hill-house.md) - [Spacially Contrasting Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barwon-heads-house.md)