# Wooden Block Homes The Wells Fargo House in Malibu Colony is Lumber Luxe By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-08-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wells-fargo-house-in-malibu-colony References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2010/08/08/controversial-wells-fargo-house-in-malibu-colony-sold/) & [chadrogers](http://www.chadrogers.tv/) The [Wells Fargo House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ICONs-3D-printed-homes) in Malibu Colony is a gorgeous architectural masterpiece. The outdoor living spaces of this estate is very Malibu, consisting of palm trees, rocks, exotic flowers and even a space for tanning. The house's interior however, emits a [cottage-like vibe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sky) with its focus on wooden floors and storage spaces The Wells Fargo House in Malibu Colony has four bedrooms, four bathrooms and measures up at 3,800 square feet. **Implications** - With such a luxurious yet homey feeling to it, the Wells Fargo House in Malibu Colony is sure to have a bunch of visitors staying indoors rather than going outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxurious Cottage Vibes:** The trend of creating luxurious homes with a cozy cottage-like aesthetic presents an opportunity for interior designers and furniture manufacturers to create unique and inviting spaces. - **Indoor Oasis Living:** The trend of incorporating outdoor elements like palm trees, rocks, and exotic flowers into indoor living spaces offers opportunities for landscapers and architects to create stunning indoor garden designs. - **Lumber Luxe:** The trend of using wooden floors and storage spaces in upscale homes opens up opportunities for timber suppliers and carpenters to provide high-quality materials and craftsmanship. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can capitalize on the trend of luxurious cottage vibes by offering design services and products that create a cozy and upscale ambiance. - **Landscaping:** The landscaping industry can take advantage of the trend of indoor oasis living by providing expertise in creating unique indoor garden designs that incorporate natural elements. - **Timber Suppliers:** Timber suppliers have a disruptive innovation opportunity to cater to the demand for wooden floors and storage spaces in upscale homes, offering sustainable and high-quality materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mid-Century-Themed Vacation Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bohlin-cywinski-jackson.md) - [Wood Cladded Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grafton-house.md) - [Earthy Off-Grid Textural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folly-mojave.md) - [Minimal Mid-Century Hollywood Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulholland.md) - [Mountaintop Wooden Cozy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-hunter-collective.md) - [Modern Mountainous Luxury Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-chisholm-architects.md) - [Sculptural LA Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cm-g1.md) - [Castle-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-hills-house-1.md) - [Juxtaposing South Californian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-bay.md)