# Tree Palaces Bates Masi Architects Combine Wood Paneled Treehouse and Contemporary Design By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-07-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodsy-treehouses References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/trees-everywhere-modern-all-wooden-home-in-the-forest/) & [batesmasi](http://www.batesmasi.com/) From the outside, this [rustic home resembles the small treehouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burl-treehouse) that served as a sanctuary during childhood. However, this house is unlike other treehouses with its contemporary design and large, open concept. Designed by [Bates Masi Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-mile-harbor), the entire interior of this treehouse is covered in wood, from wall panels to flooring, and serves as a focal point for the home. Check out the gallery above to see more of this cozy cottage treehouse by Bates Masi Architects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 81% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modern Treehouses:** Opportunities for architects to combine contemporary design with natural materials to create unique dwellings. - **Wooden Interiors:** Increased demand for wood paneled interiors in residential spaces as a way to create warm and cozy environments. - **Open Concept Living:** Designers are exploring more open floor plans that allow for greater natural light and social interaction. ### Where This Applies - **Residential Architecture:** Trend for integrating natural materials as a way to create unique and sustainable living spaces. - **Interior Design:** Increasing demand for wood paneling as an accent or focal point in residential interiors. - **Sustainable Materials:** Growing trend for eco-friendly and sustainable building materials, such as wood, that blend traditional and contemporary styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vaulted Structural Telescopic Treehouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistree-home.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Shoreside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-house-by-the-lake.md) - [Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenverblijf-nest.md) - [Tranquil A‑Frame Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-a-frame.md) - [Tree-Surrounding Mass-Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-courtyard-house.md) - [Nature-Immersive Tranquil Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treehouse-villas.md) - [Contemporary Conservationist Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvascope-treehouse.md) - [Olive Tree-Centric Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentieth-house.md) - [Apple Tree-Surrounding Glass Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acdf.md)