# Watermelon Ceiling Panels Check out the Austin Mod House in Texas by Paul Schuster By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-01-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/austin-mod-house References: [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/family-friendly-austin-modhouse-107276) & [blog.austinmodhouse](http://blog.austinmodhouse.com/) Katharina and Paul Schuster moved to Austin, Texas from California so they could create their dream house. The result is the [Austin Mod House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helvetia), an eclectic and livable mix of mod detail and functional furnishings. Paul Schuster taught himself how to do a lot of the improvements to the house, and he even documented his experience in a blog linked below. The decor in this home is resourceful and clever. The downstairs floor, for example, is a kind of mosaic created from shattered recycled glass bottles. Check out the gallery for more of the Austin Mod House. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Sustainable Home Design:** The use of recycled materials in home design presents opportunities for companies to create sustainable and eco-friendly products. - **DIY Home Improvement:** The trend of homeowners taking on DIY projects opens up opportunities for businesses to provide tools, resources, and educational content to support their efforts. - **Eclectic and Functional Decor:** The demand for unique and multifunctional home decor inspires businesses to create innovative products that combine style and practicality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Improvement Retail:** Home improvement retailers can tap into the sustainable home design trend by offering a wide range of eco-friendly and recycled building materials and products. - **DIY Education and Services:** Companies specializing in DIY education and services can provide step-by-step guides, online tutorials, and workshops to empower homeowners in their home improvement projects. - **Interior Design and Decor:** Interior design and decor companies can cater to the demand for eclectic and functional decor by creating unique furniture pieces and accessories that combine style and practicality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paired-Back Modernist Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modernist-interior.md) - [Sleek Modular German Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-anton-ii.md) - [Renovated Cantilevered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollingwood-modern.md) - [Palm Springs-Inspired Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonal-bliss.md) - [Mid-Century Style Montreal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residence-ave-duchastel.md) - [Textured Mid-Century Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highland-park-residence.md) - [Brazilian Modern Dallas Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brazilian-modernism.md) - [Mid-Century Holistic Home Restorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cm-g1-house.md) - [Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-theory.md)