# Eclectic Material Housing The Capitol Hill House Uses Prominent Accents of Metal Wood and Concrete By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-03-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capitol-hill-house References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/03/26/capitol-hill-house-by-shed-architecture-design/) & [shedbuilt](http://www.shedbuilt.com/) The Capitol Hill House uses a range of materials to achieve its desired effect. Concrete, metal and wood are all staples of this architectural structure, and the result is a design that looks both chic and modern. The owners of the house wanted the kitchen to be a central point, considering one family member is an avid chef. As such, the kitchen has an open atmosphere and communal vibe, so both guests and family can enjoy conversing while someone is cooking away. Since [concrete, metal and wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassbrick-apartment) are the main materials used, the entire house has a very [industrial aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pattern-house). Moreover, the [high ceilings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-seven-floors) make the structure look more like a loft than an actual house. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mixed Material Design:** The use of diverse materials like concrete, metal, and wood in architecture creates a versatile and modern aesthetic. - **Industrial Style:** The incorporation of concrete, metal, and wood in interiors brings an industrial vibe to residential spaces. - **Open Concept Living:** Designing kitchens with open atmospheres and communal vibes fosters social interactions and enhances the cooking experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can explore mixed material designs to create unique and visually appealing structures. - **Interior Design:** Designers can incorporate concrete, metal, and wood elements to bring an industrial aesthetic to residential and commercial spaces. - **Kitchen Appliances:** Manufacturers can develop appliances that suit open-concept kitchens, providing functional and stylish solutions for avid cooks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Castle-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-hills-house-1.md) - [Simple Material Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openfield-house.md) - [Slender Alley Dwelling Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-house-1.md) - [Hillside Concrete Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1.md) - [Faceted Cedar Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-on-a-hill.md) - [Modern Kyoto House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/element-house.md) - [Exposed Concrete Steelwork Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamat-house.md) - [Moody Industrial Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pattern-house.md) - [Modern Minimal Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copas.md)