These April 2015 furniture trends range from minimalist storage units to cardboard-made kids' desks that are designed with user practicality and minimalism in mind. Embracing simplicity, these furniture concepts consider budget, urban living environments as well as a product's life span and prove that less is often more when it comes to contemporary decor.
Reduction is a powerful pattern discussed in 'Better and Faster: The Proven Path to Unstoppable Ideas', a New York Times bestselling innovation book by keynote speaker Jeremy Gutsche. This pattern is just one of the concepts highlighted by Gutsche who suggests that removing layers or simplifying one's business model can lead to success.
In the case of these April 2015 furniture trends, minimalism and simplification is key. With standouts like dual-purpose storage benches, waste-constructed chairs and flat-packed workspaces, simplicity and practicality win out over added frills, allowing users to truly focus on the functional elements of each piece.
Top 30 Furniture Trends in April
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Upcycled Light Shelving
The Watson Shelf From JM & Sons Boasts a Reclaimed Wood Design
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Flat-Packed Tabletop Workstations
Adjustable Standing Desks Make it Simple to Set Up Shop Anywhere
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Draped Timber Tables
This Folding Table Top Can Be Propped Up for Extension to Left to Dangle
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Minimalist Industrial Shelving
The Russo Shelf from Jm & Sons Boasts an Aged and Rustic Look
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Deceptive Bar Stools
The Legless Bar Stool Features a Hidden Fourth Foot
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Coiled Clothes Racks
This Spring Hanger Integrates a Spiralling Bar for Gathering More Garments
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Cardboard Kids' Desks
Flatpacked Furnishings Teach Youngsters the Process and Logic of Assembly
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Beautiful Bike Furniture
Designer Manuel Rossel Creates Stylish Storage for Bicycles in the Home
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Phone-Charging Furniture
IKEA is Incorporating Qi Technology into Some of Its Convenient Designs
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Compact Towable Workstations
Rolling Desk Can Be Pulled Like Luggage or Linked as a Bike Trailer
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Futuristic Rocking Chairs
Durotaxis by Alvin Huang is Made Using 3D-Printing Technology
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Compact Accessible Kitchens
ChopChop Culinary Setup is Ergonomically Designed for Wheelchair Users
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Embedded Mirror Tables
Carla & Carlo by Florian Schmid are Handsome His and Hers Vanities
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3D-Printed Artistic Bookshelves
The Link Bookshelf Fuses Two Functional and Distinct Styles
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Custom LEGO Furniture
The LEGO Brick Coffee Table Lets You Decorate Like a Kid
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Ring-Grip Tables
This Side Table with a Handle Was Inspired By Antique Candlesticks
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Modern Bamboo Chairs
Nendo's Tokyo Tribal Collection Uses Wood for Weaving
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Artisanal Bench Storage
The Murphy Bench from JM & Sons Features a Hidden Compartment
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Curling Wooden Cubbies
This Scroll Shelf Embraces Your Possessions from Its Wall-Mounted Position
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Faux Luxury Furnishings
Fancy Flat-Packed Side Tables Imitate Marble and Wood on Paper Surfaces
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Industrial Stone Stools
The Harder They Come Collection Combines Unique Sea Rocks with Steel Rebar
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Two-Panel Tables
Designer Cedric Canaud Creates Unusual Flatpack Furniture
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Flying Boat Desks
This Motoart Desk Was Made From a Grumman HU-16 Albatross Elevator
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Collaborative Puzzle Chairs
Makershop's Printed Chair Was Created by Over 70 Designers
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Phone-Charging End Tables
The IKEA Wireless Charging Furniture Makes Smart Furnishings Affordable
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Paper Mache Perches
The Crumpled Chair Offers an Uneven Seating Surface with a Crafty Appearance
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Angular Partitioned Sleepers
Ice Bed Has an Encompassing Separator to Sharpen Up Studio Apartments
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Layered Felt Lighting
Feltology by Lorenzo Polo Boasts Psychedelic Patterns and Sculptural Appeal
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Whimsical Balloon Seating
Satoshi Itasaka's Balloon Chair is Inspired by a 50s Short Film
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Illusory Furniture Commercials
OK Go's Red Star Macalline Ad Captivates with Visual Trickery
Related Ideas
Chic Pegboard Shelving
Peg-It-All by Kreisdesign is a Modern Version for Stylish Homes
Upcycled Light Shelving
The Watson Shelf From JM & Sons Boasts a Reclaimed Wood Design
Conceptual Wood Furniture
Arca Studio Creates Unusual Designs for Modern Homes
Artisanal Japanese Cafes
Tokyo's Sarutahiko Coffee Boasts Local Products and Home-Grown Goodies
Razor-Sharp Furnishings
The Blade Table Embodies a Clean-Cut Design for the Contemporary Kitchen
Space-Saving Cycle Storage
Pull-Out Bike Racks Only Occupy the Sidewalk When They're in Use
Two-Legged Chairs
Inactivite by Benoit Malta Focuses on 'Bearable Discomfort' for Health
Modern Sculptural Lamps
The Focal Point Light by Designlump is Practical and Chic
Minimalist Industrial Shelving
The Russo Shelf from Jm & Sons Boasts an Aged and Rustic Look
Mobile Cardboard Furniture
Refold's Recyclable Standing Portable Desk Quickly Folds Into Itself
Tipsy Task Chairs
This Spring-Framed Chair Offsets the Drunken Sway of the Sitter
Water Balloon Performances
(In)Voluntary Acts by Cheryl Pope Leave Our Heads in the Clouds
Reflective Triangle Shelving
Etsy's The 807 Shop Features Geometric Home Accessories
Scroll Solar Chargers
Rollable Eco Gadget Harnesses the Sun's Energy to Keep Your Phone's Power On
Surf-Like Office Decks
The Level Encourages Better Physical Health and More Movement at Work
Gradient Perforated Shelving
In the Fog by Dmitry Kozinenko is an Aesthetically Unique Collection
Sustainable Sophisticated Chargers
The Swich Wireless Charger is Viewer-Friendly from All Angles
Minimalist Tea Lounges
The Gourmet Tea Lounge in Sao Paulo is Colorful and Chic
Tough Cardboard Tables
The Renfold Desk is Sustainable, Portable and Sturdy in Form
Elegant Lemniscate Lamps
An Infinity Symbol Light Has a Continuous Looped Form and a Poetic Look
Fabric Feline Mazes
These Cat Mazes are Perfect to Keep Your Furry Friend Entertained
Organically Carved Stools
Jari Devad Designs a Wooden Seat for the '5 Studies for Nature' Project
Cardboard Kids' Desks
Flatpacked Furnishings Teach Youngsters the Process and Logic of Assembly
Adjustable Standing Desks
The ZestDesk Converts Any Table Into a Standing Desk
Curvaceous Contemporary Couches
These Voluptuous Sofas Will Lovingly Hug Every Part of Your Body
Adaptable Work Desks
The Hub Desk is a Flexible Workspace for an Open Office Design
Cyclist Centrifuge Concepts
This Low-Cost Centrifuge Attaches to a Bike Wheel to Separate Liquids
Cheerful Dining Tables
The Duale Dining Table Adds a Little Pizzaz
Rodent-Themed Desks
This Human Hamster Wheel Takes the Standing Desk to New Levels of Productivity
Beautiful Bike Furniture
Designer Manuel Rossel Creates Stylish Storage for Bicycles in the Home
Off-Grid Charging Devices
NanoGrid Lets You Charge Your USB Devices Off the Grid
Overlapping Wood Grain Furniture
The Wrap Extending Dining Table by Ebra Folz is Minimalist
Phone-Charging Furniture
IKEA is Incorporating Qi Technology into Some of Its Convenient Designs
Elegant Airplane Desks
This Amazing Workstation is Made from the Wing of a 737-800 Boeing Aircraft
Vegetable Phone-Charging Walls
Microsoft's Phone Charging Wall is Powered by Potatoes and Apples
Flexible Cellular Seating
Lilian Van Daal's 3D-Printed Chair is Inspired by Plant Cells
Striking Scratched Furniture
Black Scars Cabinet is Etched Entirely with Slashes Over Its Surface
Concrete-Contoured Cubbies
Wood and Concrete Side Table Embraces Contemporary Material Combination
Box-Delivered Beds
This Mattress in a Box Expands to Full-Size with Its Innovative Memory Foam
Clever 3D-Printed Modules
TAKT Project is in the Business of Hacking the Home
Wood-Marble Furniture
The Poise Collection by Box Clever is Surprisingly Simplistic
Stackable Versatile Furniture
Stripe by Natali Ristovska & Miki Stefanoski is Modern and Practical
Cane Side Tables
The Yot Table was Designed for Handy Shifting About the Room
Architectural Clothes Racks
The Tusciao Valet Stand Takes the Silhouettes of Row Houses in Italy
Steering Wheel Desks
Wheelmate by AutoExec Turns Cars into On-the-Go Offices
Playful Balloon Sculptures
Julien De Repentigny's Dotted Art Pieces are Organic and Whimsical
Sweet Finned Stools
The Toco Stool Stands on a Sturdy Structure of Overlapping Rounded Legs
Colorful Toy Decor
The Meccano Home Furniture Line is for the Young at Heart
Parametric Tress Tables
The Abstract Side Table Features of Leg of Spiderweb Scaffolding
Trippy Domestic Designs
This Unsettling Home Installation Asks Observers What It's Doing Wrong
Adaptable Clothes Racks
The Leaning Loop Storage System Keeps A Range of Items Neatly Arranged
Shipping Yard Shop Designs
The Nendo Backyard Store was Inspired by a Playful Commercial Rear Lot
Comfort-Focused Cinemas
IKEA's Movie in Bed Event Replaced the Traditional Seats with Big Beds
Delightfully Simple Seating
This Standard Stool Design is Contemporary and Consistent to Produce
Neat Nook Ledges
The Fferrone Corner Shelves Tuck into Underutilized Spaces for Added Storage
Custom LEGO Furniture
The LEGO Brick Coffee Table Lets You Decorate Like a Kid
Modular Wall Panel Solutions
Prokk's Wall Attachments Can be Creatively Customized by Users
Ring-Grip Tables
This Side Table with a Handle Was Inspired By Antique Candlesticks
Geometric Symmetry Seating
Knostantin Achkov's Chair Electron Redefines Traditional Seat Designs
Vibrant Wire Furniture
&New;'s 'Less is Fun' Collection Marries Clean Forms and Colorful Hues
Modern Bamboo Chairs
Nendo's Tokyo Tribal Collection Uses Wood for Weaving
Honeycomb Shelves
The Ruche Shelving Unit is Inspired By Beehives
Luxury Ergonomic Beds
The Yogabed Mattress Combines a Chic Aesthetic and Sleep Health
Modular Standing Desks
The StandStand Transforms Any Surface into a Ergonomic Furniture Piece
Multi-Device Chargers
CES 2015 Introduces the Powerdock Pro, a Powerful All-In-One Charger
Textural Chocolate Cubes
Nendo Designed a Limited Edition Chocolate Box for Maison & Objet
Portable USB Charging Cables
The Sparrow Flash Drive and Charger Sits On Your Key Chain
Flexible Laddered Shelves
The ARCHIEE 'Echelle' Designs are Adjustable and Chic
Caged Stone Lamps
A Modern Marble Light Bulb Marries Utility with Sophisticated Design
Pillowy Glass Lighting
The 73 Series by Bocci is Created by Jamming Glass Inside Fabric
Yin Yang Retail Displays
Store with a Floating Staircase Creates Enigmatic Balance Between Levels
3D-Printed Loungers
This Piece of 3D Printed Furniture Takes Over 800 Hours to Create
Covert Keyhole Mirrors
The Egg Hides Conceals Cluttered Collections of Openers in Your Foyer
Intriguing Abstract Cabinetry
Booleanos Cabinet Gives the Illusion of Overlapping Slanted Squares
Faux Luxury Furnishings
Fancy Flat-Packed Side Tables Imitate Marble and Wood on Paper Surfaces
Whimsical Mealtime Illustrations
Artist Sarah Home Adds Fun Drawings to IKEA Catalog Pages
LED Standing Desks
The Height of TableAir is Controlled By Way of Motion Sensors
Experiental Scent Bars
Habitat Pure's Fragrance Bar Provides a Multi-Sensory Experience
Paper Retail Fixtures
The Camper Stockholm Store Features White Podiums to Display Product
Tree Branch-Inspired Stools (UPDATE)
The Branca Stool Receives a Makeover from Industrial Facility
Poetic Wooden Seating
The Funambule Chair is a Fluid Design that is Handmade with Bentwood
Ladder-Like Seating
This Lifeguard Chair Gives the Sitter a Sense of Comfort and Security
Digital Product Showrooms
Made.com's Display Shows Off Items Available Online and In-Store
Seemingly Traced Surfaces
Trip Cartoon Coffee Table Looks Like It's Been Sketched into Your Home
Paper Mache Perches
The Crumpled Chair Offers an Uneven Seating Surface with a Crafty Appearance
Ultraviolet Laundry Lines
The Yoga Light Dryer Purifies Your Clean Clothes for Optimal Freshness
Eco Origami Lighting
The Airy Lamp by Studio 24° is Paper-Made and Inspired by Clouds
Tangled Table Sculptures
The Latest Furniture Sculpture by Michael Beitz is a Knotted Table
Converted Half Pipe Desks
This Desktop Table is Inspired by a Skateboard Ramp
Wireless Phone Chargers
The uBeam Uses Ultrasound Transmission to Charge Phones From a Distance
L-Shaped Adaptable Workstations
Your Position by David Manning is Minimalist and Modern
Color Glass Timepieces
The Stencil Watch by Nendo is Inspired by Drafting Tools
Cyclops-Like Seating
The Companion Stool by Phillip Grass Never Lets You Feel Lonely
Smartphone-Charging Clutches
This Super Stylish Phone Charger Bag is Great for Girls on the Go
Self-Deprecating Furniture Ads
The IKEA Assembly Fail Billboards Riff on Its Own Reputation
Urban Transport-Ready Bikes
The Kiffy Allows One to Bike in the City and Shop Too
Floating 3D-Printed Lights
Alex Buckman Presents the LED Design Titled 'Canopy'
Sculptural Phone Chargers
Switch is a Phone Charging Stand that Doesn't Require a Mess of Cables
Magnetically Folding Bikes
The Vello Bike is Perfect for Your Commuting Needs
Gadget-Powering Purses
This Device-Charging Bag Lets You Charge Multiple Devices at the Same Time
Furniture Branded Emojis
The IKEA Emoticons App Hopes to Streamline Domestic Texting
Balloon-Modeled Amphoras
The Maker of Elements Ceramics Uses Water as a Mold
Stacked Pyramid Storage
The Geo Triangle Shelf from Urban Outfitters Makes an Instant Statement
Spiral Smartphone Smartchargers
The Spira Frame Turns Your Phone Into a Work of Art
Bold Barred Bookcases
The Hash Bookshelf Obscures the Appearance of its Confined Contents
Designer Chain Minatures
This Mini Eames Lounge Chair by Kevin Spencer Celebrates the Iconic Seat
Stackable Modular Illuminations
The BIT Light System is Stylish and Revolutionary
Paraffin Lamp Vases
The Experimenta Vase Incorporates Lamp Chimneys into Its Design
Balloon Flight Stunts
Erik Roner Used 90 Helium-Filled Balloons to Fly 8,000 Feet High
Broad Cubicle Beds
This Luca Nichetto Bed Establishes an Additional Tier of Privacy
Adhesive Advent-Themed Calendars
This Whimsical Sticker Calendar From Nendo is Revealing
Snow Globe Scents
The Nendo Snow Dome Blends in Beautifully with the Decor of Your Home
Contemporary Strap Shelving
Backpack by fifti-fifti is a Modular Wall Unit that is Chic and Light
Inclusive Split Stools
Loveseat Shift Separates Slightly to Accommodate More Than One Sitter
Ballooner Jungle Gyms
A Hot-Air Balloon Swing May Grace a Riverside Park in Queens, New York
Built-In Umbrella Covers
Nendo Designs a Case that Cannot be Lost
Neon Phone Chargers
Nokia DT-903 is a Flashy Charger that Glows Bright Colors
Purist Conical Lamps
This Collection of Elementary Lights Impresses with its Perfect Geometries
Luxurious Black Mattresses
This Elegant Beautyrest Mattress Comes in Black for a Sleeker Look
Rapid Assembly Furniture
Jenny Nordberg's '3 to 5 Minutes' Focuses on Quick Construction
Hidden Honeycomb Seats
Bookniture by Mike Pak Takes the Shape of a Book When Not in Use
Charitable Celeb Bed Auctions
Alan Thicke is Auctioning Off His Bed for Habitat for Humanity