The August 2016 customization trends reveal that consumers are increasingly looking for products that will conform to fit their specific needs. Whether it is fitting a piece of furniture into a small space or finding make-up that suits different face shapes, consumers are demanding customizable products to complement many different aspects of their lives.
With many city dwellers moving into smaller and more compact spaces, there is a growing demand for furniture and appliances that can be adapted to awkward layouts. These customizable home furnishing can include everything from combined toilet and basin units that save space in the bathroom to flexible desk systems that can be adapted to fit different work needs.
The August 2016 customization trends also reveal an emphasis on personal care products that can be tailored to each individual's unique needs. For instance, there are adhesive eyeliner stencils and peel-off brow gels that can be adapted to different face shapes. There are also travel-sized facial cleansers that can be tailored to different skin types.
Top 50 Customization Ideas in August
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Tiny Prefabricated Houses
This Eco-Friendly Home Can Be Set Up Quickly
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Disability-Conscious Cookware
The 'Oneware' Series Makes Cooking a One-Handed Task
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Rocker-Themed Cake Decor
Sweetapolita's Glam Rock Layer Cake Features Black Frosting and Sequins
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Photo-Finished Cube Furniture
This Coated Foam Furniture Boasts Real-Life Images on its Designs
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Rugged Teardrop Trailers
Colorado Teardrops Makes High-End Trailers for Outdoor Enthusiasts
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Stretchable Beach Blankets
Beach Bottoms is a Compact and Stretchable Beach Blanket
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Exoskeleton Arm Bands
Armor is an Exercising Gadget to Boost Performance by Adding Resistance
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Mineral-Themed Wedding Cakes
These Geode Wedding Cakes Put a Twist on Traditional Cake Designs
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Electronic Circuit Pens
These Electronic Pens Can Draw Functional Circuits on Paper
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Customizable Teardrop Trailers
The Terradrop Trailer is Made from Off-Road Adventures
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Space-Saving Inflatable Bathtubs
This Tub Was Designed to Accommodate Growing Populations
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Spacious Overnight Backpacks
The Bolt Bag is Designed To Carry a Variety of Travel Necessities
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Carry-On Backpacks
The Aer Travel Pack is Designed to Provide Hassle-Free Security Check-ins
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Adhesive Eyeliner Stencils
These Adhesive Stickers Help Users Create the Perfect Cat Eye
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Modular Kitchen Funnels
The 'Flexi Funnel' Was Made to Save Space in the Kitchen by Retracting
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Hyrbrid Sports Car Snowmobiles
The Lamborghini Huracan Snowmobile is a High-End Snow-Groomer
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Redesigned Snorkeling Masks
These Snorkeling Masks Make Practice Much Easier
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Customizable Children's Bikes
This Adjustable Bike Intersects Style with Functionality
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Smokeless Indoor Grills
The Philips Infrared Indoor Grill Brings the BBQ into the Kitchen
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Flexible Desk Systems
Konstantin Grcic's Hack Desks Offer Easy to Set Up Millennial Workspaces
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Humorous Greeting Card Labels
These Greeting Cards Can Be Used to Personalize Wine Bottles
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Customizable Supermini Cars
The New Citroen C3 is Designed For Versatility and Utility
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Multipurpose Bike Hooks
The 'Lift' Bike System Offers a Convenient Way to Wall Mount Bicycles
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Multi-Functional Condo Furniture
The 'CityHome' is Described as an "Apartment in a Box"
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Bespoke Printed Jewelry
Boltenstern and Cooksongold are Teaming Up for Direct Jewelry 3D Printing
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Disney Tattoo Databases
'Inked Disney' Complies Disney Tattoos for the Inspiration of Fans
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Customizable High-Top Sneakers
The Converse Chuck Taylor Shoes Can Now be Personalized with NikeID
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Terrain-Changing Cars
The FORMUL2 Race Vehicle Is Designed to Switch Between Road and Gravel
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Combination Toilet-Basins
This Space-Saving Toilet and Basin is a Unique Hybrid
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Lightweight Customizable Bags
The Everyday Bags Sling Bring Versatility and Style Anywhere
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Customizable Open Office Layouts
The McCann Worldgroup Accommodates a Variety of Layout Setups
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Customizable LED Ties
The Lumen Tie Was Made to Attract Attention and Give Youth Fun Style Options
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Customizable Eco-Friendly Shoes
'ShoeBloxx' Allows Consumers to Build and Design Green Footwear
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Customizable Cooking Journals
Project Cookbook Encourages People to Be Creative in the Kitchen
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Compact Bluetooth Beacons
The Puck.js Beacon Lets You Create Internet of Things Projects
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Modular Coat Racks
This Expandable Coat Rack Resembles a Leafless Tree
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Sea-Saving Facial Cleansers
The Luna Mini 2 Save the Sea Edition Supports Ocean Conservation
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Pop-Up Studio Spaces
'Minima Moralia' Provides an Affordable Place for Artists to Work in London
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Branded Wallpaper Deals
This Wallpaper Advertising Scheme Uses Your Phone Background for Deals
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Peel-Off Brow Gels
Etude House's Peeling Brow Tint Makes Your Eyebrow Makeup Last Longer
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Romantic Dinner Knapsacks
The 'Date Night Backpack' Houses The Necessities For An Evening Meal
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Transformative Ergonomic Laptop Stands
The A/Stand Offers a Custom Workstation Safe for Daily Use
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Customizable Italian Menus
The Create Your Own Tour of Italy Menu Lets Diners Customize Their Meal
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Customizable Hotel Bookings
GLH Hotels' Site Encourages Guests to 'Choose Your Own Room'
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Chic Customizable Office Chairs
Arper's Modular 'Kinesit' Chair Comes in Hundreds of Colors
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Customizable News Apps
The Latest BBC News App Helps You Access Curated News
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Customizable Photo Filters
The 'Creatic 2.0' App Allows Users to Create Custom Photo Filters
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Digital Scrapbook Apps
The Thinga.Me Helps You Show Off Your Collectibles To the World
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Takeout-Style Serum Sets
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Stylish Hair Care Accessories
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Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
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Functional Mini Cosmetics
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Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Elevated In-Store Experiences
Bath & Body Works Adapts its Store Designs to Appeal to Gen Z
Pop Culture-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
Peter Thomas Roth Taps 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'
Adaptive Furniture Systems
Home Spaces Benefit from Expandable Solutions from Expand Furniture
3D-Printed Makeup Brushes
Pennelli Faro's Futura Avant Lab Supports Next-Gen Makeup Application
AI-Generated Nail Polishes
Blank Beauty Creates Custom Nail Polish Shades with Stunning Accuracy
Personalized Beauty-Tech Systems
MaXpace Lets Brands Produce Custom Formulas On-Site
Multi-Use Matte Cosmetics
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Non-Crease-Proof Eyeshadows
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Color-Centric Makeup Experiences
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AI-Powered Styling Experiences
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Dynamic Modular Office Furniture
The Sunon Furniture 'MixCube' Range Embraces Flexible Workspaces
Customizable At-Home Nail Solutions
KISS Products Inc. Has Introduced Its Spring 2025 Lineup
Spring Skincare Sampling Boxes
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Futuristic Personal Care Fragrances
Parfex Launches FutureSkin Nova Collection
Modular Nail Systems
Modul's Nails are Designed to Click On and Click Off
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Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Custom Pull-Out Drawers
Art of Drawers Focuses on Expanding Access in the Home or Workplace
Makeup Vending Machines
Irá Booth Offers On-the-Go Makeup with Style and Technology
Skin-Loving Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Lush's New Skincare-Makeup is Nourishing & Multitasking
Printed Hair Accessories Collection
Hill House Home Debuts a Collaborative Capsule with Wet Brush
Custom Painted Handbag Events
Bark Jacobs by Marc Jacobs Kicked Off with an Exclusive Soiree
Stackable Flat-Pack Furniture
The Bug Collection Reimagines Modular Furniture for Sustainability
Vibrant Carry-On Luggage Prints
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Growth-Focused Beauty Pop-Ups
UKLASH's Self-Growth Studio Spotlights Multiple Dimensions of Growth
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Julia Dantas Debuts 411 Cosmetics
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Dual-Chamber Beauty Packaging
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