The top August 2019 home ideas explore low-tech ways to enhance daily life with simple objects and furniture designs. Some of the best examples of this include incense-powered bug repellants, air-purifying beeswax candles, desktop coolers that use ice to chill an interior environment and essential oil pillow systems to promote sound periods of rest.
Consumers are also welcoming more naturalistic elements into the home with sandy photography series, mountainous stools, tables and wall decor, as well as furniture designs made from some of the simplest materials available like clay and flax.
As a whole, some of the most impressive home structures are being created out of entire shipping containers, thousands upon thousands of plastic water bottles and plenty of other lightweight and sustainable materials choices.
Top 45 Home Innovations in August
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Shipping Container Micro Homes
Fraser Brown MacKenna Architects Has Permission to Build in the UK
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Versatile Portable Laptop Desks
Ovel Allows You to Sit, Stand or Lie Down While Working
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All-in-One Floor Cleaning Systems
Duet Combines a Microfiber Dust Mop, Broom & Dustpan
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Industrially Psychedelic Furniture Designs
Studio Buzao Utilizes a Unique Electroplating Technique
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Minimalist Sloped Concrete Residences
Yalin Architectural Design Uses Materials in Their Entirety
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Versatile Fiberglass Sheds
Richard John Andrew's Practice Will Operate from a Garden Shed
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IoT Smart Remotes
The OmniFob Unlocks Doors, Finds Keys, Turns on Lights, Starts Cars & More
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Breathable Essential Oil Pillows
Blu Sleep's Essential Gel Line Offers Superior Support & Comfort
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Accessible Multi-Generational Households
AZL Architects Designs a House That is Not Age-Specific
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Multi-Generational Housing Designs
Marshall Homes' FlexHouz is Spacious and Strategically Divided
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Green Thumb-Centric Applications
Happy Plant Sends You Helpful In-App Reminders for Plant-Watering
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Illusory Brick House Facades
For This Bold Project, Brooks + Scarpa and Studio Dwell Collaborate
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Character-Themed Limited Edition Rugs
Hebru Brantley Playfully Emphasizes the Home Decor Category
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Incredibly Tiny Rooftop Buildings
El Sindicato Arquitectura's Casa Parásito is Ultra-Compact
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Vibrant Confectionery Wall Décor
Dormify & by robynblair Partnered to Launch Candy-Themed Prints
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Whimsically Inspired Furniture
Adam Nathaniel Furman Embraces Japanese Lacquer Work in New Capsule
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Cobalt Blue Styrofoam Chairs
Savvas Laz's Design Has a Mission to Raise Awareness About Waste
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Textured Mountain-Inspired Furniture
Fernando Mastrangelo Utilizes a Complex Mix for This Range
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Beach-Inspired Jewelry Boxes
Urban Outfitters Debuted an Avant-Garde Seashell Stash Box
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Digital Color Eyedroppers
The Dulux Color Sensor Helps Users Match Paint Colors Flawlessly
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Restorative Performance Mattresses
Propel by Brooklyn Bedding Turns Body Heat to Far Infrared Rays
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Ukranian Furniture Designs
Faina Builds Furniture from Clay and Flax to Pay Homage to Its Roots
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Rentable Impressionist Artist-Owned Houses
Airbnb is Now Listing Claude Monet's House as an Option
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Phone-Connected Laundry Machines
Washlava is Modernizing the Shared Laundry Experience
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Eco Hurricane-Proof Houses
JD Composites Created a Home Made from 600,000 Plastic Bottles
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Removable Roof Tiny Homes
The 'Tiny House Franck' by Optinid Has a Sliding Sunroof
20
Modern Recycled Plant Holders
This Self-Watering Planter Keeps Greenery Alive and Vibrant
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Coffin-Like Chair Designs
Yeyang Liao's Coffin Chair is a Cremation-Friendly Furniture Item
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Crisp Sand Photography Series
Claire Droppert's Sand Creatures Captures Nature in a Unique Way
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Stylishly Modern Magazine Tables
Fredericia's Furniture Design is Inspired by Jens Risom's Work
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Dynamic Color-Block Carpets
The Serene Woven + Tufted Rug Features an Avant-Garde Aesthetic
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Wooden Ice-Powered Air Conditioners
The 'Geizeer' is an Energy-Efficient Air Conditioner
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Jellybean-Inspired Table Designs
Jaime Hayon Boasts a Collection of Candy-Informed Playful Tables
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Washable Kids Napkins
Funkins' Reusable Napkins are Easy to Clean and Better for the Environment
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Stain-Proof Kitchen Sink Designs
BLANCO's SILGRANIT Sinks Boasts Modern Design & Functionality
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Convenient Color Coordination Apps
Color Capture Makes It Easy to Get the Perfect Shade of Paint
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Coffee-Enhancing Glassware
The Avensi Cup Was Engineered to Maximize the Taste of Coffee
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Marble Beeswax Pillar Candles
Goldrick's New Beeswax Candle Line Purifies Your Air from Toxins
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Rainbow Fringe Bath Mats
Urban Outfitters Launched New Bespoke Bath Mat in Muted Colors
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Bug-Repelling Beehive Burners
Farmhouse Pottery's Beehive Buzz Off Burner is Powered by Incense
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Mars-Themed Dust Globes
The Creator of 'Yoga Joes' Launched a Snow Globe of a Martian Dust Storm
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Monochromatic Collapsible Chairs
Helinox's Award-Winning CHAIR ONE is the Perfect Accent Piece
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Premium Basil-Scented Candles
This Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Basil Candle Repels Insects Naturally
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Worry-Free Outdoor Cushions
Tru-Outdoor's Long-Lasting Outdoor Cushions Prevent Mold and Mildew
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Wifi-Enabled Smart Outdoor Lights
Lucifi is a Smart Light That That Can Be Controlled While Away
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Comprehensive Modular Plant Bowls
The EcoQube Glo is a Convenient and Easy Way to Grow Plants
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People-Pleasing Office Furniture
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Flax Fiber Floating Homes
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Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Captures One's Eye Immediately
Minimalist Adventurer Tiny Homes
The Noyer Tiny House On Wheels Prioritizes Sustainability
Spring-Ready Modern Furniture
Blu Dot Presents Five New Furniture Solutions for Spring 2023
Unfurnished Camping Trailer Designs
Kworks and Lixil Join Forces on the Mio Space Trailer
Sustainable Smart Cottages
The LG Smart Cottage is a Compact Prefab with Cutting-Edge Tech
Efficient Shipping Container Solutions
Boxhub Eliminates the Hassle of Buying a Shipping Container
Upgraded Off-Grid Tiny Homes
Minimaliste Designs the Nomad 30 Small Home with Improved Interior
Multifunctional Glass Food Containers
These Containers Are Shatterproof, Stackable and Stylish
Modern Amenity Micro Dwellings
The Little Tahoma Peak Tiny Home Has House-Inspired Finishings
Opulent Material-Focused Furniture
Hermès Showcases its New Home Essentials Collection
Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings
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Retail Furniture Market Expansions
H&M Home Broadens Out to the US Market with a Distinctive Range
Hempcrete-Accented Patchwork Facades
Cathie Curran Designs the Hempcrete Mewshouse
Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes
Design Theory Updates a House from the 1960s
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Local Culture-Honoring Beach House
The Skagen Klitgaard Beach House by PAX has Historic Background
Circus Tent-Inspired Holiday Homes
Cubo Design Architect Designs the Circus Home in Japan
Peaceful Wooden-Designed Homes
Keiji Ashizawa Designs the Hiroo Residence in Central Tokyo
Incredibly Modern Residence Interiors
Susanna Cots Works on Autumn in the North Project
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Socializing-Centric Tiny Dwellings
The 'Buttercup' Tiny Home Lets You Have Guests Over
Modular Flatpack Furniture Designs
The 'OPO=O' Multifunctional Furniture Piece Works in Many Ways
Modular Biodesign Furniture Series
The VANK-CUBE Series are Made from Flax and Hemp Materials
Automotive Brand Decor Collections
The Bugatti Home Collection Was Unveiled for Milan Design Week
Caged Luxury Homeware Collections
Hermès’ New Homeware Capsule Debuted at Milan Design Week
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
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Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
Interlocking Living Room Furniture
Mirlay Özlem ER's The Cube is Elegant and Space-Saving
Farm-Inspired Guest Houses
Kaja Kühl Designs Two Guest Houses in Upstate New York
Outdoor-Blended Summer Houses
Erling Berg Studio Designs the I/O Cabin in Risør, Norway
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Organized Gaming Storage Cabinets
Bauhutte Presents a Special Cabinet for Game Accessories
Micro-Living Portable Homes
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Eco Insulated Boxes
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Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
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Juxtaposing Minimal Artful Homes
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Minimal Philosophy Toronto Homes
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