For this crop of December 2014 modern trends, there is a strong focus on artistic elements. Not only are artworks heavily featured throughout, even when it comes to contemporary furniture pieces, holiday decorations and the odd children's book, there is a lean towards the abstract and avant-garde. Perhaps this signifies a departure from clean and minimalist aesthetics often associated with modern ideas.
Although that might not be entirely the case, this collection of December 2014 modern trends sets the stage for something new and exciting. Rich colors and warm elements are a hallmark of the winter season, so there is that to consider as well when browsing through the December 2014 modern ideas. Not to mention that with art comes an expression of individuality.
Top 60 Modern Trends in December
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Humorously Disturbed Comics (UPDATE)
Joan Cornellà Has Mastered the Art of the Gruesome Comic
58
Distorted Drinking Ware
These Tipsy Melting Glasses Add a Post-Modern Touch to the Kitchen
57
Contemporary Cat Beds
Lord Paw Designs Chic and Spherical Furniture for Feline Friends
56
Boxy Contemporary Villas
Kiseleff 16 BY DOOI Studio is Full of Warmth and Art
55
Dramatically Curvaceous Seating
The M Lounge Chair by Velichko is Sculptural and Contemporary
54
Psychedelic Artist Retreats
House That Sweaters Built by Kat O'Sullivan is a Crazy, Colorful Home
53
Portable Herb Planters
Nomad by The Garden Apartment Encourages Sustainable Kitchen Ingredients
52
Autonomous Indoor Hammocks
Dissidence by Laurent Corio Comes with Its Own Wooden Stand
51
Modular Layered Tables
Hexa by Bernard Vuarnesson Can be Customized to Suit Different Needs
50
Spiral 3D-Printed Vases
This Fractal Geek Gift Was Made Using a Makerbot 3D Printer
49
Sophisticated Kids Toys
The Wood and Aluminum Connect Four Game is a Work of Art
48
Striped Chair Collections
Carl Hansen & Søn Celebrates the 100th Birthday of Hans J. Wegner
47
Modular Small-Scale Residences
SsD Architecture's Songpa Micro-Housing Accommodates Life Changes
46
Sea Creature Lighting
The Fin Cloud Series by Studio Avni is an Ethereal Collection
45
Elegantly Wiry Lamps
The Sketch Lighting Collection by Studio Beam is Colorfully Minimalist
44
Eco Feline Homes
The Petbo Playhouses for Cats are Durable and Eco-Friendly
43
Abused Iconic Characters
The No Violence Against Women Project is Followed by the 'Cowards' Series
42
Eccentric Celebrity Art
James Franco Introduces His Fat Squirrel Art Exhibit
41
Elaborate Textile Collages
Sophie Standing Creates Vibrant Artworks Inspired by African Wildlife
40
Multi-Dimensional Paper Art
Eiko Ojala's Paper Collages Showcase Depth and a Layering Effect
39
Streamlined Californian Residences
William Hefner's Trousdale Residence Embraces Minimalist Design
38
Minimalist Pixel Furniture
Marco Ripa Designs "a Clothing Rack with Attitude"
37
Artsy Flooring Photoblogs
The 'I Have This Thing With Floors' Instagram Inspires to Look Down
36
Transformative Everday Photography
Everyday by Eiko Ojala is a Project that Examines the Ordinary
35
Sculptural Book Busts
Artist Long-bin Chen Creates Deceptive Carvings That Looks Like Stone
34
Hollywood Sequel Posters
Jon Gibson's Sequel Posters Will Leave You Wondering
33
3D Faceted Mirrors
Joe Doucet Designs a Sculptural Looking Glass for New Perspectives
32
Glass Cylinder Fireplaces
Ponton by Wolf Udo Wagner is Clean and Contemporary for the Modern Home
31
Schematic Skull Lamps
This Ornate Lighting Solution Provides an Eerie Yet Chic Ambiance
30
Miniature Metropolis Gardens
The Pothole Gardener Spruces up London's Pockmarked Streets
29
Shooting Victim Posters
Innocent Targets Reveals the Real Victims of Gun Violence
28
Vibrant Wire Furniture
Design Studio Bend Creates Colorful Pieces Perfect for Modern Homes
27
Modular Layered Seating
Lounge of Layers by Katrin Greiling is Made for a Fairy Tale Princess
26
Contemporary Bonsai Planters
Kasokudo by Adrian Magu Boasts a Sleek and Sculptural Silhouette
25
Bizarrely Sculptured Canines
Wilfred Wood's Dogs are Weird But Wonderful
24
Compact Foam Mattresses
The Casper Bed Fits in a Box for a Successful Direct-to-Customer Service
23
Cloud-Simulating Installations
This Tree-Top Installation Feels Like You're Inside of a Cloud
22
Compressed Glass Installations
The Tectonics of Transparency Sculpture Changes with the Viewer
21
Futuristic Pier Parks
Thomas Heatherwick Designs a Floating Landscape Above the Hudson River
20
Smart Light Dimmers
The Smart Booo Controls Acts as a Sort of Remote Control for Lamps
19
Human-Animal Hybrids
Artist Crystal Morey Creates Gorgeously Meditative Sculptures
18
Artful Porcelain Busts
Ah Xian Has Created Painted Busts Using White Porcelain
17
Perforated Portrait Art
Anne-Karin Furunes' Monochromatic Portraits Feature Thousands of Holes
16
Space Wallpaper Murals
These Massive NASA Murals Will Transform Any Space
15
Illustrative Musician Portraits
Tuna Bora's Creates Dynamic Illustrations of Musicians
14
Exotic Bird Paintings
Johanna Burai's Paintings Will Brighten Up Any Space
13
Cheeky Millennial Slogans
Adam Mars Bemoans Our Obsession with Social Media
12
Melted Glass Portraits
Loren Stump's Murrine Paintings Are Beautifully Complex
11
Heartbreak Text Installations
Allison L. Wade's Exhibit Features Her Poignant Break Up Texts
10
Poetically Modern Fireplaces
Big Flame by Acquefueco Takes on a Symbolic Silhouette
9
Artistically Colorful Housewares
Atelier by Dinosaur Designs Stylishly Brightens Up the Home
8
Terrestrial-Like Planters
The Monstera Pots Feature a Sleek yet Organic Design
7
Multi-Person Rocking Chairs
Wover The Woven Rocker Can Fit Up to 12 People at One Time
6
Adventurous Children Books
63 Objects Taken From My Son’s Mouth Explores a Toddler's Diet
5
Stylishly Sturdy Seating
Form Us With Love Design a Chic and Simple Ikea Chair
4
Sleek Jersey Shore Structures
Ambit Architecture's Love Shack is a Modern Beach House Concept
3
Intricate Reflective Structures
'House of Mirrors' by NEON Sits on the Shore of Bondi Beach
2
Vibrant Painted Advertisements
James Rieck Paints Figures from Advertisements
1
Colorful Smoke Photography
Filippo Minelli Captures Surreal Images that Focus on Silence & Shapes
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Functional Futuristic Furniture
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Multifunctional Minimalist Furniture
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Macabre Gold Sculptures
Hedi Xandt Creates Stylish and Modern Works of Art
Abandoned Dog Photography
These Sad Photos Capture Stray Dogs In Puerto Rico's 'Dead Dog Beach'
Stylish Sofa Beds
Matthew Lewis Hill Rethinks the Traditional Convertible Couch
Undead Wedding Photos
These Dark Wedding Photos Were Shot at an Abandoned Warehouse
Two-Legged Chairs
Inactivite by Benoit Malta Focuses on 'Bearable Discomfort' for Health
Feline-Friendly Architecture
These Outdoor Cat Shelter Designs Raised Money For the FixNation NGO
Charming Contemporary Bungalows
This 1984 House Features a Beautiful New Renovation
Masked Taxidermy Apparel
The Latest Gareth Pugh Collection Boast Artfully Conceptual Fashions
Photoshopped Abuse Awareness Campaigns
This Twitter Campaign Was Inspired by the Ray Rice Scandal
DIY Growing Books
Novel Planter Kits Allow People to Create Refreshing Vintage Home Decor
Water Balloon Performances
(In)Voluntary Acts by Cheryl Pope Leave Our Heads in the Clouds
Dramatically Curvaceous Seating
The M Lounge Chair by Velichko is Sculptural and Contemporary
Satirical Faceboook Art
Pawel Kuczynski Cleverly and Comically Focuses on Positive Networking
Feline Superhero Illustrations
These Marvel Illustrations Commemorate National Cat Day
Poignant Heartbreak Portraits
'Another November' Documents the Break-Up Blues
Contemporary Prefab Housing
The Mini House by Jonas Wagell and Sommarnojen is a Tiny Getaway
Recycled Refugee Residences
Agora Architects Created a Bamboo Structure to Help Fleeing Burmese
Oenophile Ice Cubes
Wine Twirls Keep Your Champagne Chilly Right to the Last Sip
Concrete Prism Puzzles
LOGIFACES is a Stylish Analogue Mind Game for the Digitally Inclined
Oak Multi-Functional Daybeds
The Pulse Daybed Has Several Capacities
Geometric Dichroic Glass Installations
Artist Chris Wood Creates Prism-Like Mazes and Mandalas
Avant-Garde Jewelry
The Lace Collection by Jenny Wu is Delicately 3D-Printed
Compact Spatial Abodes
The Gui House Makes the Most of Few Square Meters
Psychology-Driven Chairs
Yaara Derkel Presents 'Coppelius' to Challenge the Mind
Historical Portrait Selfies
Olivia Muus Introduces Classical Paintings to the Art of the Selfie
Euthanised Dog Photography
'Memento Mori' Depicts Shelter Dogs in the Minutes Preceding Euthanasia
Contemporary Colorful Housewares
VITAMIN Launches a Range of Minimalist Furniture and Lighting
WiFi-Providing Trees
The Sologic eTree Offers WiFi and Phone Charging
Zen Garden Lights
Mokki by Peca is a Hybrid Between a Lamp and Planter
Color Block Fashion
Britt Bergmeister by Kristina Varaksina Interacts with Origami Objects
High-Tech Golf Startups
The Arccos Golf Startup's Products Are Now Being Sold in Apple Stores
Wicked Graphic Tee Illustrations
Artist Amanda Manitach Addresses Gender Roles and Femininism
Candid Hipster Illustrations
Jaya Nicely's Lifelike Paintings Celebrate Alternative Youth Culture
Cartoon Object Illustrations
Artist Hyemi Jeong Turns Household Objects Into Comical Pen Sketches
Support-Separated Seating
The Chair 3/4 is Unsettling to See, But Really Rather Stable
Minimalist Pixel Furniture
Marco Ripa Designs "a Clothing Rack with Attitude"
Lovely Floral Dividers
The Elmas Divider Will Decorate Your Indoor and Outdoor Boundaries
Intimate Holiday Villas
The Villa Trullo Lets You Tie the Knot in a Home Away from Home
Customizable Cozy Couches
Constance Guisset's NUBILO Sofa Can Be Re-Arranged to Maximize Comfort
Space-Age Boots
The Nike LunarElite Sky Hi Sneaker-Boot Blends the Best of Both Worlds
Languorous Gaming Consoles
Ishac Bertran's Slow Games Only Allows Players To Make One Move a Day
Celeb Toothpaste Portraiture
Cristiam Ramos Paints Portraits Using Different Oral Hygiene Brands
Rice Ball Seating
The Onigiri Pouf is the Couch Equivalent of Japanese Comfort Food
Timber-Framed Farmhouses
This Renovated Farmhouse Accommodates a Young Family
Kidult Alarm Clocks
The stylepie JELLY Gravity-Controlled Clock is for the Young in Spirit
Attachable Modular Furniture
The Flexible Order Project Creates an Order Within an Order
Floating Surf Parks
Melbourne May Get the World's First Artificial Floating Surf Park
Photorealistic Lips Paintings (UPDATE)
Hubert De Lartigue Continues to Have an Oral Fixation
Outdoor Children Photography
Adrian Murray Captures His Sons in Whimsical Scenarios
Bluetooth Light Switches
This Cool Light Switch Can Be Moved to Anywhere in the House
Compartmentalized Shelving Units
This Movable Shelving System Transforms the Rooms in Your House
Abode Bus Shelters
The Bench House Series Embraces Sitters in Homey Roadside Refuges
Vibrant Wire Furniture
Design Studio Bend Creates Colorful Pieces Perfect for Modern Homes
Bone-Chilling Timepieces
The 'Crazy Skull' Watch by de Grisogono Screams Luxury Halloween
Otherworldly Space Photography
Chris Hadfield's Photos From Space Adorn the Pages Of His New Book
Domestic Abuse Makeup Tutorials
This Ray Rice Makeup Tutorial Throws Shade at the NFL
Iconic Masking Tape Masterpieces
Nasa Funahara Recreates Iconic Paintings Using Colored Tape
Rural Childhood Photography
Andie Wilkinson Documents the Beginning of Autumn in Her Latest Series
Contemporary Bonsai Planters
Kasokudo by Adrian Magu Boasts a Sleek and Sculptural Silhouette
Bizarrely Sculptured Canines
Wilfred Wood's Dogs are Weird But Wonderful
Affirming Interactive Mirrors
The Band The Mrs. is About Empowering Women in How They Look
Abundantly Lit Abodes
The Paradox House Has a Villager's Mentality
Bespoke Co-Home Projects
This Communal Cohousing Development is the First in London, England
Elevated Urban Parks
11th Street Bridge Park Will Be the First Elevated Park in Washington DC
Spooky Social Comics
Jose Cuervo's Instagram Halloween Comic Includes Fan Names & Faces
Compressed Glass Installations
The Tectonics of Transparency Sculpture Changes with the Viewer
Stone Furniture Installations
Moroso, Marina Abramovic and Daniel Libeskind Create Practical Art
Deceptive Carpet Sofas
Alessandro Isola Designs a Functional Couch that belongs in 'Aladdin'
Brainy Halloween Treats
Chocolate Skulls Gone Nuts is a Morbidly Delicious Snack
Butterfly-Clipped Daybeds
The Trestle Bed is Supported by Freely Arranged Metal Props
Nature Fortified Abodes
The Dune Villa is Arranged to Inspire Life and Movement
Sheltered Charging Stations
The 'Parkbench Bubble' Offers Assistance to Different Needs
Hashtag Ice Makers
These Twitter Themed Ice Cube Trays are Cool for Social Media Enthusiasts
Feminine Decorative Lighting
Lacelamps by Linlin and Pierre-Yves Jacques Cast Intricate Shadows
Repurposed Shipping Shelters
This Homeless Housing Solution Recycles Used Shipping Containers
Interactive Balloon Portraits
This Old Navy Ad Turns Your Selfies into Balloon Art
Space Fiction Photos
The 'Star Wars' Photos Capture Star Wars Characters In Daily Life Settings
Abandoned Spaces Photos
Rob Dobi's Photos Capture Modern American Ruins
Haunting Book Ads
Libri Mundi's Scary Book Advertisements Create Spooky Shapes
Renaissance Painting Photography
Christian Tagliavini Creepily Recreates Classical Artworks
Floating 3D-Printed Lights
Alex Buckman Presents the LED Design Titled 'Canopy'
Elegant Arboreal Salons
The Glass + Wood Building Accommodates a Salon and Office
Upcycled Sign Canopies
This Sculptural Shade Canopy is Made Out of Recycled Street Signage
Pastel Marbled Planters
SVDP Holiday by Bureau Sacha Von Der Potter is Femininely Contemporary
Futuristic Fabric Facades
Jing Mian Xin Cheng Embodies Contemporary Architecture Ideals
Rectangular Hand-Held Mirrors
The Mirror by Cool Enough Studio Rethinks the Traditional Design
Cheeky Millennial Slogans
Adam Mars Bemoans Our Obsession with Social Media
Glazed Trio Towers
The Grace on Coronation Towers Will Feature a Glazed Multi-Layer Facade
Educational Coloring Books
Aaron Meshon's Activities Teach Kids About Planes, Cars and Robots
Heartbreak Text Installations
Allison L. Wade's Exhibit Features Her Poignant Break Up Texts
Balloon-Modeled Amphoras
The Maker of Elements Ceramics Uses Water as a Mold
Sarcastic Mom Blogs
'It's Like They Know Us' Pairs Corny Campaigns with Witty Comments
Disney Movie Timelines
Animated Films Are Ordered According to Their Historical Settings
Retro Millennial Characters
Max Knoblauch of Mashable Reimagines Mr. Men and Little Miss Stories
Dragon Egg Data Devices
This Fantasy USB Flash Drive was Inspired by HBO's Game of Thrones
Alarm-Connected Lighting
This Smart Night Light Can Alert You When Your Smoke Sensors Go Off
Terrestrial-Like Planters
The Monstera Pots Feature a Sleek yet Organic Design
Creepy Clown Candy Machines
This Gumball Machine Could Scare Away All Your Trick-Or-Treaters
Random Comic Combinations
Comic Blog Random Pairing Mixes Together Unrelated Pop Culture Titles
Intimate Timber Dwellings
The Oak Pass Guest House is Spacious and Homey
Earthy Swedish Villas
This Woodland Villa Enhances the Quality of the Landscape
One-for-One Flu Shots
This Flu Season, Rexall Pharmacy is Helping Canadians and Ugandans
Skeletal Seating Solutions
The Skull Bean Bag Provides a Creepy Couture Touch to Any Space
Violent Weapon Installations
Michael Murph's Gun Art Sculpture Comments on America's Weapon Laws
Helpful Bee Benches
This Bench Sculpture Offers Bees Rest and Encourages Interspecies Friendship
Coloring Book Cases
The Frozen Take-Along Coloring Tote Inspires Creativity On-the-Go
Crystallized Roof Housing
Haus Schäfer by Plasma Studio Boasts Geometric Design Details
Restorative Carrot Lemonades
This Recipe Offers a Fun Way to Get Your Daily Nutrition Intake
Tennis Court Apartments
Benedetto Bufalino Transforms an Apartment into a Tennis Court
Feel-Good Retail Mirrors
This Motivational IKEA Mirror Boosts Esteem In-Store
Mirrored Park Paviions
The Borden Pavilion by Gh3 Blends into Its Natural Landscape
Darling Domicile Sofas
Haus Seating Offers an Intimate and Homey Environment Amidst a Busy Office
Realistic Bread Lighting
Pampshade' Food Lamps are Designed to Resemble Carb-Filled Treats
Modernist Brick Abodes
The Luker House by Jamie Fobert Architects Boasts Concrete Design Details
Stylishly Sturdy Seating
Form Us With Love Design a Chic and Simple Ikea Chair
3D Printing Camps
The Pixel Academy Teaches 3D Printing for Kids
Composed Courtyard Villas
The Center Court Villa Features a Series of Courtyards
Sterile Pharmacy Interiors
Herbal Pharmacy Sumiyoshido Kampo Boasts Embodies Modern Minimalism
Lovely Ledged Reflectors
The Foglio 120 Mirror Presents a Marvellous Miniature Vanity
High-End Skull Chocolates
New York's FIKA Provides Luxe Candy Options for Halloween
Masked Roof Abodes
This Two-Bedroom Residence Features a Roof Pulled Down Low
3D-Printed Jaws
This 3D-Printed Jaw Was Made For An Indian Cancer Patient
Mirrored Sphere Seating
The Narcisse Chair by NOCOD is Inspired by The Narcissist's Tool
Group Coloring Games
Chroma Cubes Challenges You to Be Quick & Creative
Severed Vessel Fixtures
The Jar Ceiling Light Comprises Halved Jugs to Serve Two Uses
Thought-Provoking Insecurity Videos
The Jubilee Project Asks People About What They Want to Change
French Fry Exhibitions
This Pop-Up Exhibit in New York City Features Variations in Fries
Upholstered Saddle Chairs
The Stella Chair Features a Cushioned Backrest
Gory Guilting Gun Campaigns
This Gun Control PSA Blames Irrational Voters for Violent Shootings