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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Enigmatically Suspenseful Fashion Campigns
Tom Ford Presents Its Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign
Chic Technique-Forward Fashion Lines
Tory Burch Fall 2026 RTW Capsule Explores History and Utility
Earthy Kitchen Cabinet Designs
MasterBrand Cabinets Declares Its 2026 Forecast for the Kitchen
Modern Furniture Designs
IKEA Revealed a New Collection at Milan Design Week 2025
Eclectic Bistro Designs
Luke Edward Hall Designs Deux Gares Express Café with British-French Flair
Cinematic Holiday Collection Campaigns
The Tod’s Holiday 2025 Collection Taps the Orient Express
Art Deco Show-Car Statements
The Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic Blends 1930s Glamour with New Tech
Sophisticated Art Deco-Inspired Furniture
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Fragrance Advent Calendars
Dossier's Holiday Advent Calendar Shares Designer-Inspired Bestsellers
Revived Celebrated Home Decor
Ikea Brings Back Archives in the Nytillverkad Vintage Collection
Nostalgic Youth Culture Capsules
Coach Presented Its Fall 2026 Line During New York Fashion Week
Upscale Modern Holiday Experiences
W Toronto Hotel Unveils Festive Offerings Throughout December
Chromatic Emotional Home Decor
The 3form 2025 Color Collection Puts Emotional Hues in Focus
Mocha-Colored Homeware Collections
Mackenzie-Childs Has Introduced the Mocha Check Collection
Timeless Patterned Textile Capsules
The Met Joins the Brand to Launch a Chilewich Collection
Decorative Holiday Scents
NEST New York Unveils a Limited-Edition Decorative Collection
Subtly Seasonal Cafe Accessories
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High-End Holiday Makeup Capsules
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Ultra-Chic Sculptural Lighting Designs
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Past Era-Honoring Furniture Capsules
IKEA Rounds Out its NYTILLVERKAD Time Capsule
Sculptural Table Lamps
Dollight Series Offers Customizable Lamps in Nearly 100 Color Combinations
Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
Next Generation Art Designs
Apple Designers of Tomorrow Presents New Talent at Design Miami Paris
Revived Pattern Furniture Collection
Henry Holland Studio Reimagines Furniture with Bold Fabrics
Festive Tableware Drops
Ikea and Gustaf Westman Launch Joyful 12-Piece Holiday Collection
Luxurious Holiday Gift Collections
The McQueen Holiday 2024 Gift Selection is Luxe and Diverse
Lunar New Year Homeware
The IKEA FÖSSTA 2026 Capsule Marks the Lunar New Year with Décor
Playful Holiday Candle Lines
Candier Spotlights Its Aesthetically Driven Holiday Candle Collection
Chinese Tradition-Celebrating Accessory Collections
Tod’s Celebrates the 2025 Chinese New Year
Opulent Nail Polish Calendars
The Beetles Christmas Advent Calendar Features Golden Motifs
Sneaker-Honoring Furniture Collections
The Modernica x STASH Range Features Four Items
Intricately Artistic Fashion Lines
Pacsun and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Drop a Holiday Line
Minimalist Tech Lamps
The Delite 2.0 Table Lamp Fuses Tradition and Modern Lighting
Geologically Inspired Fashion Capsules
The Etro Fall 2025 Magma Line is Stunningly Chic
Museum-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
Pacsun is Partnering with the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Luxe Classic Candle Updates
Diptyque Classic Candle Introduces Five New Scents and Redesign
Candle Jar Redesign Updates
Yankee Candle Introduces a Modern Candle Design with Nostalgic Details
Color-Focused Furniture Designs
Mustard Made Channels the 2026 Pantone Color of the Year
Waffle-Like Patterned Ceramic Tiles
Decocer Designs the Cubik Tiles with a Geometric Pattern
Contemporary Elegant Table Designs
Poiat Debuts Two New Exquisitely Modern Table Designs
Theatrically Informed Indoor Fashion
The Louis Vuitton Spring 2026 RTW Collection is Chic
British Countryside-Inspired Holiday Campaigns
The Miu Miu Holiday 2025 Campaign is Sophisticated
Interior Design Contests
Farrow & Ball Launch the Iconic Spaces 2026 Campaign
Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion
Paranoid FW25 Explores Identity Through Nostalgia and Nature
Rerfeshed Historic Workspaces
Daytrip’s Cloisters Interiors Boasts Modern Furniture Design
Sensory-Focused Furniture Design Exhibits
File Under Pop Presents the TIME SIGNATURE Installation
Modernist Art-Deco Cafés
The Watchhouse Café Brings Modernist Warmth to New York’s Iconic Tower
Architectural Lighting Solutions
Flos Emphasized Lighting Innovation and Artistic Expression
Tarnish-Resistant Jewelry Pieces
Flaire & Co’s Winter Edit Features Beaded and Pearl Details
Modernist Home Renovations
The Bauhaus Budapest Apartment Receives a Contemporary Refresh
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
Classic Architecture-Inspired Lighting
Zeynep Boyan Designs the Monumental Collection of Lamps
Novelty Supermarket Ornaments
Aldi’s Novelty Baubles Take the Form of Familar Household Products
Mineral-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zachary A. Embraces Subtle Minimalism with Renegade Neutrals
New Year Activewear Ranges
The H&M Move SculptMove Collection Embraces New Year Changes
Sustainable Modern Chair Designs
ZEITRAUM Explored Sustainability Through Material & Craftsmanship
Chic Private Retailer Housewares
Macy's Arch Studio Home Collection is Packed with Essentials
Themed Holiday Fireplace Streams
Netflix Holiday Yule Logs Bring Film Worlds into Festive Ambience
Ceramic Modern Houses
The Hillsborough Residence Blends Modern Design with Sculptural Ceramics
Monumental Ceramic Furniture Series
Devin Wilde Designs the History-Honoring Series No. II
Holiday Lifestyle Capsules
As Ever Holiday Collection by Meghan Markle Offers Cozy Essentials
Earthy Warm Ambiant Restaurants
Marc Ange Design Studio Decorates the Modern Muse Restaurant
Opulent Holiday Apparel Lineups
Brunette The Label Launches its Festive New Holiday Collection
Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns
The McQueen Holiday 2025 Collection is Elegant
Colorful Furniture Collections
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South Asian Design Galleries
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Modern Dark Tonal Homes
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Reimagined Fall Home Fragrances
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Tech-Forward Teen Furniture
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Charming Spring Decor
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Innovative Fireplace Designs
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Playful Holiday Jewelry Campaigns
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Playful Apartment Makeovers
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Heritage-Inspired Bold Workwear
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Daily Ritual Objects
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Contemporary Office Design
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Modern Art Newsletters
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Painting-Inspired Electrical Outlet Designs
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Textured Mid-Century Houses
Highland Park Residence Has Moody Hues with Modernist Material Honesty
Halloween-Themed Advent Calendars
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Geometric Sleek Interior Products
HADDOU/DUFOURCQ Introduces its New TRAMA Collection
Design-Forward Winter Collections
Tod's Has Launched the Italian Winter Capsule Collection
Temple-Inspired Striking Galleries
Abin Design Studio Designs a Gallery with Temple Themes
Leather Goods-Focused Holiday Campaigns
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Sculptural Living Systems
Fratelli Boffi's Cromatica Collection Explores Furniture as Fluid Design
Americana Furniture Debut Capsules
ARCHIVISM Garners a New American Wave with a New Capsule
Mid-Century Flat Revamps
This Warsaw Apartment Renovation Highlights Veneer and Tile
Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
Fashion Art Toronto Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Nature-Inspired Modern Furniture
Alcarol Introduces its IMPRINT Collectio in Milan
Comprehensive Home Illumination Collectons
Tribesigns Recently Debuted a New Lighting Series
Festive Americana Artwork Decor
The Norman Rockwell for Pottery Barn Collection Embraces Nostalgia
Color-Centric Kitchen Appliances
Thyme&Table's Refined Colors Accent the Heart of the Home
90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel
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Ultra-Chic Furnishing Fabric Collections
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Holiday-Themed Luggage Campaigns
TUMI Debuts 'Gift Joy' Featuring Red and Black Toned Pieces
Decadent Lounge Seating
The Poet Sofa by Ellison Studios and Night Palm Highlights Cinematic Flair
Urban Material Design Collections
Clarke & Clarke Metropolitan Collection Explores Bold Textiles
Monochrome Living Spaces
The Grigio Verde Villa Transforms Grayscale Tones into a Warm Home
Tree-Lined Striking Modern Residences
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Anniversary Design Shows
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Customizable Holiday Decorations
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Redesigned Desert Homes
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Retro-Rich Kraków Apartment
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Artful Hosting Pieces
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Travel-Inspired Modern Residential Apartments
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Diwali Table Decor
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Beach-Inspired Desk Trios
The Deskterior Set Features a Sun Lamp, Card Holder & Sandcastle Bank