The top February 2018 modern design ideas offer an insight into how consumers of the future will live and decorate their home spaces with everything from colorful outdoor mattresses to modular smart reminder systems.
As a rejection of some of the picture-perfect, hyper-curated home decor styles that have become popularized by social media, consumers are turning to quirky furnishings and accessories that are packed with personality; this includes examples like waste bins that are shaped like sushi rolls, tomato-shaped lighting fixtures and imperfect vases that were intentionally created with precision algorithms.
Los Angeles is now home to The Museum of Selfies, an all-new exhibition that modernizes classical works of art with technology, calling viewers to reflect on various points in history, science and culture, while also becoming an interactive part of the installation themselves.
Top 30 Modern Trends in February
From Selfie-Inspired Art Exhibits to Neon Rap Portraits:
Laura McQuarrie — Feb 24, 2018 — Art & Design
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Locally Sourced Custom Furniture
AngleWood's Unique Designs Add a Modern Twist to Your Home
29
Modernized Camping Shelters
Olson Kundig Architects Created Comfy and Secure Bunkers for Camping
28
Moving-Friendly Furniture
The Out Of Necessity 'Nomadic' Coat Rack is Simple to Fold and Move
27
Convertible Bookshelf Tables
The 'Urbana Incredible' Table Increases Efficiency in Small Spaces
26
Adaptable Shelving Systems
The Rigg Modular Shelves System is Easy to Customize and Shift Around
25
Geometric Lighting Installations
Pelle Released a Set of Weathered Steel Lighting Fixtures
24
Modern Holiday Houses
Herbert Hussmann Created Two Modern Vacation Homes Outside of Berlin
23
Modern Full Moon Vases
we+ Designed a New Light-Casting Flower Vase Shaped Like the Moon
22
Abstractly Embroidered Pillows
Tom Dixon Makes Colorfully Tufted and Embroidered Pillow Designs
21
Sushi-Inspired Waste Bins
The Temaki Sculptured Waste Bin is made from a sheet of carbon fiber
20
Organically Shaped Prefab Homes
The 'Lumishell' Brings an Oasis to Your Desired Location
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Nordic-Shaped Fire Pits
Design Company Curonian Deco Created the New 'Phoenix Blossom Fire Pit'
18
Premium Commuter Backpacks
Able Carry's Backpacks are City-Tested and Commuter-Approved
17
Detachable Indoor Cameras
The New Hive View Indoor Camera by Yves Behar is Sleek and Magnetic
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Object-Hiding Side Tables
The Studio Böttger 'KAROU' Table Hides Storage Behind Sliding Partitions
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Angular Modernistic Storage Cabinets
The Moak Studio 'Tilbo' Boasts a Chic Pitched Top
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Smart Reminder Systems
PITAKA's 'MagHive' is the World's First Smart Home Reminder System
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Selfie-Inspired Art Exhibits
The Museum of Selfies Examines Art and Culture Through Narcissism
12
Comical Tomato Lamps
Case Studyo Released Another Edition of the Classic 'Give Up' Lamp
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Postmodern Handmade Furniture
Anna Horvath's 'Collezione L!Puff' Experiments with 3D Form
10
Soundproof Office Pods
Vank Wall Boxes are Multi-Use Soundproof Pods for the Workplace
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Folding Puncture-Proof Wheels
The 'Revolve Wheel' is Compatible with Wheelchairs and Bikes
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Elegant Carbon Fiber Ashtrays
The enjoyment of a good cigar is always a moment to be savored.
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Neon Rap Portraits
Natalie Wong Creates Stylish Pieces That Blend Modern Art with Modern Music
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Intentionally Lumpy Vases
These Unique Sculptural Vases Were Printed with a Special Algorithm
5
Church-Inspired Lamp Series
LE KLINT Crafted the ARC Collection After a Copenhagen Church
4
Minimalist Wooden Maps
These Laser-Cut Wooden Maps Tells Stories About Beloved Cities
3
Exaggerated Clock Hands
Shay Carmon's 'Edge Clock' Features Huge Wire Hands
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Colorful Outdoor Mattresses
The New Outdoor Matresses by TRIMM are Colorful and Connectable
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Angelic Car Fresheners
The Guardian Angel Car Freshener Emits Fresh Scents
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Global Retrospective Exhibitions
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Past Era-Honoring Furniture Capsules
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Data-Driven Digital Experiences
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Experiential Play Pop-Ups
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Art-Focused Technology Partnerships
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Theatrically Informed Indoor Fashion
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Art-Transformed Home Products
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Lifestyle Art Televisions
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Experimental Furniture Design Exhibitions
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Personalized Light Art Installations
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Architectural Lighting Solutions
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Icon Revival Collections
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Dynamic Art Displays
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Modernist Home Renovations
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Futuristic Immersive Lighting Experiences
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Ultra-Colorful Table Designs
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Sculptural Lighting Collections
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Emotional Light Sculptures
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Immersive Auto-Focused Artistic Experiences
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Architecturally Inspired Exhibition Displays
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Modernism-Themed Residence Collections
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Opposites-Inspired Branded Exhibitions
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Geometric Ceramic Collections
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