Innovations in home trends in 2012 featured some of the most wacky and wild products for one's abode. From chandeliers inspired by the ombre hair craze to floppy disk flower holders, there are few limits to the types of products one can use for home decoration.
For consumers who don't have much room in their apartments, space-saving products such as simple, yet effective bike mounts are being introduced to help with these common problems. Furniture that's easily stored also aims to alleviate these issues of space so many consumers face when living in a big city.
Trend Hunter's Home Trend Report explores how certain home trends can be harnessed to develop new products and opportunities.
Top 100 Home Trends of 2012
From Ombre-Shaded Chandeliers to Acoustic-Absorbing Furniture:
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100
Multi-Purpose Outdoor Homes
Broadhurst Architects Inc.'s 'The Crib' is Versatile
99
Carpentry Off-Cut Furniture
The Wood-con-fusion Series by Eli Chissick is Made out of Scraps
98
Piped Paperback Storage
Industrial Bookshelves Bind Your Library into the Structure of Your Home
97
Literature-Shingled Lamps
The Zipper 8 Lighting Collection Covers Bulbs with Book Contents
96
Magnificent Moat Mansions
The Cadas Architecture Itaipava Residence is Lavish and Rustic
95
Minimalist Cubed Havens
The Gomez Residence by Marta Gonzalez Architects Has an Open Concept
94
Whimsically Imperfect Furniture
Seasons by Valentin Loellmann is Beautifully Organic
93
Meme Christmas Decor
Ermahgerd Ernamernts are Hilarious Holiday Ornaments
92
DIY Paper Speakers
The Plywood iVictrola Design for iPhones is a Fun Project
91
Movement-Inducing Wall Stickers
These Halloween Wall Decals are Perfect for Any Party
90
PET Bottle Lighting
The Bubble Chandelier by Souda is a Sparkling Eco-Friendly Orb
89
Open-Concept Box Abodes
The H.2 Residence by 314 Architecture Studio is One Modest Home
88
Curving Cumulus Cottages
The McBride Charles Ryan Cloud House is Whimsical
87
Ombre-Shaded Chandeliers
This Hey Gorgeous DIY Project Will Add Subtle Color to Your Abode
86
Small Prefab Shelters
The Mini House 2.0 by Jonas Wagell is Compactly Contemporary
85
3-in-1 Furniture
The #006 SideSeat by PROOFF is a Seat, Desk and Storage in One
84
Instagram Throw Pillows
'Stitchtagram' Creates Handmade Memories
83
$21-Million Apartments
'The House' in Tokyo is the World's Most Expensive One-Bedroom Apartment
82
Crumbled Concrete Lighting
The Minimalist 'Like Paper Lamp' Has Kinks and Crinkles
81
Boxed Interior Abodes
The Melander Architects Design Maximizes Living Space
80
Chalkboard Chairs
LOL Furniture Presents Unique Seating Styles
79
Celebrity Furniture Designs
The Pitt Pollaro Collection is Brad Pitt's Debut Line
78
Dirt-Wall Abodes
The Caterpillar House by Feldman Architecture is Made from the Ground It Sits On
77
Extruded Pendent Lamps
The EXTL Lights by David Irwin is Contemporary and Structured
76
Spectacularly Asymmetric Cottages
The 'Wintergreen' by Balance Associates Architects is Gorgeous
75
Pre-Made IKEA Abodes
Aktiv Provides Users with a House From the Retail Giant
74
Rock-inspired Furniture
The Isola Collection by Gumdesign is Full of Eclectic Geometric Shapes
73
Material-Juxtaposed Furniture
The Laselva Studio Creates Quirky Products That Are Full of Texture
72
Volcanic Island-Inspired Abodes
Planning Korea's Cocoon House is Architecturally Sculptural
71
Bottle Stopper Furnishings
Becki Chan 'Corky' Project Uses Old Corks to Create Home Decor
70
Hidden Router Tutorials
The Anamu Book Cover DIY is Simply Brilliant
69
Cantilevered Marble Furniture
The SUTIL Table is Made Out of Carrara Marble and Carbon Fiber
68
Exposed Concrete Mansions
The Ipes House was Designed by Marcio Kogan's StudioMK27
67
Inflatable Steel Furniture
Zieta Prozessdesign Creations are Contemporarily Cartoonish
66
DIY Celebrity Clothing Hooks
The 'OutsaPop Trashion' Kate Moss Hangers are Ideal for Fashionistas
65
Magnetic Wooden Tables
Multiple by Raphael Charles Can Take on Various Fun Shapes
64
Sliced-Off Furniture
The CUTLINE Collection Balances Between the Hidden and Visible
63
Convertible Bedroom Furniture
The Kickstarter UrbanDesk Conserves Space and Saves Time
62
Skinny Paneled Abodes
The SIP Panel House Was Impressively Built in Just 10 Days
61
Flower Petal Furniture
Bruehl's Morning Dew Chair is Refreshing and Feminine
60
DIY Hardcover Timpieces
Brit Morin Shows How to Turn Old Books Into Neat Clocks
59
Pinboard Table Lamps
The Luminarie Post is an Unconventional Corkboard with a Second Function
58
Secluded EMS Homes
The Ambulance Garage House by Doepel Strijkers is an Orange Haven
57
Animal Sculpture Furniture
The Hippo Coffee Table Collection is Adorably Realistic
56
Shipping Container Workspaces
The Sugoroku Office by Daiken-Met Architects is Stacked Cargo Boxes
55
DIY Erasable Wall Decor
The How to Mix Chalkboard Paint Tutorial is Easy and Awesome
54
Macabre Princess Cartoons (UPDATE)
The Thomas Czarneck Photos Give a Twist to Fairytale Endings
53
Expandable Furniture
Reinier de Jong's REK Coffee Table Grows and Shrinks as Needed
52
Colored Corner Furnishings
The Soapbox Furniture Requires No Tools to Assemble
51
Sky-Surfing Blimp Abodes
The 'Wolke 7' Flying Home Sets Eyes High for Future Housing
50
Acoustic-Absorbing Furniture
The Rosa Chair by Studio KMJ Provides a Distraction Barrier
49
Unorthodox Urban Condos
The Kariouk Associates 'Redeveloper Apartment' is Space-Efficient
48
Soapless Eco Clothes Cleaners
The Orbit Washing Machine Lets You Do Laundry Anywhere
47
Structure-Wrapped Interiors
In House Wing, Architecture and Furniture Design are Uniquely United
46
Mobile Minimalist Hotel Rooms
The Hypercubus by Studio WG3 is Self-Sufficient and Compact
45
Retro Beach Abodes
The House in Palabritas Beach by Metropolis is 60s-Inspired
44
Carchitecture Structures
Leger Wanaselja Car Part Home Used Over 100 Vehicle Scraps
43
DIY Globe Chandeliers
The Inspireramera Pilates Ball Lamp Tutorial is Cleverly Cute
42
Effortless Prefab Retreats
The Coodo 'My Home' Residences Come Furnished and Poised for Placement
41
Hassle-Free Hydroponic Systems
The Urban Cultivator Makes Growing Greens Year-Round Simple
40
Frosted Glass Eco Homes
The Cube Court House is a Secluded Paradise for Green Living
39
Over-Sized Cosmetics Furniture
The MakeUp Now! Accessories are Set to Polish Your Living Rooms
38
Moon-Inspired Lighting
MONOCOMPLEX's Scene #01 Floor Lamp is Eerily Romantic
37
Domino-Like Furniture
The KERAMOS Cabinet by Coprodotto is Colorfully Cute
36
Minimalist Cycle Storage
The Very Nice Bike Rack Puts Precious Rides on Display in the Home
35
Leftover Timber Furniture
The Endy Series by Studio Ve is Cute and Eco-Conscious
34
Retractable Abode Exteriors
The Sliding House by drMM Architects is Statically Mobile
33
Burnt Lumber Furniture
Wood Casting by Hilla Shamia Boasts a Metal Base
32
Experimental Test Tube Lights
The Maria S.C. Lamp by Pani Jurek can be Decorated With Anything
31
Giant Disco Ball Structures
The Shadow Pavilion Design Uses Over 100 Pieces of Aluminum
30
Sunny Side Up Furniture
WamHouse's Table Egg is Inspired by a Breakfast Meal
29
Industrial Pipe Furniture
DOSUNO Design's Open Tap Project Uses Repurposed Materials
28
Contained Beach Scenes
The Mason Jar Terrarium is a Great Vacation Keepsake
27
Modern Mechanized Furniture
The Astrolab Dining Table Extends Via Remote Control
26
Hovering Arboreal Architecture
The HP Tree House by mmp Architects is Easily Maintained
25
Sunken Furniture Surfaces
Rising Table by Robert van Embricqs is Organically Intricate
24
DNA-Inspired Furniture
The Mutation Series by Maarten De Ceulaer is Excitingly Experimental
23
Rustic Jar Lighting
Luke Lamp Co. Creates Light Fixtures That are Full of Character
22
Modular Toy-Inspired Shelving
Clark Art Center's Jacob Bookcase is Playfully Practical
21
Floppy Disk Flower Holders
The Brit & Co. Blog Shows How to Make Nerdy Plant Pots
20
Unfolding Circular Furniture
The Fan Table by Mauricio Affonso Explores Social Interaction
19
Warm Minimalist Bathrooms
The Bisazza Bagno Nendo Collection is Organically Contemporary
18
Indoor Vegetation Planters
The Windowfarms Allows You to Grow Fresh Vegetables All Year Round
17
Mini Tree Lighting
Bonsai by Moredesign is Inspired by a Traditional Japanese Art Form
16
Wool Kitty Nests
The Vaivanat Bed Collection Provides Chic Comfort for Your Feline
15
DIY Upcycled Jean Coasters
The Brit & Co. Cocktail Napkins are Hip and Stylish
14
Coffee Filter Lampshades
Vilma Farrell of Lampada Creates Caffeinated Lighting
13
Tongue-Wagging Seats
WAMHOUSE's Armchair Paszcza is Cute and Carnal
12
Colorful Mountainous Cushions
Cumulus Project's Mound of Rounds is Mightily Multifunctional
11
Squeezebox Planter Partitions
The Herb2 System Provides Privacy, Decoration and Fresh Air
10
Saggy Resin Seating
The Family -ERT Collection Reinterprets the Conventional Forms of Furnishings
9
Luxurious Cleansing Beds
The Dornbracht Horizontal Shower Lets You Lie Back and Relax
8
DIY Butterfly Wreaths
The ‘A Beautiful Mess’ Feather Garland is Easy to Make
7
Sci-Fi Cat Beds
The Feline Tardis Contraption Lets Your Cat Explore Space and Time
6
Slowly Sinking Bookcases
Raw Edges' Hole In The Floor is Full of Whimsy and Character
5
Vibrant Child-Centric Furniture
InKidible Hopes to Expand Kids Perspective of Contemporary Art
4
Prehistoric Cartoon Architecture
Dick Clark's Flintstones-Inspired House in Malibu is ip for Sale
3
Artistically Corroded Furniture
Ka-lai Chan's The Ordinary Family Collection is Volatile
2
Scrumptious Dessert Candles
The 'Heart Song Tarts n Finds' Offers Tart Scented Wax
1
Dripping Wax Candlesticks
The Elas Candle Holder Changes Form to Fit Different Taper Widths
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DIY Inspiration Posters
The Brit & Co. Real Life Pinterest Board Replicates the Online Network
Carpentry Off-Cut Furniture
The Wood-con-fusion Series by Eli Chissick is Made out of Scraps
DIY Melting Wax Paintings
The Lauren Conrad Crayon Art Project is Ideal for Modern Art Lovers
3-in-1 Furniture
The #006 SideSeat by PROOFF is a Seat, Desk and Storage in One
DIY Tool Shed Jewelry
The Stripes + Sequins 'Hardware Store Gold Rose Necklace' is Durable
Futuristic Circular Lamps
LED Uplighter by Claesson Koivisto Rune is Simplistic and Sophisticated
Extruded Pendent Lamps
The EXTL Lights by David Irwin is Contemporary and Structured
Chic Military-Patterned Purses
The ‘a pair and a spare’ DIY Camo Clutch Will Lead a Fa
Movable Armrest Furniture
Hocky by Marcin Wielgosz is Multifunctional and Modern
Material-Juxtaposed Furniture
The Laselva Studio Creates Quirky Products That Are Full of Texture
Dual Material Tables
The Split Collection by AXEL YBERG Takes on a Maze-Like Aesthetic
DIY Duct Tape Accessories
The Brit & Co. Scotch Color & Patterns Jewelry is Stylish & Affordable
Magnetic Wooden Tables
Multiple by Raphael Charles Can Take on Various Fun Shapes
Ironing Board-Like Desks
The XTable by Kibisi is Manually High-Adjustable Via a Crank
Practical Furniture Projects
The Ready-made in Design Project is a Handyman's Dream
Curvaceous Wooden Workstations
The Voltaire Desk by Paco Camus is Elegantly Sophisticated
Physics Articulated Furinture
The Newton Dining Table is Inspired by the Laws of Gravity
Adjustable Multifunctional Furniture
The Takka Table and Stools is Made for Small Spaces
Jagged DIY Dagger Jewelry
The Stripes + Sequins ‘Spike Bracelet’ is Easy to Make
Bodacious Bow Tie Bling
The Freena Shop Makes an Alluring Bow Tie Necklace
Spooky Holiday Door Decorations
The Red Robyn Lane Halloween Wreath Collection is Festive
Disheveled Iconic Halloween Wigs
The Raggedy Ann Wig is Adorable and Hand-Crafted
Ascendable Timber Escritoires
The Ladder Desk by Mars Encourages Your Upward Professional Progress
Abundantly Striped Abodes
The Stripe House by GAAGA Architects Boasts a Lined Design
Playfully Quirky Furnishings
The Branca-Lisboa Furniture Collection is All About the Details
Subtly Curved Seating
The Alvo Stool for Urbancase is Completely Made by Hand
DIY Deceptive Storage Bins
The Lauren Conrad 'Bookshelf Box' is Great for Sophisticated Home Decor
Stocking-Inspired Furnishings
The Socks + Furniture Collection by Greg Papove is Playful and Cozy
Posh Cardboard Seating
The Re-PLY Chair by Dan Goldstein is a Eco-Firned
DIY Imitation Art Pieces
The 'Love Maegan' Eduardo Garza Coral Sculptures are Beautiful Replicas
Vise-inflicted Furniture
The Ceci N’est Pas Une Table is Robbed of Its Former Functionality
Illuminated Resin Tops
The Tree Rings by Judson Beaumont Belongs in a Funky Fairy World
Foliage-Encouraging Furniture
Botanic Hydroponic Furniture by Clement Sarrodie is Refreshing
Futuristic Faceted Furniture
The Foldone Table by Novae Architecture is Sleek and Sci-Fi
Post and Beam Furniture
The Ponte Table by Strala Boasts a Striking Architectural Base
Private Height-Adjustable Desks
The Tyde Table by Vitra Encourages Standing in Office Settings
DIY Vintage Accessories
The DIY Pearl Collar Adds Some Bling to Any Outfit
Hi-Tech Table Tennis Furniture
The Waldner Ping Pong Table Boasts a Multi-Touch Surface
Subtle Sequin-Patched Sweaters
This 'a pair and a spare' DIY Creation Shimmers with Sophistication
Creepy Furniture Captures
'Happy Birthday Tessa and Lisa' Celebrates Dysfunctional Families
Arched Steel Furniture
The Bow Table and Bench by Benjamin Hubert is Both Simple and Complex
Roof-Retracting Mattresses
The Up Down Bed Draws Up into the Ceiling to Increase Usable Space
Math-Inspired Furniture
The Fibonacci Cabinet Modernizes the Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Faceted Timber Furniture
Diamond Wood by Tesler-Mendelovitch is Sculpturally Prismatic
Custom Critter Costumes
The Wild Things Dresses are Perfect for Halloween
Four-in-One Furniture Designs
Fanny Adam Creates a Single Piece for Small Spaces
Thrifty Bedazzled Bags
The 'a pair and a spare' DIY Rhinestone-Embellished Coach Duffle
Creepy Crawly Baked Goods
The Spider Cupcake Decorating Kit Makes the Best Halloween Cupcakes
Avocado Crate Lighting
The Recycled Pendant Lamps by Kelly Caruso is Full of Rustic Texture
Microscope-Like Lighting
The Who is Watching You Lamp is Inspired by Security Cameras
Spooky Pooch Attire
Have Some Halloween Fun with the Headless Horseman Costume
Gravity-Inspired Furniture
Science Buffs Can Enjoy Their Breakfast on Newton's Table
DIY Butterfly Wreaths
The ‘A Beautiful Mess’ Feather Garland is Easy to Make
Abstract Flower-Inspired Lighting
The Orchid Lamp by YoungJae Kim Has Minimalistic Sweeping Lines
Vibrant Web-Like Furniture
The Nodo Collection of Tables by Pentagono Estudio is Intricate
Mid-Century Nelson-Inspired Workstations
Laura Desk by Phloem Studio is Both Modern and Classic
Hi-Tech Rocking Chairs
The iRock by Micasa Lab Has a Built-In iPad Dock and Sound System
Nature-Inspired Fabric Lighting
Printed Drumshade Pendants by Jefdesigns are Bold and Bright
Beautiful Braced Beds
Trusscot by U-Type Incorporates Thoughtfulness into Auxiliary Furniture
Heavy-Duty Cement Furniture
The Concrete Collection by Matali Crasset is Made for a Masculine Home
Undulating Spherical Lighting
The Libera Pendant Lamp by Lucente is Full of Movement
Comfortable Camping Couches
The Eastpak Sofa Beautifully Blends a Backpack with a Chesterfield
Contemporary Foldable Farmhouses
The Cultural Centre Léonce-Georges Fuses Modernity and Tradi
Basket-Base Lighting
The Lightweight Collection by Tord Boontje Comes With Grounded Storage
Fluid Diorama Furniture
Six Tables on Water by Gaetano Pesce is Exquisitely Inspired by Nature
Subtly Splayed Seating
The Fluid Chair by Jiwoong Jung Has a Slew of Sweeping Lines
Unfinished Painted Seats
The Dip Chair by Folklore is a Modern Take on a Century-Old Staple
Rusty Iron Furniture
The Network Collection by STUDIO9 is Rustic and Industrial
Sharp Stackable Seating
The Plastic Lounge Chair by Mauro Fragiotta Boasts Geometric Angles
Minimalist Origami Lighting
The Moth Lampshade Creates Intricate Geometric Shades of Light
DIY Wine Bottle Pumpkins
Recycle Your Alcoholic Beverages to Make Ghostly Halloween Decorations
DIY Repurposed Toy Planters
The 'Thrillz of Hillz' Dinosaur Pots are Eye-Catching and Quirky
Antler-Like Furniture
The Nube Coffee Table by Sandro Lopez is Organic and Fluid
Curvaceously Shaped Structures
The People’s Meeting Dome Sparks Design Discussions
Sculptural Carbon Fiber Seating
The Dipinta Di Blu Chair by Adele Cassina is Darkly Elegant
Sound Wave-Like Furniture
The Stupa Table and Pendant Light Looks Made on a Pottery Wheel
UFO-Inspired House
Roberto Sanchez Rivera Built His Own Livable 'Spaceship'
Inspiration-Enhancing Prefabs
The Tess House is a Home Designed With Writers in Mind
Cube-Composed Furniture
The Atlas Series by The Fundamental Group Makes Tactile Geometry
DIY Wine Cork Boards
The Lauren Conrad Heart Bulletin Board is Great to Display on Walls
Wooden Frame Lighting
The Featherlight Hanging Lamp is Inspired by Model Planes
DIY Character Pen Pots
The DIY LEGO Pencil Holder is for Fans Who Simply Adore the Blocks
Dangling Cubic Lighting
The Julian Appelius Dado Lamp Brightens Your Home with Geometry
Bright Geometric Furniture
The Kitara Coffee Table by Max Ptk is Easy to Assemble
Crumpled Metal Tables
The Crush by Fredrikson Stallard Collection Makes for Avant-Garde Furniture
DIY Chic Jack-O-Lanterns
For the Coolest Halloween Pumpkin Try Funky Ombre Pumpkins
Ruched Silk Lighting
The Aqua Creations Custom Lighting 2012 Installation is Glamorously Geometric
Cord-Varnished Seating
The Fishline Chair by Nendo Uses an Unorthodox Staining Technique
Quirky Recycled Furniture
Nina Tolstrup Creates Decor Pieces from Discarded Odds and Ends
Crammed House Installations
Bridging Home by Do-Ho Suh Brings Different Cultures Together
Mini Cask-Inspired Lighting
The Baby Barrel Lamp by Nieuwe Heren is Simple and Small
Drum-Inspired Seating
The Rope Stool by Minki Kim Was Modeled After Traditional Korean Instrument
Handmade Minimalist Seating
These COCKOSH Wood Stools are Stunning
Interlocking Furniture Bases
The Lock Table by J.P.Meulendijks is Made Out of Bent Bamboo
Modernized Retro Rocking Seats
The Roxy Chair is Stylishly Vintage Looking
Playful Jigsaw Tables
The Puzzle-Table by Anders Guld Lengthens Piece by Piece
Plunger-Base Furniture
Sucker by Sam Lofgren is Made with Plumbers in Mind
Spooky Gamer-Inspired Ornaments
Celebrate the Holidays with Some Halloween Yard Decorations
Cartoon-Like Sofas
My Couch, My Canvas by Annebet Philips Resembles an Unfinished Drawing
Cardboard-Constructed Shelter Homes
The Leo Burnett Raising The Roof Campaign: The Street House
Charitable Celebrity Tree Decorations
Christopher Radko and Celebrities Decorate for a Great Cause
Serrated Greenery Facades
The Firma Casa is Designed with Sustainability in Mind
Upside-Down Basket Stools
The Emu Ivy Pouf is an Outdoor Seat, Ottoman and Light Fixture
Diamond-Shaped Furniture
The Book Table by Rejon is Made for Dedicated Readers
Subtle Shapely Seats
The Curvas Dining Chair by Goncalo Campos is Minimalist and Elegant
Hilly Eco-Friendly Houses
The E+ Green Home by Unsangdong Architects is Organic and Geometric
Magnify Glass-Like Lighting
BOB by Shpelyk Roman is a Simple Adjustable Table Lamp
Doll-Inspired LIghting
The Kokeshi Lamp is Reminiscent of the Popular Japanese Collectible
Book-Inspired Furniture
Once Upon a Time Bookcase by Fabio Vinella is Charming and Imaginative
Transparent Niche Furniture
The Slot Table by Eric Pfeiffer Provides Stylish See-Through Storage
Superhero Nail Decals
These Wonder Woman and Batgirl Nail Stickers Will Show Off Your Geeky Side
Rough Putty-Like Seating
The Amateur Masters Chair by Jerszy Seymour Looks Colorfully Unfinished
Trunk-Impaled Furniture
The Bloom Side Table is Made Out of Salvaged Cedar Wood
16 Cushy Animal-Inspired Seats
From Sable-Sea Life Seating to Dove-like Winged Furniture
Sun-Responsive Roofs
The Casa em Movimento Moves East to West For Optimal Energy Harnessing
Tiredly Collapsing Seats
The First Sitting Chair by Timm Ulrichs Falls Backwards in Defeat