The top July 2015 modern trends highlight some of the larger patterns able to be observed in the world of design. From streamlined designs that reimagine everyday household items to whimsical, immersive public art installations that seek to inspire playfulness and relaxation, there are plenty of examples that point to the future of modern design.
Falling in line with environmental concerns and, by extension, the art of upcycling, many businesses are able to differentiate themselves by using reclaimed materials that add charisma to the designs. A great example of this is Wallace Detroit Guitars, a Motor City company handcrafting stunning guitars from salvaged wood from some of the city's many abandoned buildings.
Additionally, a unique pattern being invested in by many municipalities is the concept of urban placemaking. By creating safe, well-lit and aesthetically stimulating public art structures, municipalities are investing in the health and well-being of individual citizens.
Top 55 Modern Trends in July
From Cosmic Bottle Branding to Flat Pack Sushi Containers:
Rebecca Byers — Jul 25, 2015 — Art & Design
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Minimalist Greek Retreats
Villa Melana Blends Rustic and Modern in a Beautifully Minimalist Way
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3D-Printed Faucets
'American Standard' Created a Line of 3D-Printed Tap Fixtures
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Recycled Milk Jug Seating
The 'Racer Rocker Chair' is a Small Upcycled Lightweight Storage Chair
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Tabletop Holographic Projectors
Holus Presents 2D Content in a Dynamic 3D Way Groups Can Enjoy
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Exposed Structure Houses
The Laiki Lefkothea Residence by Tsikkinis Architecture Studio Zigzags
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Gorgeous Minimalist Utensils
The Porcelain+Stoneware+Wood Collection is Playful and Practical
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Portable Vinyl Record Players
This Portable Record Player is a Lightweight Retro Music System
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Upcycled Umbrella Art
Izaskun Chinchilla Designed This Colorful Umbrella Canopy in NYC
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Interactive Architectural Toys
'Lux' Connecting Toys are Used to Build and Create Design Concepts
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Bow Tie-Inspired Seating
These Bamboo Bow Tie Chairs are Heated and Bent into Shape
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Effortlessly Austere Homes
The Wein House by Besonias Almeida Arquitectos is Low Maintenance
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Instruction-Indicating Saucepans
These Smart Pots Digitally Display Directions for Quality Cooking
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Chewing Gum Sculptures
Maurizio Savini's Pink Bubblegum Sculptures are Too Pretty to Chew
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Organic Wooden Basins
Slowwood Designs a Stunningly Chic Sink for Modern Nature-Lovers
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Whimsical String-Covered Walkways
Atelier YokYok Designed this Whismsical String-Enclosed Walkway
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Elevated Dining Rooms
This Unique School Canteen is a Cross Between a Cave and a Treehouse
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3D Animal Graffiti
This Stunning Street Art Series is Made from Trash and Recycled Materials
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Selfie-Inspired Dresses
The Pucci Selfie Stick Dress Features an Unusual Modern Print
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Bold Geometric Bedrooms
Orlando Soria of Homepolish Creates a Stylish Modern Master Bedroom
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Magnetized Wall Decals
This Magnetic Paint Lets You Easily Redecorate Walls Over and Over Again
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Charred Wood Pavillions
'Outpost Basel' is a VIP Lounge for Guests at the Design Miami Basel Fair
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Cosmic Bottle Branding
These Gorgeous Wine Bottles are Inspired by the Geometry of Constellations
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Flower Petal Foam Chairs
The Feiz Design Studio Created This Unusually Shaped Chair Design
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Whitespace Chocolate Bar Labels
This Simple Chocolate Bar Brand Combines Whitespace & Bold Print
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3D-Printed Eco Sponges
This Rubber Sponge is Made Completely Using Certified Purement Materials
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Modernist Movement Sideboards
Fabrizio Simonetti Designs the Marcel Piece for Formabilio
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Sunset-Simulating Desk Lamps
The Fade Task Light Provides Natural Lighting Conditions for Workers
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Lucid Eatery Interiors
This Organic Paleo Restaurant Uses Minimalist Nature-Inspired Decor
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Refined Paper Art
Cybèle Young's Artwork Combines Japanese Origami & Contemporary Sculpting
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Experimental Drone Photography
The Calder Wilson Long-exposure Fireworks Images Capture Light
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Three-Wheeled Electric Taxis
The 'Lindo' May Be a More Eco-Friendly Taxi Option for City Dwellers
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Cubic Mediterranean Abodes
The Sunflower House by Cadaval & Sola-Morales Segments Spaces
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Elevated Treetop Campsites
Kevin Hirth's New Colorado Campsite Features a Cloud-Shaped Platform
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Reclaimed Wood Guitars
Wallace Detroit Guitars Uses Reclaimed Wood from Abandoned Houses
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Vision-Enhancing Color Codes
These Tactile Geometric Shapes Help the Visually Impaired See Colors
20
Face-Melting Portraits
Artist Pierre Schmidt Painted These Beautifully Terrifying Portraits
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Taste-Preserving Microwaves
This Futuristic Microwave Uses Solid-State Radio Frequency Technology
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Smart Water-Saving Taps
The Eve Faucet Helps People Set Water Consumption Goals with App
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Driver-Shaming Bike Racks
Cyclehoop's City Bike Rack Demonstrates How Much Space a Car Occupies
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Ice Cube-Inspired Seats
These Ice-Inspired Chairs Mimic the Beauty of Frozen Water
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Brightly Colored Courtyards
'Fink Studio' Made a Colorful Courtyard into a Historic Art Museum
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Woven Metal Tea Accessories
'Toast Living' Has Created a Line of These Metal Tea Accessories
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Color Swatch Card Decks
'BreakThroughColor' Turns a Color Wheel into a Color Tool for Designers
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Disability-Celebrating Portraits
The [dis]ABLED Inside Out Project Calls for Change
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Minimalist Wooden Tableware
This Elegant Wooden Dishware is Matali Crasset's Newest Line
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Oversized Scandinavian Murals
PK Copenhagen's Wall Coverings Celebrate Classic Design
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Wooden Cube Clocks
Natalie Sun's Cube Clock Features a Deceiving Design
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Flat-Pack Sushi Containers
'Sushecō' Recently Developed a More Eco-Friendly Kind of Sushi Tray
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Elevated Urban Corridors
The 606 is a Railway Line Converted To an Elevated Park and Trail
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Sound-Converting Lights
The Cumulus LED Sculpture Turns Sounds into Light
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Twisted Staircase Architecture
This Colorful and Twisted Staircase Design Brings the Outdoors In
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Gesture Recognition Projects
Google's Project Soli Imagines the Future of UI for Objects
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Antique-Inspired Vases
These Rustic Metal and Porcelian Vases are Meant to Look Ancient
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Recreated Famous Jingles
Grant Woodlard Reinvents Brand Songs by Playing the Piano with Products
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VR Design Programs
Point.P's Virtual Reality Tools Let Homeowners Create a Custom House
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Retro-Chic Water Bottles
SMEG and 24Bottles Launched a 1950s-Inspired Hydration Vessel
Playfully Serious Designs
Nik Bentel Studio Pivots from the Whimsical to the Playfully Serious
Whimsical Artist-Designed Handbags
Louis Vuitton Unveils the 'Artycapucines VII'
Immersive Glass Art Exhibits
The Johnnie Walker Ultra Exhibition is Featured at NYCxDesign 2025
Vibrant Mid-Century Modern Miniatures
miniMCM Debuts Its Spring 2025 Clear Hues Collection
Contemporary Fall Decor
The Blu Dot Fall 2025 Collection Elevates the Everyday with New Designs
Elevated Kitchen Appliance Collections
SMEG Launches New Kitchen Appliances for the Summer Season
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Blu Dot Spring Designs
Blu Dot Unveils New Furniture Designs for Spring
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Anniversary-Honoring Furniture Series
IKEA Presents its STOCKHOLM Collection for 2025
Japanese Listening Bar-Inspired Restaurants
Commune Design Revamps the JW Marriott Hotel Tower
American Aesthetics-Focused Fashion Capsules
The Coach Spring 2026 Collection is Chic
Modern Furniture Designs
IKEA Revealed a New Collection at Milan Design Week 2025
High-End Modern Tableware Collection
Lsa International Launches Its Mixed-Material Collection
Sculptural Mixed-Material Artful Furniture
Longchamp & Pierre Renart Launch a Capsule of Furniture
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Chic Woven Furniture Designs
USM Modular Furniture & Henry Julier Present Woven Structures
Adaptive Furniture Displays
The USM Haller Re-Framed Exhibition Explores Reuse and Modularity
Nostalgic Youth Culture Capsules
Coach Presented Its Fall 2026 Line During New York Fashion Week
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
Nostalgic Love-Inspired Collections
Stella McCartney Presents the Summer of Love 2025 Capsule
Industrial-Inspired Furniture Designs
pulpo Debuts the Industrial Art Line & Expand Its Alwa Range
Art Deco Furniture Exhibitions
Louis Vuitton Objets Nomades Reissues Its First Furniture Design
Chromatic Emotional Home Decor
The 3form 2025 Color Collection Puts Emotional Hues in Focus
Bold Sculptural Furniture Collections
Unform Studio Introduced its Orbit and Axis Lines
Collaborative Contemporary Furniture Lines
Knoll Unveils Several Designs at Salone Del Mobile 2026
Urban Deconstructed Fashion
The Louther x Carhartt WIP FW25 Capsule Reimagines Workwear Staples
Ultra-Chic Sculptural Lighting Designs
A-N-D Boasted a Stunning Display of Lamps at 3daysofdesign
Temporary Design Pop-Ups
ORIGIN MADE Hosts a Pop-Up in Copenhagen's Historic Hotel D'Angleterre
Textile-Topped Table Design
The Tumble Tables Elevate Sustainability Through Sculptural Form
Past Era-Honoring Furniture Capsules
IKEA Rounds Out its NYTILLVERKAD Time Capsule
Dynamic Sculptural Tables
The Interactive Transformation Table Boasts Playful Unfolding Design
Minimal Flat-Pack Design
Bouroullec’s ARBA Expands with Furniture Focused on Sustainability
Functional Streamlined Ceramic Tiles
Unknown, Untitled Introduced the UU Tiles Collection
Next Generation Art Designs
Apple Designers of Tomorrow Presents New Talent at Design Miami Paris
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Sustainable Packaging Options
Vetroplas Partners Highlight Refillable, Recycled And Airless Soluti
Revived Pattern Furniture Collection
Henry Holland Studio Reimagines Furniture with Bold Fabrics
Minty Modern Cafes
StudioAC Designs a Stunning Coffee Establishment in Toronto
Reimagined Sleek Paper Bags
MUJI Labo Reimagines a Paper Bag for Spring/Summer 2025
Imaginative Modern Outdoor Furniture
Thomas Heatherwick Designs the In-Side Collection for Magis
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Artistic Seating Installations
Tom Dixon x Coalesse Unveiled a Custom Upholstered Seating
Color-In Fish Packaging
Fishwife's Limited-Edition Summertime Art Box Comes with Colored Pencils
Adventurious Luxury Furniture Campaigns
Louis Vuitton's 2025 Travel Campaign is Visually Appealing
Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs
Aldi Dropped a Festival-Inspired Nail Art Collection
Candle Jar Redesign Updates
Yankee Candle Introduces a Modern Candle Design with Nostalgic Details
Functional Health-Focused Packaging Aesthetics
Cleveland Kitchen Upgrades Its Packaging & Identity
Museum-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
Pacsun is Partnering with the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Theatrically Informed Indoor Fashion
The Louis Vuitton Spring 2026 RTW Collection is Chic
Stackable Flat-Pack Furniture
The Bug Collection Reimagines Modular Furniture for Sustainability
Glass Tableware Collection
Yakush Japanese Winter Tableware Reflects Seasonal Landscapes in Glass
Garden-Inspired Tableware Collections
The New Tottus x Ximena Llosa Collaboration is Charming
Minimal Table Lamps
Buster + Punch's Takeout Lamp Blends Industrial Edge with Domestic Subtlety
Summer-Ready High Fashion Collections
Brunello Cucinelli Emphasizes Luxury and Effortless Ease
Sensory-Focused Furniture Design Exhibits
File Under Pop Presents the TIME SIGNATURE Installation
Gen Z-Focued Water Bottles
bubba® Redesigns Its Brand Image and Delivers Colorful Water Bottles
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
3d-Printed Rubble Furniture
Inorganic Growth by Bentu Design Transforms Demolished Urban Villages
Architectural Lighting Solutions
Flos Emphasized Lighting Innovation and Artistic Expression
VR-Powered Design Platforms
Mondän Bridges the Gap Between DIY Styling and High-End Customization
Icon Revival Collections
Paulin, Paulin, Paulin revives Iconic Designs for Paris Design Week
Modern Urban Living Outwear
Moose Knuckles Has Unveiled Its Spring/Summer 2026 Collection
Utensil Waste Lighting
Fold Oslo Nytt Lys Capsule Shows How Light Can Emerge from Old Materials
Multipurpose Partitioned Packaging Designs
Inline Plastics Essentials Platter Design is Versatile
Vintage Style Streetwear
Human Made Drop at Hbx Introduces Denim, Tees, Bags, and Homewares
Modernist Home Renovations
The Bauhaus Budapest Apartment Receives a Contemporary Refresh
Ultra-Vibrant Furniture Brand Debuts
New Japanese Brand NII Debuts at Salone Del Mobile.milano
Sculptural Lighting Collections
Unform Studio Presents Two Innovative Collections at Milan
Contemporary Modular Furniture Systems
Bujnie's Loopo System Reimagines Living Environments
Minimalist Meaningful Living Exhibitions
The Ariake X Parachilna Exhibition is Thoughtful
Modular Retail Product-Designed Homes
The Muji Muji 5.5 House is Filled with Muji Products
Sustainable Modern Chair Designs
ZEITRAUM Explored Sustainability Through Material & Craftsmanship
Luxury Earth-Toned Workwear
Still Doesn’t Matter Reaffirms Timeless Utility Over Fleeting Trends
Light-Filled Gluten-Free Bakeries
The FUBA Bakery in Madrid Celebrates Health-Conscious Design
Ceramic Modern Houses
The Hillsborough Residence Blends Modern Design with Sculptural Ceramics
Miniaturized Product Art Photographs
Taysuya Tanaka Highlights MUJI Products with Small Muji
Conceptual Fine Dining Experiences
Levi Lu Taps the Japanese Aesthetic Principle of Mono No Aware
Future-Forward Layering Collections
Uniqlo U Unveils Its North Sea-Inspired Fall/Winter 2025 Line
Art-Led Cocktail Collaborations
MO BAR Singapore Introduced The City of Art Menu
Sculptural Glass Lighting
Luca Nichetto Presents the Upglas Collection Reusing Murano Glass
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Modern Tailored Spring Fashion
The Graphpaper SS26 Collection Adapts Tailoring for Summer Living
Modular Summer Wardrobe
Studio Nicholson Men's Summer Module 2026 Presents Lightweight Tailoring
Dynamic Moving-Illusion Furniture
Michael Jantzen Designs the Moving Furniture Series
Wacky Design Smartphones
Nothing, Motorola, and Others Embrace Playful Phone Experimentation
Streamlined Packaging Updates
Blanco's New Packaging Design is Holistic in Nature
3d-Printed Retail Suitcases
The 3d Printed Suitcase Reframes Retail as Human-Centred Experience
Light-Manipulating Tableware Pieces
Iitala Launches a New Collection Dubbed 'Solare'
Playful Apartment Makeovers
The Onda Apartment Reimagines an ’80s Layout with Fluid Form and Color
Charming Spring Decor
These Blu Dot Spring Designs Feature Refined Comfort & Confident Color
Greek-Inspired Bakery Packagings
The Daily Greek Packaging Rebranded by A.S. Strategy
Reimagined Familiar Design Objects
Lichen + Karimoku Reimagine Familiar Forms for Today’s Living
Modern Art Newsletters
Modern Art News Delivers AI-Curated Summaries Of Global Art Trends
Tokyo-Inspired Collaborative Capsules
Topologie and Maison Kitsuné Join Forces on a SS25 Capsule
Japanese Creative Innovation Hubs
Karimoku Furniture Introduces the Karimoku Research Hub
Ultra-Modern Furniture Capsules
Lemieux Et Cie Debuts Its Inaugural Outdoor Furniture Collection
Urban Explorer-Centric Accessories
Topologie Introduces its Latest Capsule for the SS25 Season
Palaeolithic Art-Inspired Collections
Taras Yoom Unveils a New Capsule Dubbed Echoes of Time
Calm-Centric Furniture Collections
Cane-Line’s 2025 News Collection is Thoughtfully Curated
Vibrantly Designed Furniture Series
Fatboy Works with Dusen Dusen on a Special Collection
Urban Modular Outerwear
TNF Urban Exploration FW2025 Has Modular Layering and Architectural Tech
Prideful Modernist Tech Collections
The Apple 2025 Pride Collection Marks Pride Month in Style
Green Sculptural Cocktail Bars
Peridot Bar by Studio Paolo Ferrari Uses a Continuous Plaster Shell
Woven-Detailed Furniture Showcases
Henry Julier Designs the Woven Structures Collection
Modernist Burger Interiors
Studio Danel Designs an OMG! Burger in Houston Around a Communal Table
Futuristic Commerce Spaces
Deji Plaza Phase II Brings Deep-Sea Wonder to a Retail Environment
Craftsmanship-Focused Design Exhibits
August Sandgren & Origin Made Presented the Maker's Gallery
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Californian Modern Office Designs
22RE Designed a Warm Workspace for Creative Agency Day Job
Fluid Function Art Exhibits
Optical Flow Exhibition Boasts Kinetic Art in Everyday Objects
Mid-Century Flat Revamps
This Warsaw Apartment Renovation Highlights Veneer and Tile
Modular Glass Furniture
The Mo.du.lo Collection Explores Architectural Form with Glass
Modern Design-Forward Tile Exhibitions
Tile of Spain Manufacturers Spotlight Designs at Coverings
Wooden Pendant Lamp Collections
Blue Green Works Introduces the New Wood Collection
Perception-Focused Tile Capsules
PRIME and COTTO Wow Visitors at Coverings 2026
Identity-Exploring Artful Designs
MAIII Collective Presents Fragments in Stockholm
Sustainable Side Furniture
The Re Up Side Tables Crafted with Recycled Plastic and Wood
Restauranteur-Approved Housewares
Crate & Barrel and Daniel Humm Partnered on an Exclusive Range
Urban-Inspired Bag Campaigns
côte&ciel's Latest Editorial Campaign is Dubbed Rhythms of Transit
Refined Spring-Centric Apparel
Helly Hensen's HH-118389225 Drops the Reimagined Icons Capsule
Sculptural Paper Designs
Fragmenti by Daniele Papuli Blurs Art & Furniture Through Layered Paper
Nature-Inspired Modern Furniture
Alcarol Introduces its IMPRINT Collectio in Milan
Utilitarian Design Series
D/Partment Introduces Functional Pieces for the Modern Home
Creative Home Collections
IKEA is Imaginative with Its Brand-New GREJSIMOJS Capsule
Textural Modern Outdoor Furniture
Tom Dixon Creates the Groove Collection of Furniture
Graffiti-Driven Franchise Interiors
Pablito’s Tacos Unveiled a New Mindful Design Concept
Community-Centric Sculptural Installations
Naoto Fukasawa & Jakuets Design the Playful Sculptures
Modern Denim-Inspired Bag Designs
ModChic Leather Channels the Canadian Tuxedo with the Nene Bag
Tree-Lined Striking Modern Residences
Palette Architecture Designs the Shift House in New York
Anniversary Design Shows
Tiptoe 10 Years Celebrates Its Iconic Table Leg Through 10 Designer Works
Revived Modern Burger Bars
PLUTO Burger Bar in Poland Reimagines an American Classic with a Twist
Geometric Ceramic Collections
Jessica Rust Designs the Limn Collection with a Modern Feel
Modular Urban Planters
The Planter 300 Brings Plants, Seating, and More into One Modular System
Artful Hosting Pieces
The Modern Entertaining Barware Collection is Crafted for Gatherings
Minimal Material Residences
Marcela Cure Reimagines Miami Living Through Material Restraint
Travel-Inspired Modern Residential Apartments
Tannehill Interiors Designs a West Chelsea Apartment
Industrial Apartment Designs
The FM Apartment in São Paulo Showcases Vibrant Industrial Interiors