As the March 2017 modern trends reveal, contemporary design can run the gamut from space-saving solutions to aesthetically pleasing contraptions. In other words, modern design is being used to solve everyday problems, but it also serves an artistic purpose.
On the more practical side, modern design has been used to solve one of the biggest modern-day dilemmas: saving space. With homes getting smaller and smaller, there is a constant need for new products that can help consumers make the most of their tiny dwellings. Some of these innovative space-saving designs include the Kammerspiel apartment cube, the Daydream lounging chair and the BONBA Studio's desk-embedded bedroom set.
Of course, not all modern pieces help to save on space. As the March 2017 modern trends reveal, some contemporary pieces are more about pushing the limits of design than about functionality. One example of this phenomenon is the Nomon Punto y Coma I Pendulum Clock, which features only hands and no numbers.
Top 30 Modern Ideas in March
From Efficient Apartment Cubes to Elaborate Cocktail Apparatuses:
Katherine Pendrill — Apr 1, 2017 — Art & Design
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Modern Flatpack Loungers
The 'Daydream' Lounging Chair Features a Criss-Cross Design
29
Efficient Apartment Cubes
The 'Kammerspiel' Apartment Living Unit Increases Overall Organization
28
Elaborate Cocktail Apparatuses
'TWIST by Pinch' is Pinch Food Design's New Cocktail Service
27
Illuminating Bottle Lamps
The Karman 'Bacco' Rechargeable Lamps is Suitable for the Dinner Table
26
Skeletal Branch Lamps
The 'Bicho' Floor Standing Lamps Draw Inspiration from Wild Animals
25
Modular Storage Kitchens
The 'SOUL' Kitchen Layout Offers Adjustable Space for Storage
24
Architectural Fabric Installations
Do Ho Suh's Art at the Victoria Miro Gallery Explores Space
23
Ambient Living Space Lamps
The 'Ova' Living Room Floor Lamp Provides Passive Illumination
22
Flatpack 3D Lamps
The Aura LED Table Desk Lamp Creates the Illusion of a Traditional Lamp
21
Birdhouse Bedside Tables
These Bedside Tables from Siebring & Zoetmulder Design are Cute
20
Wooden Water Droplet Tables
The Day-Studios 'Drops' Wooden Coffee Tables Have a Liquid Aesthetic
19
Anti-Fatigue Floor Mats
The Sitskie 'Airea' Wood Mat Undulates to Ensure Optimal Comfort
18
Brass Instrument Chandeliers
The Delightfull 'Botti' Chandelier Ceiling Light Fixture is Ornate
17
Levitating Home Decor
The Brand Levitating X Offers Gravity-Defying Homeware
16
Twisting Illumination Lamps
The 'Lyrea' Glowing Lamp Directs Light in Different Directions
15
Aeronautics-Inspired Coffee Makers
The 'Dot/Dot' Coffee Pod Machine Looks Worthy of the ISS
14
Desk-Embedded Bed Furniture
This Small Bedroom Furniture Piece Combines Necessary Items
13
Modular Designer Notebooks
The 'NoteBook Modular' Portfolio Folder Keeps Papers Organized and Neat
12
Conjoined Concrete Illuminators
The 'Boulders' Bold Pendant Light Takes on a Stone Aesthetic
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Adjustable Backrest Sofas
The 'Beatle' Convertible Couch Shifts and Moves for Different Needs
10
Hanging Faceless Wall Clocks
The Nomon Punto y Coma I Pendulum Clock Features Only Hands
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Cascading Coffee Brewers
The 'Cascade' Kitchen Coffee Maker Turns Brewing into Artwork
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Bioclimatic Asian Architecture
'T3 Architecture Asia' Has Developed a Green Method of Keeping Cool
7
Plant Garden Furniture
The Coltura 'Sunshelf' Wood Shelves Have LEDs to Support Plant Life
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Canopy-Covered Coast Homes
The Tent House Transitions for Different Weather Conditions
5
Air-Cleaning Pendant Lamps
The 'Cookiray BE' Removes Food Odors During Table Cooking
4
Slender Steel Flame Torches
The 'Niall' Steel Flame Torch Produces a Warm Glow Indoors or Outdoors
3
Adaptable Light Bulbs
'Ketra' Mimics the Gentle Changing of Natural Light Indoors
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Surrealist VR Exhibitions
Sotheby's is Using a Virtual Reality Art Experience to Drive Sales
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Reinvented Record Players
'LOVE' is a Modern Turntable That is Enhanced with Smart Features
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