These May 2016 modern trends range from curvaceous smartphone chargers to floating office walls. From home decor to digital devices, the world of modern design is evolving at a rapid rate. This month's most innovative architecture concepts include mesh church reconstructions, volcanic beauty shop interiors and contemporary radiators that are designed to mimic art canvases.
When examining the latest home appliance trends, notables include IOT-integrated clock concepts and smart washing machines that offer hyper-customization cleaning options. Other favorites include log-inspired wood stoves that fuse unconventional aesthetics with functional features.
These May 2016 modern ideas also include sustainable retail innovations like delivery van furniture showrooms and connected bus stop structures that are designed with convenience and environmental responsibility in mind,
Top 60 Modern Trends in May
From Curvaceous Smartphone Chargers to Floating Office Walls:
Jana Pijak — May 30, 2016 — Art & Design
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Hidden Kitchen Storage Solutions
The 'Cabinet Plus' System Makes Use of Waste Storage Space
59
Aesthetically Pleasing Fitness Equipment
The 'Femton' Gym Gear is Made from Natural Materials
58
Gradient Wood Flooring Designs
The DIESEL LIVING x BERTI 'Shadow' Flooring is Intentionally Faded
57
Delivery Van Showrooms
The Salone Del Automobile Installation is Housed Inside a Delivery Van
56
Subway-Inspired Interior Designs
Underhub by Emil Dervish is Modelled After the London Underground
55
Conceptual Chainless Bikes
Ikea's Bicycle Frame is Maintainence-Free with a Drive Belt Mechanism
54
Gemstone-Inspired Sofa Collections
The Gemma Collection Features a Geometric Sofa System
53
Color-Changing LED Faucets
The 'Aquafaucet' Chrome Faucet is Powered by the Force of the Water
52
Hybrid Apartment Furniture
The Coex is a Universal Piece that Functions as Seating and a Table
51
Pattern-Projecting Lamps
These Incredible Patterned Lamps Leave Gorgeous Designs on Walls
50
Flat-Pack Sofas
The Hay's Couches Feature a Slender Self-Assemble Structure
49
Modular Asymmetrical Armchairs
Giuseppe Vigano's Roxy Revamps Leather Seats With The Juno Form
48
Log-Inspired Wood Stoves
The 'Tek Lumber' House Wood Stove Draws Inspiration from Nature
47
Modular Small Space Kitchens
The 'Kitch'T' Linear Kitchen Makes the Most of Small Living Quarters
46
Galactic Character Lights
Eyal Rosenthal's Lamp Range is a Minimalist Rendering of Star Wars
45
Overlapping Pendant Lamps
The Beau Pendant Features Segment Overlay to Shine the Light Downwards
44
Three-Pot Slow Cookers
The 'Swing & Serve' Cooking Crockpot Boasts a Multi-Layered Design
43
Retractable Sink Designs
The Offmat Kitchen Sink Blends into The Counter and Opens Using Gestures
42
Woollen Bedside Caddies
This Sleek Accessory Holder is Designed to Keep Bedtime Necessities Close
41
Curvaceous Smartphone Chargers
The Bump Charger Eliminates the Issue of Tangled Power Cords
40
Texting Toilet Paper Holders
The LooLedge Offers an Area For Smartphones During Bathroom Use
39
Collaborative Co-Working Spaces
The Skillery's 'stoke.d studio' Encourages Teams to Think Freely
38
Artisan Ceiling Fans
The Haiku Smart Fans Now Come with Hand-Painted Designs
37
Topographical Slated Seating Solutions
The 'Peak' Lounge Chair and Footstool are Made from Birch
36
Volcanic Beauty Shop Interiors
The New Aesop Shop is Inspired by Japan's Mountainous Landscape
35
Multipurpose Organic Furniture
The 'Branch-out' Standing Lamp Acts as a Planter, Table and More
34
Mesh Church Reconstructions
This Artist Used Wire Mesh to Recreate an Early Christian Church
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Stylistic Home Radiators
The Scirocco H 'New Dress' Wall Heater Provides Warmth and Style
32
Micro USB-Powered Fans
The Miniscule O-Fan Conveniently Charges Via a Flash Drive Port
31
Ski Jump Cabin Designs
The 'Cabin Vindheim' Features a Slanted Roof for Ski Jumps and Sledding
30
Foldable Multi-Use Tables
The Ta-bl Offers a Compact Design for Convenient Set-Up and Storage
29
Geometric Tea Shop Interiors
The Sweetea's Storefront Boasts Pop-Out Seats and Tables
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Contemporary Cantilevered Lights
The 'HYDRANT' Desk Light Provides Focused Illumination
27
Illuminating Wall Artwork
The YOY 'Depth' Blurs the Line Between Artwork and Illumination
26
Multi-Compartment Washing Machines
The 'Quinque' Clothes Washing Machine Separates Different Loads
25
Air-Circulating Lamps
The 'Torus' Fan Lamp Provides Illumination and Heat Relief
24
Sculptural Connected Bus Stops
The 'B Stop' Transit Station Integrates Tech and Modern Design
23
Trussed Ceiling Lamps
The Space-Frame Lights Include Dozens of LEDs Strung Together With Wire
22
3D-Knitted Sleeping Bags
The Laying Bag Changes Color Over Time to Reveal Different Patterns
21
High-End Brass Piggy Banks
The Himitsu Money Boxes are Crafted from Bronze and Brass
20
Floating Office Walls
Stéphane Malka's Workspace Barriers Offer Mobile Design for Agoratic
19
Topographical Exploration Notebooks
The Word. Terrain Series Notebooks Balance Function and Design
18
Southern Art Museum Hotels
The 21c Hotel Louisville is a Hybrid Art Gallery and Boutique Hotel
17
IoT-Integrated Multi-Cookers
'GKM9000' by Gourmia Enhances Cooking with Wi-Fi Connectivity
16
Multifunctional Floating Classrooms
These Danish Harbor Baths Double as School Classrooms
15
Parking Lot-Adjacent Dwellings
The 'ZEDpod' is a Low-Carbon Building Design that's Affordable
14
Sculptural Apparatus Lighting
The CIRCUIT and TASSEL Hanging Fixtures Are Made From Brass Capsules
13
Gridded Aerator Faucets
The Mikado Faucet Dispenses Water in an Lattice Intersection of Streams
12
Suspended Tube Lighting
Charles Kalpakian's Hanging Lamps Spell Out Different Mathematical Axes
11
Phone-Charging Lamps
The Candela Uses Natural Energy to Provide Light and Charge Smartphones
10
Divine 3D-Printed Lamps
'#God' is a Bell-Shaped Lamp That Lights Up with Twitter Mentions
9
Custom Paper Chandeliers
The 'Zettel'z 5' Chandelier Come Packed with Customizable Features
8
Lamp-Inspired Faucets
The 'Switch' by Bongio Kitchen Faucet Looks and Operates Like a Light
7
Hollow LED Chronographs
The Only Clock Offers a Modern Interpretation of an Analog Wall Clock
6
Transparent Rocking Horses
The H Rocking Horse is Made from Three Pieces of Transparent Plastic
5
Pierced Molten Glass Lamps
The Pierced Lights by Castor Design Replicate Materials While in Motion
4
Bright Low-Energy Lightbulbs
Finally's 14-Watt Eco Light Bulbs Emit More Light Than Incandescents
3
Cyclist-Inspired Timepieces
The Bike Flip Clock Display Incorporates the Motion of Cycling
2
Rainbow Crayon Vases
This Unique Vase Was Carved Out of Nothing but Crayons
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Voice-Controlled Lighting Systems
Lutron's Caseta Can Be Commanded Through Amazon Echo's Alexa
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Industrial-Inspired Homes
Glassbrick Apartment by Studio Karhard Alters a Flat with Nightclub DNA
Digital Detox Smartphone Stations
The 'Breathe : on' Humidifier and Wireless Charger is Chic
Vibrant Mid-Century Modern Miniatures
miniMCM Debuts Its Spring 2025 Clear Hues Collection
Human-Centric Display innovations
Hisense is "Innovating A Brighter Life" at CES 2026
Experimental Phone Concepts
Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology Roots Tecno’s MWC Concepts
Contemporary Fall Decor
The Blu Dot Fall 2025 Collection Elevates the Everyday with New Designs
Collaborative Contemporary Furniture Lines
Knoll Unveils Several Designs at Salone Del Mobile 2026
Ultra-Modern Sculptural Scent Diffusers
The MAN BAN Smart Aromatherapy Diffuser is Striking
Elevated Kitchen Appliance Collections
SMEG Launches New Kitchen Appliances for the Summer Season
Minimalist Multi-Display Smartwatches
The Minimal Watch Concept by Ibrahem Hassan is Futuristic
Ai-Powered Recipe-Generating Appliance
The Kitchen Cosmo Reimagines Kitchen Design Through Utility
Shape-Shifting Modular Lamps
The MOODI Lamp Transforms Its Form to Match Your Mood
Furniture Design Resurrections
Saint Laurent Revives Iconic Designs for Milan Design Week
Decor-Themed Home Electronics
The IKEA x Teklan Range Features Speakers and Lights
3D-Printed Modern Sculptural Furniture
Charles Birshaw Designs the CONTOUR Collection
Art-Display Smart TVs
Amazon Turns Televisions into Gallery-Style Digital Canvases
Anniversary-Honoring Furniture Series
IKEA Presents its STOCKHOLM Collection for 2025
Fluid Wooden Furniture Designs
andblack design studio Presents the Modern LOOP Furniture Series
Expansive Lounge Furniture Capsules
Symbol Home Breaches into the Realm of Furniture Design
Curated Store Concepts
A New Target Soho Store Opens in New York with Design-First Looks
Modern Furniture Designs
IKEA Revealed a New Collection at Milan Design Week 2025
Smart Ambient Lighting
IKEA Varmblixt Smart Lights Expand Accessible Design At CES 2026
Sophisticated Art Deco-Inspired Furniture
Orior Recently Expanded Its 2025 Furniture Collection
Historically Inspired Modern Homes
MU Architecture Balances Historic Charm & Modern Sensibilities
Modular Triangular Sofa Designs
The Moooi Peaks Sofa Was Unveiled at IDS Toronto 2026
Collaborative Smart Lighting
SmartThings and IKEA's New Lineup Features Matter-over-Thread Devices
Vibrant Sharp-Edged Phones
iPhone Brutal Explores a Bright Sculptural Take on Smartphone Design
Revolutionary Cooking System Concepts
Tim Chen Designs the Magic Cube Cooking System
Ultra-Thin Wireless TVs
LG will Demonstrate its Latest Evo W6 "Wallpaper TV" At CES 2026
Minimal Garden-Inspired Tech Lines
Essentials by CASETiFY: Garden of Wonders Features Soft Hues
Adaptable Modular Office Furniture
Mute Presents the Modular Pods Customizable Collection
Curved Neutral Apartments
The Vanilla Swirl Apartment Uses Soft Tones and Integrated Storage
Tech-Infused Living Room Sofas
The Sofology Allure Sofa Range Responds to Consumer Lifestyles
Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches
The Conceptual Retro‑Future Wrist Tech by Jacek Janiczak is Stylish
Ultra-Chic Sculptural Lighting Designs
A-N-D Boasted a Stunning Display of Lamps at 3daysofdesign
Chic Cream-Colored Appliance Collections
SMEG USA Embraces Its 2026 Color of the Year — Moonlight
Chic Cushion-Shaped Smartwatches
The Latest Samsung Galaxy Watch Range Features Two New Models
Dynamic Sculptural Tables
The Interactive Transformation Table Boasts Playful Unfolding Design
Ultra-Thin OLED TVs
LG W6 Wallpaper TV Showcases Hyper Radiant Color at CES 2026
Functional Streamlined Ceramic Tiles
Unknown, Untitled Introduced the UU Tiles Collection
Reimagined Minimal Parisian Apartments
The Minimalist Cocoon Apartment Maximizes Function in Paris
Ultra-Minimalist Compact Dwellings
ADRO Reimagines Compact Living in Hong Kong
Next Generation Art Designs
Apple Designers of Tomorrow Presents New Talent at Design Miami Paris
Adaptive Furniture Systems
Home Spaces Benefit from Expandable Solutions from Expand Furniture
Minty Modern Cafes
StudioAC Designs a Stunning Coffee Establishment in Toronto
Modular Living Furniture
Riffmade Collection Has Portable Furniture with Textile Curtain Systems
Imaginative Modern Outdoor Furniture
Thomas Heatherwick Designs the In-Side Collection for Magis
Expanded Design-Driven Furniture
Adriana Hoyos WIll Debut 22 Furniture Pieces at a New Showroom
Dynamic Modular Office Furniture
The Sunon Furniture 'MixCube' Range Embraces Flexible Workspaces
Playful Industrial Desk Accessories
The Forming Function Nomad Collection is by Form Us With Love
Workplace Wellness Capsule Pods
The Iris Meditation Pod Transforms the Modern Office Environment
Omni-Compatible Smart Home Devices
The Latest IKEA Smart Home Range Has 21 Low-Cost Products
Decor-Conscious Audiophile Speakers
The Samsung Music Studio 5 and 7 Will Be at CES 2026
Minimalist Contemporary Home Designs
Hock Hoon Proudly Delivers the Hitotema Home Project
Converted Industrial Homes
A 1960s Warehouse Transforms into a Residence Honoring Its Raw Design
Chic Avant-Garde Restaurant Interiors
Estereotomia Architects Designs Masahouse
Rerfeshed Historic Workspaces
Daytrip’s Cloisters Interiors Boasts Modern Furniture Design
Sleek Modern Device Essentials
Native Union Introduces Updated Tech Accessories
Fashion Retailer Flagship Showrooms
Between the Walls Designs the One by One Flagship Space
Ambient Charging Station Concepts
The Nova Powers Seven Devices and Glows Like a Lamp
Minimalist Hot Water Dispensers
The Conceptual Mini Instant-Heating Water Dispenser is Modern
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
Modernist Home Renovations
The Bauhaus Budapest Apartment Receives a Contemporary Refresh
Smart Home Energy Technologies
EcoFlow Leads in Smart Home Energy Tech at Ces 2026
Designer-Led Modular Furniture Systems
USM and Alexander May Produce 'The Architecture of Work'
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
Personalized Home Shopping Platforms
MAiN Creates a 3D Model from a Single Image Using AI
Hybrid Chair Lamps
Art-Chitecture Furniture System Turns a Chair into a Glowing Floor Lamp
Collaborative Vehicle Concepts
Kia Corporation and LG Electronics Debut Mobility Solutions
Upgraded Home Appliance Collections
Morphy Richards Emphasizes Innovation & Progress at IFA Berlin
Geometric Charging Stations
Hexagon 310 Wireless Charging Station Organizes Three-Device Charging
Modernism-Themed Residence Collections
Lindal Homes Presents its Evolve Collection of Homes
Powerful Household Appliance Lines
Maytag Spotlights Top-Rated Kitchen and Laundry Appliances
Modular Storage Systems
The Original Modern Shelving Collection by Tylko Offers Tailored Furniture
Modern Luxury Retail Concepts
The New BOSS Boutique Opened at Montreal's Royalmount
Sculpted Ceramic Lighting
MIOS 3D-Printed Ceramic Lamps Merge Digital Craft & Material Tradition
Portable Cordless Table Lamps
Bon Jour Unplugged is Updated with Color Tune and Wireless Charging
Ceramic Modern Houses
The Hillsborough Residence Blends Modern Design with Sculptural Ceramics
Bright Modular Furniture Systems
Here Now Presents the Tate System of Modular Furniture
Magnetic Charging Lamps
The SPOT ON Charger Blends Wireless Power and Ambient Light
Modular Power Light Systems
Form Us with Love's Nomad Collection Reorganizes Charging and Lighting
Modern Dark Tonal Homes
Texas Residence Highlights Moody Tones in a Refined Mid-Century Design
Tech-Forward Teen Furniture
Rooms To Go Kids' Cloud9 Collection Features Smart, Modular Pieces
Wacky Design Smartphones
Nothing, Motorola, and Others Embrace Playful Phone Experimentation
Abstract Artist WiFi Routers
The Conceptual Mondrian Routers from Cosin Design are Colorful
Innovative Fireplace Designs
Hearth & Home Technologies Spotlights Its Design Vision at 2026 IBS
Understated Elegant Furniture Designs
WOUD Explores Scandinavian Design and Global Influences
Hotel-Inspired Renovations
Studio &Space Transforms Amsterdam Zuid Home with Custom Finishes
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
Minimal Integrated Tile LIghting
Unknown, Untitled Designs the UU Tiles Project of Lighting
Ultra-Chic Modular Furniture Systems
NII Spotlights the PARLAMENTO Modular System by Jun Aizaki
Comprehensive Smart Living Visions
MOVA Debuts 'Infinite Smart Universe' Concept at AWE 2026
Ultra-Modern Furniture Capsules
Lemieux Et Cie Debuts Its Inaugural Outdoor Furniture Collection
Modern Living Cleaning Collections
Tineco Boasts New Intelligent Cleaning Devices at CES 2026
Outlet Transformed Chargers
PowerBug from Twelve South Transforms Any Wall Outlet into Wireless
Contemporary Office Design
The Rock Capital Warsaw Office Highlights Art in a Refined Workplace
Art-Inspired Gallery TVs
LG Electronics is Debuting the LG Gallery TV at CES 2026
Plug Socket-Cladded Armchairs
India Mahdavi and Arbel Join on the Smiley Chair Design
Painting-Inspired Electrical Outlet Designs
22 System Introduced Six New Color Options
Reinvented Office Spaces
The Mislad Office Reflects Home-Style Comfort in Kyiv, Ukraine
Calm-Centric Furniture Collections
Cane-Line’s 2025 News Collection is Thoughtfully Curated
Ramadan-Focused Tech Campaigns
Hisense Delivers 'Innovation That Brings Us Together This Ramadan'
Prideful Modernist Tech Collections
The Apple 2025 Pride Collection Marks Pride Month in Style
Elegant Compact Table Lamps
Humble Lights Presents the Air Table Lamp Through Ameico
Modern Apartment Hotel Concepts
Bob W Stockholm Blends Tech with Historic Cues in Its Design
Modular Desk Organizers
The MODULO Desk System Combines Charging, Speakers and Lighting
Modular Speaker Sculptures
The GRID Modular Sound System Positions Audio Hardware as Modern Art
Californian Modern Office Designs
22RE Designed a Warm Workspace for Creative Agency Day Job
Floating Nordic Design Exhibitions
The Finnish Design Export & Midsummer Solstice Event is Unique
Innovative Charging Technologies
TORRAS Debuts Its 2025 Charging Technology Lineup
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
Bright Urban Apartments
Ooiio Architecture’s House 64 Renovation Transforms a 1960 Flat
Bright Creative Office Hubs
This Sauvage TV Office Supports Collaboration with Flow and Light
Wireless Lighting Collections
The Cordless Collection Fuses Sculptural Form with Portable Design
Artful Power Collections
The Nomad Collection Turns Everyday Power Strips to Refined Pieces
Modern Tonal Cabinet Collections
Prime Projects Designs the Curved Cabinetry Collection
Reimagined Monolithic Furniture Designs
Dmitry Kozinenko Creates Fossil Furniture for oito design
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Creative Home Collections
IKEA is Imaginative with Its Brand-New GREJSIMOJS Capsule
Modernist Modern Retreats
General Assembly revives 1960s Hamptons villa with coastal modernism
Comprehensive Home Illumination Collectons
Tribesigns Recently Debuted a New Lighting Series
Perception-Focused Tile Capsules
PRIME and COTTO Wow Visitors at Coverings 2026
Modular Mood Seating
The Lumen chair highlights modern seating that doubles as lighting
Contemporary African Designs
Daily Bridges Craft and Accessibility in Modern Homeware
Retro Pastel Flip Clocks
Minimalist Flip Clock Concept Brings Retro Charm for Modern Desks
Cohesive Modern Workspace Studios
The Studio and Workspace of Unorthodox Designs is Collaborative
Colorful Creative Workspaces
The Podimo Office by Omhu Projects Highlights Energy and Flexibility
Anti-Splashing Bathroom Fixtures
These Modern Urinal Designs Elevate Cleanliness
High-Rise Design Renos
The Watergate Pied-à-Terre Renovation Boasts Mid-Century Curves
Digital Furniture Showcases
The Canton Fair is Hosting Its March Industry Thematic Event
Travel-Inspired Modern Residential Apartments
Tannehill Interiors Designs a West Chelsea Apartment
Minimal Retail Spatial Strategies
UP2DATE Architects Debuted Messa House In Almaty
Minimal Aesthetic Power Bricks
AVOLT Designs the AVOLT Square 1 Power Solution with a Sleek Look
Industrial Apartment Designs
The FM Apartment in São Paulo Showcases Vibrant Industrial Interiors