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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Related Ideas
Co-Branded Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone x Galaxy Concept by Michael Ma Combines Aesthetics
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
The Conceptual 'JUSTWATCH' by Jacek Janiczak is Feature-Rich
Industrial Design Smart Speakers
The Conceptual HomePod Nano by Justin Latham is Braun-Like
Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Building Block Tech Stations
The Conceptual 'LEGO Brick' Wireless Charger Platform is Toy-Like
Ultra-Modern Apartment Designs
No Architects Created a Multi-Functional Modern Apartment
Multifunctional Sleek Furniture
Hoek Home Presents the Modular FLEX Furniture Designs
Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 4 Concept by Nathan Basset Looks to the Past
Bubble-Inspired Pendant Lights
The Conceptual 'Bubbles' Lighting Design by Begüm Kılınç is Playful
Industrial Next-Gen Console Concepts
This PlayStation 6 Console Concept Has Cyberpunk Inspiration
Timeless Furniture Capsules
EQ3's Spring/Summer 2023 Embraces Simplicity & Head-Turning Aesthetics
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
Minimalist Gallery Runways
The Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2024 Menswear Debuted on June 12th
Candy-Like Computer Accessories
Beta Design Office Designs the Mayku Accessories Collection
Mid-Century Modern Furnishings
Todd Hewitt Adds Four Designs to the Last Ditch Series
Illuminated Mirror Power Banks
The Conceptual 'Mica' Power Bank Has a Multifunctional Design
Flexible Tech-Informed Furniture
The Form Us With Love x Samsung 'Shift' Sofa is Hammock-Like
Decorative Device Chargers
The 'Tri-charge' Wireless Charger Concept by Hanyoung Lee is Two-in-One
Functionally Fashionable Mobile Accessories
These MOFT Mobile Accessories Debuted at CES 2023
Retro Vibrant Furniture Series
IKEA Unveils the Nytillverkad Collection Nodding to its Past
Colorfully Saturated Home Collections
IKEA and Raw Color Co-Create the TESAMMANS Collection
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Reconfigurable Furniture Designs
Qbit Furniture Adapts to Changing Needs
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Ultra-Organized Work Desks
Hessa Alduraibi Designs a Desk for Students and Remote Workers
Modular Working Desks
The Tabs Desk by Pelin ÖZbalcı Streamlines Organization & Productivity
Connected Workplace Privacy Pods
The New Framery Office Booths Come in Four Models
Minimalist Metallic Speaker Units
The Conceptual 'Suono' Bluetooth Speaker by Tom Fereday is Sleek
Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
The Mini Moonlit Desk Garden by Seunghyuk Shin is Meditative
Futuristic 3D-Printed Decor Collections
The Sekisai 'CO-BREATHING OBJECTS' Range is Ultra-Modern
Tech-Charging Valet Trays
The Courant MAG:3 Valet Tray Reduces Clutter in a Stylish Way
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
Togetherness-Inspired Furniture Capsules
JUNTOS ' Inaugural Furniture Line is Called Coming Home
Updated Midcentury Furniture Designs
Modernica x Reigning Champ Fiberglass Shell Chairs are Sleek
Cutting-Edge Bathroom Designs
Kohler Debuts a Range of New Products at CES 2024 in Las Vegas
AI Interior Decorators
HOMEE AI Unveiled a World-First AI Interior Designer at CES 2024
Wooden Warm Light Collections
Lostine Adds Four Designs to the Modernism Lighting Capsule
Ultra-Slick Modern Apartment Interiors
Note Design Studio Works on the Cloudy Outlines Project
Dynamic Swedish-Made Furniture
Mizetto Presents its Summer Collection of Bright Designs
Colourful Ambient Lamp Designs
The Neon Crystal Cube by ZK Wong Combines Art and Utility
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps
The Melt Light by Tom Dixon Illuminates for 10 Hours
Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Captures One's Eye Immediately
Shifting Orientation Smartphone Docks
The 'Rotator' Smartphone Stand Charger Changes for Needs
Spring-Ready Modern Furniture
Blu Dot Presents Five New Furniture Solutions for Spring 2023
Tubular Construction Desk Concepts
The 'Work Flow' Desk by Jing-Ciyuan Tang is Ultra-Functional
Sustainable Smart Cottages
The LG Smart Cottage is a Compact Prefab with Cutting-Edge Tech
Style-Conscious Power Tools
The Conceptual 'Module' Compact Drill Has Recycled Materials
Magnetic Fast-Charge Smartphone Docks
The Nomad Stand Charger Supports Qi2 Technology
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Retail Furniture Market Expansions
H&M Home Broadens Out to the US Market with a Distinctive Range
Stylishly Renovated Apartments
Malfinio Revamps a 19th-Century Building in Prague
Seashell-Inspired Chair Designs
Ernesto Pastore Fuses Traditional and Digital Techniques
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes
Design Theory Updates a House from the 1960s
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Ultra-Minimalist Metallic Coffee Tables
The 'Whisk' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Chic and Simple
Next-Generation TV Models
The LG Display OLED Shelf Concept is Flexible and Adjustable
Immersive Living Room Concepts
Moooi Presents an Immersive Journey for Milan Design Week
Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs
Photon Studio's Designs the Box in the Box Apartment
Motorized Sofa Wall Beds
Resource Furniture Creates the Seamless Tonale Soda Wall Bed Design
Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual iPhone Vision by Antonio De Rosa is Robust
Vibrant Milanese Apartments
chromastudio "Dramatically Renovates" a 90-Square-Meter Dwelling
Sleek Home EV Chargers
Simpson & Partners Unveils a New Industrial Home Series EV Chargers
Incredibly Modern Residence Interiors
Susanna Cots Works on Autumn in the North Project
E-Ink Digital Wall Displays
Chester Chen Designs the Fusion to Maximize Productivity
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
Retro-Themed Metallic Homeware
The Collaborative Rabanne H&M Home Collection Nods to the 70s
Illuminating Home Display Pedestals
The 'Welcome' Decor Piece Stylishly Puts Items on Display
Adaptable Smart Speaker Solutions
The 'Divid' Smart Speaker Concept Works in Multiple Ways
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Modern Modular Furniture Designs
Virgil Abloh and Cassina Design the Modular Imagination Series
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
Minimally Sourced Decor Collections
Sabine Marcelis Designs the VARMBLIXT Capsule for IKEA
Caged Luxury Homeware Collections
Hermès’ New Homeware Capsule Debuted at Milan Design Week
Desktop Contemporary Accessories
A Team of Designers Create the Colorful and Functional Accessory
Flexible Modular Nomad Furniture
The Scenes From the Near Future Unveils the 8′ 33″ Collection
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
Tranquil Water-Inspired Apartments
Right Angle Studio Designs the Ripple Apartment in Singapore
Renter-Friendly Wallpaper Collections
Otto Studio & Tierney Milne Created Peel-and-Stick Decor
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Sustainable Paneling Designs
Luigi Iacucci Introduces Inspiring Lines at Milan Design Week 2024
Light-Inspired Furniture Exhibitions
Lee Broom Presents the New Divine Inspiration Capsule
Productive Mood Lighting Designs
Teixeira Design Studio Presents Moody Lighting for Gantri
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Minimalist Gradient Glass Desks
The in.water Concept by Nicola Morelli is a Metaphor for Pollution
Versatile Outdoor Furniture Series
Fermob Presents a Look at its Latest Collection of Furniture
Colorful Smartphone Charging Docks
Burnner Designs the New Griptok with its Own Charging Dock
Versatile Nesting Furniture
Cozmo Debuts the 'Cosy Armchair' and the 'Cosy Cutout Nesting Tables'
Adaptive Touchscreen Workspace Designs
The Take a Rest System be Vestel has Transformative Detail
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
70s-Themed Tiled Furniture
Willow Designs the New Amore Mio Collection of Retro Looks
Sculptural Art-Detailed Store Designs
Halleroed Designs the Flagship Toteme Store in Mayfield
Intelligent Wireless Charging Devices
The Carousel Series by Pablo Designs Features Two Pieces
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
Immersive Furniture Company Exhibitions
IKEA Unveils the Future Together Exhibition at MDW
Artfully Dynamic Power Strips
Awen Ayao Designs the A’union that Can Function as a Home Decor
Corner-Focused Home Decor
BOUND Creates the mosery Collection with Magnetic Detail
Doorway Display Appliance Concepts
A Group of Designers Come up with the new Majung Smart Display
Updated Portland Modern Apartments
Casework Transforms an Apartment with Contemporary Accents
70s-Inspired Structural Furniture
Nouveau Standard Creates the Collection 12 of Retro Designs
Gallery-Like Minimal Home Designs
Daytrip Completes the Interior Design of a Home in North London
Contemporary Modular Floor Lamps
Città and Alex Buckman Design the Point Floor Lamp Modular
Folding Movable Smart TVs
The 'FloatTV' Encourages Movement Around a Living Space
Floral-Inspired Sculptural Designs
Chris Wolston Designs the Flower Power Furniture Series
Modern WiFi-Equipped Toasters
Revolution Cooking Previews its Advanced Revolution Toaster
AI-Enabled Cabinet Capsules
Amin Saadat Designs a New Collection of Dynamic Furniture
Contemporary Debut Furniture Series
Nine United Launches a New Collection of Furniture
Curated Office Essentials Collections
Staples Canada Offers Office Essentials for Springtime
Juxtaposing Material Furniture Series
Junya Igashami Designs a New Furniture Collection
Wireless Lamp Renditions
The Tom Dixon Portable Collection Features Cordless Designs
Modern Mobile Futuristic Homes
Nestron Presents its Range of Contemporary Tiny Homes
Vibrant Dynamic Wall Plant-Hangers
Izabela Serej and Aleksandra Majdzik Design the FLOOS
Candy-Colored Glass Lighting
Curiousa Designs the Wave II Collection of Vibrant Lights
Versatile Modular Couches
The Transformer Couch 2.0 Adds Flexible Style to the Living Room
Chamotte Stoneware Furniture Series
Alan Louis Presents New Designs at Maison&Objet
Functionally Elegant Modern Homes
Monica Fried Design and Mojo Stumer Create the Old Westbury Home
Transparent Modern Auto Updates
The Renault Twingo Gets Another New Design Iteration
Modern Affordable Wall Lamps
The Poplight Wall Light Attaches to the Wall Without Damage
Sustainable Cubic Homes
Appels Architekten Designs a New Wooden Home in Germany
U-Shaped Power Strip Concepts
Michael Kritzer Designs the New Magnet-Like Power Strip Concept
Modern Deco Office Designs
Reflect Architecture Designs the NewGen Office with Contemporary Detail
Modern-Tinged Traditional Furniture
Sonal Tuli Designs the New Jaipur Furniture Collection
Home Mobility Accessible Furniture
Capella Design Creates Furniture that Blend Style and Function
Versatile Modern Furniture Series
Wittmann Presents a New VUELTA Modular Collection
Contemporary Clean-Line Furniture
Magis Presents the Officina Bookcase and Riace Sofa
Wireless Clock Charger Concepts
Nihoy Lahiri Designs the Multifunctional Zenith Clock Concept
Modern Ceiling Lights Collections
Kichler Releases Its New Interior Ceiling Lights Collection
Topography-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the TOPOS Collection
Adaptable Wireless TVs
Displace is Bringing Two TV Innovations to CES 2024
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Mobile Connection Computer Monitors
These 2023 Samsung Smart Monitors Come in Three Models
Feng Shui-Inspired Home Devices
Yoojin Chung Presents Her Capturing Qi Graduation Project
Bulbous Modular Retro Sofas
Sarah Ellison Designs the Float Sofa with Design with Reach
Versatile Modern Appliance Capsules
Monogram Unveils Three New Appliance Collections