Designers and home decorators today are constantly churning out collections of unconventional and quirky modern furniture designs and today's top trends spotlight a selection of some of these non-traditional pieces. (For more in-depth and exhaustive research on modern furniture trends, you will want to learn more about Trend Hunter's 2013 Trend Reports).
Designers are covering every corner of the home from bedrooms to offices to living rooms and even backyards. A common theme seen amongst these designs is the aspect of functionality. Many designers understand the need for more storage today due to smaller living spaces or the need for furniture to serve multiple purposes. A great example of this is cleverly configured beds, which are designed to be easily taken apart and put back together -- great for consumers who move houses or apartments often. The Void(an) Table satisfies consumers' desire for industrial yet modern-looking furniture.
Top 20 Trends of the Day
From Functional Modern Furniture Designs to Eccentric Accessories:
Jaime Neely — Jan 15, 2013 — Autos
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Tapestry-Blending Portraits
Far by Adriana Gerasimova is Darkly Tribal
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Ghetto Blaster Backpacks
The Boompack is a Wearable Multimedia Entertainment Unit for the Streets
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Cleverly Configured Beds
The Auping Essential Bed is Ideal for the Active Lifestyle
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Minimalist Urbanite Catalogs
The Assembly Spring/Summer 2013 Lookbook is Utilitarian Chic
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Large Object Printers
The Cubex 3D Printer by Cubify Can Produce a Basketball
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Eccentric Athleticwear Editorials
The Arnau Salinas by Mario Aragon Portrait Series is Urban
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Literal Beer Branding
New Pabst Blue Ribbon Packaging is Inspired by the Product's Name
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Pixelating Public Architecture
CASIS Headquarters Embodies an Alien Style to Suit its Function
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Modern Fairytale Photography
Liisa Härmson Tells a Love Story with Her Romantic Photos
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Dream-Inducing Sleep Aids
Collection by Constance Guisset for Louis Vuitton Features a Plane Pillo
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Venomous Retro Vehicles
The Chevrolet Stingray Returns After More Than 40 Years
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Single Line Portraits
Christophe Louis Illustrates Minimalist Drawings of Iconic Characters
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Adorable Timber Toys
These Hand-Crafted Wooden Toys by Usuals are Made From a Hazel Tree
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Transforming Cubic Furnishings
The 270Degree Opens Up into a Chair, a Desk and a Table
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Feminine Kids Furniture
The Vondom Agatha Collection by Agatha Ruiz de la Prada is Heartfelt
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Embossed Fruit Perforations
These Tattooed Bananas Require No Ink at All
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Toolbox Desk Lights
Aaron Jarry's Air Tool Lamps Are Contemporary and Manly
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Futuristic Warped Furnishings
Voidan Table Adapts Pre-Industrial Materials for an Avant-Garde Look
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Textured Floral Footwear
The Newest Raf Simons Sneakers Boasts a Bold Flowery Design
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Infantile Monster Sculptures
The Lydia Dekker Horrible Sweet Series is Adorably Grotesque
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