These November 2018 modern trends explore a variety of sleek, minimalist and functional design innovations. Standouts in the architecture realm include architect Flavio Castro's bold 'Box House' project, located in the heart of São Paulo, Brazil. The FCstudio project seamlessly blends open-concept spaces that embody comfort with an abundance of natural light with a single bedroom that offers more privacy.
When it comes to unique home decor, products lile Natchar Sawatdichai's collection of artful, adjustable blinds marry sustainable design with playfulness. The window coverings are muted in color, are paper-crafted and are sculptural in their look and feel. Additionally, examples like João Charrua's surrealist origami sculptures push the boundaries of paper as a medium while embracing a more maximalist and playful aesthetic.
Other November 2018 modern trends to note include recycled aluminum desk lamps and understated piped seating collections among others.
Top 70 Modern Trends in November
From Adjustable Artistic Blinds to Compact One-Bedroom Abodes:
Jana Pijak — Nov 24, 2018 — Art & Design
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Minimalist DIY Home Designs
Reset Architecture Provides the Design for a Minimal Cube-Shaped House
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Hi-Tech Art Cubes
The Trans-Dimensional HyperCube is a Versatile Decor Piece
67
Sleek Contemporary Country Homes
The Llano Retreat by Michael Hsu is a Break from the Busy City
66
Single-Storey Contemporary Rural Homes
kt814 Architecture Produces an Elongated Wooden House
65
Ultra-Minimalist Seesaw Furniture Collections
Nendo Creates a Set of Tables for Marsotto Edizioni
64
Plant-Sustaining Lamp Designs
Bjarke Ingels Group & Artemide's Color-Changing Lamp is Pill-Shaped
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Beautiful Contemporary Desert Homes
Wendell Burnette Architects' Design is Located on a Hilly Site
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Style-Specific Home Decor Lines
Burrow's Expands to Include a Line of Pillows and Throw Blankets
61
Emotion-Evoking Retail Space Concepts
Andrés Reisinger Puts Emphasis on Meditation in His Designs
60
Authentic Machine-Made Ceramics
Studio Joachim-Morineau's Machine Exhibits Mathematical Precision
59
Minimalist Upcycled Coffee Furniture
Xavier Loránd Uses Coffee Waste for an Expressive Collection
58
Compact One-Bedroom Brazilian Homes
Sliding Walls Adorn FCstudio's House Design in São Paulo
57
Designer-Friendly Moving-In Kits
Faye Toogood & the Modern House's Box Contains Six Useful Objects
56
Contemporary Earthquake-Resistant Buildings
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Designs a Library in New Zealand
55
Stylish Modular Seating Arrangements
Benjamin Hubert's Furniture Line is Fashionable & Functional
54
Sundial-Driven Eco-Friendly Installations
HUSH's Digital Installations Promote Sustainability
53
Adjustable Recycled Paper Blinds
Natchar Sawatdichai's Paper Blinds are Sustainable and Beautiful
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Contemporary Minimalist Toronto Lofts
StudioAC Overhauls a Church to Create a Modern Dwelling
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Functionally Luminous Modern Objects
Ryuichi Kozeki's OCULUS Has Strong Roots in Sculptural Design
50
Ultra-Minimalist Wooden Retail Interiors
Golucci Boasts a Tranquil Wooden Shop Interior in Beijing
49
Luxurious Home Decor Lines
Greg Natale Uses Shell, Brass and Marble in His Latest Collection
48
Restored Weatherboard Cottages
John Wardle Architects Infuses Modernism in This Rustic Dwelling
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Contemporary Modular Office Furniture
Blå Station Designs the Perfect Piece for Dynamic Workspaces
46
Heated Ice Cream Scoops
SVANKi Completely Elevates the Ice Cream Serving Experience
45
Strikingly Iridescent Turquoise Facades
Stiff + Trevillion Creates an Attention-Grabbing Structure
44
Contemporary Concrete Argentinian Houses
Luciano Kruk's Elongated Design Boasts Heavy Geometry
43
Boldly Empowering Visual Identities
Juan Carlos Pagan & Jens Marklund's Collab Defines Joan
42
Homey Cafe Interior Designs
Amit Studio Uses a Splash of Pink for the Interior of a Tel Aviv Cafe
41
Customizable Wall-Mounted Menu Displays
George & Willy's Design is Simple and Incredibly Useful
40
Clear-Walled Dog Pens
Clearly Loved Pets' Modern Lucidium Dog Pens are Stylish Enclosures
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Sizable Wavy-Roofed Arts Centers
Mecannoo's Performing Arts Facility Spans 141,000 Square Meters
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Tech-Savvy All-in-One Turntable Systems
DUO by HYM Seed Audio is Colorful and Contemporary
37
Stacked Modern Rectangular Homes
GLA.Design's Structure Celebrates Nature Through Green Elements
36
Iridescent Color-Changing Building Facades
The Secret Behind MVRDV Shopping Center is the Tiles
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Modern Patio Furniture Collections
Kun Design Produces Elegantly Sophisticated Outdoor Pieces
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Bold Woven Outdoor Furniture
Tidelli Outdoor's 2019 Collection Makes Use of Nautical Rope
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Elegant Black-and-White Interior Spaces
Raúl Sánchez Architects Creates a Modern Open-Plan Abode
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Knobby 3D-Printed Dining Sets
Joe Doucet's Innovative Dining Set is Made with the Future in Mind
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Maze-Like Academic Buildings
Behnisch Architekten Overhauls This 70s Building, Adding an Extension
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Minimalist Iridescent Weight Designs
Candice Blanc & Ulysse Martel's Weights Double as Sculptures
29
Flexible Working Environment Seating
The Flexible Sofa by Barber & Osgerby is Design-Forward
28
Sculptural State-of-the-Art Research Facilities
CF Møller's Maersk Tower Has a Star-Shaped Base
27
Vintage-Inspired Fisheye Cameras
The Lomography Fisheye No 2 is Incredibly Gorgeous and Functional
26
Two-Storey Mixed-Material Homes
Desai Chia Architects' Layout Enables Resident Interaction
25
Contemporary Modular Storage Units
Freaks Architecture Places an Arched Storage Unit as a Divider
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Balancing Sculptural Lamp Fixtures
Jean-Pascal Gauthier's Line is Delicate and Absolutely Striking
23
Lilypad Porcelain Tabletops
Nendo Turns to Nature for a Beautiful Table Top and a Line of Decor
22
Stylish Contemporary Designer Furniture
Jonathan Adler's 'Now House' is Available on Amazon
21
Compostable Tableware Sets
Wild Leaf Offers Consumers a Sustainable Option for Dining at Events
20
Modern Piped Seating Collections
Phan Thao Dang Creates Minimalist Pipe Benches and Stools
19
Socially Responsible Bedding Companies
Parachute Uses Non-Toxic & Natural Fibers for Its Products
18
Sleek Design-Forward Bookstore Interior
Alberto Caiola Creates an Elegant Ambience for Harbook
17
Data-Trading Pinball Machines
The Databall_ Pinball Machine Helps Visualize Data Online
16
Compact Secluded Forest Cabins
The Wentworth Cabin by Parka Architecture Offers a Quaint Retreat
15
Recycled Aluminum Desk Lamps
OSGB Studio and Ateliers J&J's Collaboration Embraces Sustainability
14
Informed Natural Restaurant Interior
Laura Seppänen Approaches This Project Through Menu Options
13
Industrial Warehouse-Style Shopping Centers
Heatherwick Studio's Converted Warehouses Connect
12
Timeless Coffee Table Designs
Fritz Hansen is Relaunching Paul McCobb's Stylish Furniture Offering
11
Intimate Marble Apartment Interiors
Elissa Ossino Studio Arranges a Breathtakingly Welcoming Space
10
House-Shaped Modular Workspaces
Modern Working Culture is Expressed by Hawkins\Brown's 'Gantry'
9
Helpfully Accented Functional Tableware
Aurore Brard's Designs Help Visually Impaired People
8
Artistically Curved Wall Lamps
Laurids Gallée's Lighting Fixture Boasts a Lengthy Cord as Material
7
Carbon Neutral Flooring Options
Interface's Flooring Options are Beneficial to the Environment
6
Eerily Surreal Origami Sculptures
João Charrua Tests the Boundaries of Paper as a Medium
5
Ethereal Contemporary Furniture Lines
Ameé Allsop's Pure Minimalist Capsule Elevates the Interior
4
Indoor Mirrored House Installations
Doug Aitken's L-Shaped Pavilion is Dubbed 'Mirage Detroit'
3
Interactive Art-Tech Exhibits
The House of the Hatter is an Immersive Exhibit Featuring Disruptors
2
Connected Geometric Office Volumes
Nelson Resende's Triad of Buildings in Porto Appear Separate
1
Entirely Steel Interior Design
Bad Lab Beer Co's Industrial Feel is by Studio Richard Lindvall
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Contemporary Fall Decor
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Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments
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Nature-Connecting Warm Apartments
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Modular Tiny Home Designs
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Statement-Making Fall Collections
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Historically Inspired Modern Homes
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Artful Updated 70s Apartment
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Tranquil Wabi-Sabi Apartments
The Lagom Home Embraces Calm Minimalism and Natural Balance
Cozy Smart Tiny Homes
The Sonoma Home Offers Modern Comfort and Smart Living in a Tiny Package
Curved Neutral Apartments
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Chromatic Emotional Home Decor
The 3form 2025 Color Collection Puts Emotional Hues in Focus
Modernist Timeless Villas
STUDIOTAMAT Complete the Renovation of a 1960s-Era Residence
Seaside Home Renovation
The Newly Updated Casa De Praia Shapes a Warm Coastal Interior
Ultra-Chic Sculptural Lighting Designs
A-N-D Boasted a Stunning Display of Lamps at 3daysofdesign
Functional Streamlined Ceramic Tiles
Unknown, Untitled Introduced the UU Tiles Collection
Modern Prefabricated Residential Projects
Palette Architecture Designs the Sleek Shift House
Ultra-Minimalist Compact Dwellings
ADRO Reimagines Compact Living in Hong Kong
Adaptive Furniture Systems
Home Spaces Benefit from Expandable Solutions from Expand Furniture
Minty Modern Cafes
StudioAC Designs a Stunning Coffee Establishment in Toronto
Pointy Modular Hospitality Architecture
Roman & Dmytro Seliuk Designs the Futuristic Namety Cabins
Modular Living Furniture
Riffmade Collection Has Portable Furniture with Textile Curtain Systems
Window-Fashion Design Brand Celebrations
TWOPAGES Curtains Hosted a Special Brand Day
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
Portuguese-Inspired House Designs
A+Architecture Relies on Portuguese Design Principles
Rerfeshed Historic Workspaces
Daytrip’s Cloisters Interiors Boasts Modern Furniture Design
Sensory-Focused Furniture Design Exhibits
File Under Pop Presents the TIME SIGNATURE Installation
Monochromatic Minimal Cozy Homes
DIG Architects Designs the Vaulted Monochrome Haus
Architectural Lighting Solutions
Flos Emphasized Lighting Innovation and Artistic Expression
Adaptive Family Residences
A 1920s London Home is Transformed into No Ordinary House
Modernist Home Renovations
The Bauhaus Budapest Apartment Receives a Contemporary Refresh
Sculptural Lighting Collections
Unform Studio Presents Two Innovative Collections at Milan
Bright Attic Sanctuaries
The FOKSAL Home Features Mirrored Skylights in Warsaw
NYC Apartment Renovations
The Brooklyn Loft Revamp Blends Industrial Heritage with Playful Design
Light-Inviting Renovated Apartments
Estúdio BRA Reconfigures the Copan Apartment in Brazil
Sleek Minimal Vertical Lamps
Sancho Martin Designs the Mute Lamp with a Thin Structure
Contemporary Home Renovation Projects
Ofisvesaire Completes the Renovation of the S House
Minimalist Meaningful Living Exhibitions
The Ariake X Parachilna Exhibition is Thoughtful
Modernism-Themed Residence Collections
Lindal Homes Presents its Evolve Collection of Homes
Modular Retail Product-Designed Homes
The Muji Muji 5.5 House is Filled with Muji Products
Airy Flexible Furniture
The Transformer Table Nova Collection is Visually Balanced & Made to Move
Neighborhood House Renovations
Casa Cruda Brings a Transformation to a Cartagena Neighborhood Home
Architectural Legacy Books
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Braille-Integrated Furniture Designs
Debonademeo Designs the Aedo Collection for Adrenalina
Ceramic Modern Houses
The Hillsborough Residence Blends Modern Design with Sculptural Ceramics
Braided Furniture Collections
The Ariake Braid Collection Brings Together Two Design Traditions
Renovated Parisian Flats
Hauvette & Madani Architecture Uses Nature as a Frame in Paris Apartment
Compact Urban Dwellings
Miami Tiny House Applies Modern Design to a Small Residential Footprint
Bright Modular Furniture Systems
Here Now Presents the Tate System of Modular Furniture
Vertical Home Office Units
The Leandesk Converts Walls and Windows into Functional Workspaces
South Asian Design Galleries
House of Santal Edition 1 Presents Contemporary Furniture and Craft
Modern Dark Tonal Homes
Texas Residence Highlights Moody Tones in a Refined Mid-Century Design
Clever Townhouse Renovations
Light and Air Architecture Design the Void House in New York
Tech-Forward Teen Furniture
Rooms To Go Kids' Cloud9 Collection Features Smart, Modular Pieces
Compact Living Bright Apartments
Natasha Kukresh Designs the Apartment Ann in Minsk
Playful Structural Furniture Series
The New Palma Collection of Designs Boasts a Mosaic Design
Modern Private Residences
NS STUDIO Designs a Stunning Home in Tvaladi, Georgia
Minimal Sleek Aluminum Bookstands
Blanked Studios Creates the Industrial Bookstand
Bold Compact Hotel Interiors
Pocketbook Hudson by Charlap Hyman & Herrero Reworks Guest Rooms
Contemporary Modernist Mexican Homes
The House and Studio of Max Cetto is Filled with Modern Art
Contemporary Tropical Architecture Projects
PAON Architects Present the Khun Atiruj Residence
Hotel-Inspired Renovations
Studio &Space Transforms Amsterdam Zuid Home with Custom Finishes
Eclectic Paris Apartments
The Apartment by Studio Asaï Blends French Elegance with British Whimsy
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
Light-Filled Alpine Lofts
The Omarama Attic Apartment by NOA Celebrates Travel and Views
Natural Material-Forward Window Coverings
Curtarra Debuts Woven Wood Shades and Bamboo Blinds
Lisbon Family Townhouses
Lisbon Townhouse by Mclean Quinlan Transforms Apartments into One Home
Minimal Integrated Tile LIghting
Unknown, Untitled Designs the UU Tiles Project of Lighting
Townhouse Interior Projects
Alta House Interiors by Flawk Updated with French-Inspired Design
Bathroom-Centric Dubai Apartments
Bone Studio Blends Architecture and Experience in This Bold Home
Compact Urban Residences
The Stealth House by Specht Novak Redefines Private Living in Austin
Modern Living Cleaning Collections
Tineco Boasts New Intelligent Cleaning Devices at CES 2026
Refined Urban Interiors
Primrose Apartment by Uncanny Studio Balances Sculptural Form and Comfort
Mumbai Futuristic Fashion Boutiques
Sanjay Puri Architects Designs the Nezo Mumbai Showroom
Compact Sewing Studios
The Nouvelle Danse Hides a Sewing Studio Inside a Deceptively Small Shell
Minimalist Fashion Brand Housewares
The Row Soft Goods Collection Debuted at Milan Design Week
Climate-Adaptive Tropical Homes
The Ocean Eye House Influenced Today’s Climate-Responsive Design
Refined Residential Architecture Projects
Min Design Tackles Constrained Urban Spaces
Modernized 1960s Villas
The Castelli Romani Reno Introduces Clean Design in Historic Structure
Calm-Centric Furniture Collections
Cane-Line’s 2025 News Collection is Thoughtfully Curated
Lush Garden Housing Designs
Monadnock Unveils Vibrant Volante Social Housing in the Netherlands
Modernist Furniture Collection
Dagmar Revives Kai Kristiansen’s Entre Line for Modern Interiors
Architectural Library Furniture
The Herzog & De Meuron Reading Nooks for Own Furniture Tokyo
Minimalist Townhouse Renos
Townhouse VI in Kortrijk is updated by Decancq Vercruysse for Modernity
Doughnut-Shaped Elevated Houses
Studio Saxe Designs the Sinfornia Verde in Carate, Costa Rica
Modernist Artful Furniture
Lucas Simões Shows the New Colendra Furniture Collection
Modern Vietnamese Dwellings
Tien Giang House by Tropical Space Honors Traditional Architecture
Modern Apartment Hotel Concepts
Bob W Stockholm Blends Tech with Historic Cues in Its Design
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Clinton Hill Duplex Blends Shanghai Craft with Brooklyn Architecture
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22RE Designed a Warm Workspace for Creative Agency Day Job
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Blue Box Apartment by Bruzkus Greenberg Reorganises a Berlin Attic
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Mid-Century Flat Revamps
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Modular Glass Furniture
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Reimagined Slim Living Designs
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History-Rooted Urban Renovations
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Renovated Historic Homes
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Casa MA by RUA 141 arquitectura Spans a 13 Foot Wide Site in São Paulo
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