These October 2016 modern trends range from hybrid office apartment to abstract tarot decks that fuse a traditional spiritual practice with contemporary graphics. Other standouts this month range from folding bicycle designs to rocking workspace seats that are designed to promote comfort and convenience for those leading a busy, on-the-go lifestyle.
The month's other leading innovations include whimsical anime editorials, like a fun series that celebrates Millennials' continuous Pokemon Go obsession and aquatic iris paintings that redefine photorealism for a generation who is more used to digitized art forms.
Other October 2016 modern innovations include modular home accessories like novel-resembling napkin holders, rotating sphere lamps and even experimental hybrid cutlery that is surprisingly practical while doubling as a memorable housewarming gift idea.
Top 60 Modern Trends in October
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Eco Prefab Homes
This Wood House by ArchiBlox Features a Green Roof and Sustainable Wood
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High-End Prefab Homes
The Diago Home by J Mayer H Enhances Home Architecture Design Expectations
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Small Space Couch Designs
The 'Addax' Sofa Design by Matthew Pope is Made for Small Living Units
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Bioluminescence Night Lights
The 'LUME' Lighting Solution Provides Natural Illumination
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Modern Modular TVs
This Deconstructible Screen Guarantees a Longer Life for the Electronic Device
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Folding E-Bicycle Designs
The Gi FlyBike Spins the Benefits of Power Assistance and Portability
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Minimalist Steel Fire Pits
This Fire Pit Was Designed to Create a Unique Backyard Fire Experience
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Hybrid Office Apartments
The Brandburg Home & Studio by Modelina Architecture is Efficient
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Experimental Hybrid Cutlery
Steinbeisser's Playful Forks and Spoons To Alter the Eating Experience
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Cubic Loft Spaces
The Cube House Reinterprets Cottage Home Designs
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Inflatable Nightclubs
This Blow-Up Building Was Made for the Federation of Swiss Architects' Party
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Post Office Bakeries
The Margot Craft Bakery in London is in a Converted Post Office Location
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Staircase Seating Solutions
The Stephen Kenn x Victorinox Stepladder Chair is Multipurpose
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Multifaceted Leaning Workstations
The 'BEA' Workspace Desk Sits on Two Legs for Maximum Efficiency
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Private Bedroom Photography
This Series Reflects on the Changes That Technology Has Brought on
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Aerodynamic 360-Degree Speakers
This Beosound Wireless Speaker Unit Concept is Abstractly Designed
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Fluid Resin Sculptures
These Sculptures Were Made to Realistically Resemble Splashing Water
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Undulating Wooden Stools
This Chair is Outfitted with a Series of Elastics that Conform to Sitters
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Compact Kitchen Units
This Kitchen Collection Was Designed to Fit into Small Apartments
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Novel Napkin Holders
This Napkin Dispenser Binds Serviettes Together Into a Neat Paperback Stack
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Versatile Ladder Designs
Louisville Ladder's 'Cross Step Ladder' Combines Two Ladder Designs
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Cross-Stitched Murals
This Woven Street Art is Integrated into the Sides of Buildings
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Coin Collection Display Frames
The 'Numizmatus' Allows a Coin Collection to be Stylishly Displayed
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Expansive Abstract Carpets
The 'Visioni' Geometric Rugs by Patricia Urquiola are Modern and Chic
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Rotating Spherical Lamps
The 'Nightingale' Light Uses a Ringed Shape to Give Off an Ambient Glow
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Retro Hotel Redesigns
The Oddsson Hotel in Reykjavik Puts a Contemporary Spin on Historic Style
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Camouflaged Anime Photography
Jules Perron's Project Cleverly Situates Pokémon Monsters in Nature
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Concrete Shower Drain Planters
The Haisui Planter Container Highlights Nature's Resilience
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Dynamic Traffic Cones
These LED Pylons Are Highly Visible at Night and Entirely Eco-Friendly
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Sound-Amplifying Cylindrical Towers
'An Occupation of Loss' is a Study in Mourning
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Futuristic Wood-Clad Apartments
This Oak Apartment Was Designed to Look Like Artwork
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Sterilizing UV Toilets
The Magic Toilet Design Offers Hands-Free Use and Cleaning
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Ocean Plastic Dining Tables
The Brodie Neill 'Gyro' Circle Table is Deceptively Crafted from Waste
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Family-Accommodating Hotel Rooms
The Edition Hotels Miami Beach Hotel Received a Modern Upgrade
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Ceramic Concrete Design Speakers
The Stoned Speakers Incorporate Unexpected Design Materials
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Portable Espresso Shot Makers
The 'STARESSO' Manual Coffee Maker Brews Hot or Cold Coffee
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3D-Printing Music Makers
This Hi-Tech Barrel Organ Prints Dimpled Discs and Plays Them
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Usage-Monitoring Bathroom Faucets
The Faucet by Zhou Buyi Keeps Track of Water Usage
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Statement-Display Clocks
The 'LetB' Display Text Time Clock is a Modern Approach to Design
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Field Mushroom Museums
This New Egyptian Science Center is an Architectural and Educational Icon
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Open-Concept Vertical Indoor Gardens
The Vertical Garden by Joost Bakker is Airy and Stylish
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Rustic Lamp Speakers
The 'Balldur' Handmade Wood Lamp is a Multifunctional Unit for the Home
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Collapsible Designer Fans
The 'Conbox' Electric Fans Provide Portable Cooling That's Chic
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Geometric Animal Oil Burners
The 'SANGO' Candle Diffuser Features a Graceful Aesthetic and Design
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Oceanic Photo Prints
'Littoral Drift' Was Created with Light-Sensitive Paper and the Sea
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Tabletop Tear-Off Calendars
The 'Photodarium' by Slanted Showcases 365 Photographs and Stories
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Suspended Thread Installations
This Artistic Installation References Travel and the Human Body
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Multipurpose Tealight Holders
EYKING's Marble Homeware Design Holds Dinner Napkins and Tealights
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Wooden Wireless Charging Devices
These Devices Work as Functional Decor Pieces in the Home
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Sculptural Coastal Railway Stations
This Train Railway Station Imagines the Future of Travel
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Contemporary Earthenware Objects
The Folium Collection Comprises Nature-Inspired Tableware
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Fire-Detecting Door Handles
The 'Bleep' Door Knob Handle Whistles to Warn of Fire
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Concrete Industrial Faucets
The Ritmonio 'Haptic' and 'Diametro35 Inox Concrete' Faucets are Chic
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Aquatic Iris Paintings
Artist Fabian Oefner Creates Unusual Paintings on Water
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Rocking Work Seats
'BuzziBalance' Creates Non-Traditional Environments in the Office
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Garden-Touting Skyscraper Towers
The H700 Shenzhen Tower will Be a Half Mile in Height
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DIY Plywood Staircases
This DIY Staircase Project is Constructed from Plywood
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VR Ballet Performances
'Night Fall' is the World's First 360-Degree VR Ballet
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Chic Suspended Spindle Lighting
The 'Spider' Light Collection Features Modern Designs and Styles
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Abstract Tarot Decks
Midcenturian Tarot Reimagines Tradition with a Modernist Eye
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Upcycled Waste Material Furniture
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Aerospace-Inspired Desk Accessories
The Novium 'Edge' and 'Shuttleport' Have a Minimalist Design
Storage-Laden Tiny Homes
This Bright Tiny Home Packs Generous Storage In Limited Space
Multifunctional Sleek Furniture
Hoek Home Presents the Modular FLEX Furniture Designs
Timeless Furniture Capsules
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Astrology-Inspired Tea Collections
Magic Hour Boasts a Wide Range of Premium Functional Teas
Futuristic Chair Concepts
MIT Students Explore “The Next 150-Year Chair”
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Redesigned Hybrid Offices
Mason Studio Redesigned Its Toronto Office For "The Greater Good"
Mid-Century Modern Furnishings
Todd Hewitt Adds Four Designs to the Last Ditch Series
Mobile Office Tiny Homes
The Uncharted Tiny Homes 'The Office' Can Be Taken on the Road
Art Showroom Apartments
Maison Lune Presents an Alternative to Traditional Galleries
Portable Personal Office Accessories
Tye Beblau 'Vertical Office' Brings a Workstation Anywhere
Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps
The Japandi Lamp by Natalia Pogudina is Textural and Organic
Playful Contemporary Offices
Studio ANTIPOD's Tenderly Office Boasts Japanese Design Accents
Modular Fold-Out Desk Designs
This Foldable Wooden Workstation Comes to Live When Needed
Modular Working Desks
The Tabs Desk by Pelin ÖZbalcı Streamlines Organization & Productivity
Envelope-Packaged Couch Designs
The 'Couch in an Envelope' is Modular and 100% Recyclable
Productive Desk Accessory Concepts
The Yazak Concept Helps Manage Productivity At Night
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Minimal Mid-Century Hollywood Homes
Studio Qasabian Designs the Mulholland Home in LA
Modern Paint Colorways
Sherwin-Williams Debuts Anthology: Volume One for Colormix® Forecast 2024
Modular Rotating Table Designs
The 'Finding Turn Point' Table by Hyun Ju Ko Works in Three Ways
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
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
Vintage-Tinged Militaristic Apparel
The maharishi Spring 2023 Capsule is Inspired by Retro Themes
Whimsical Stool Designs
Modern Design Review Curates Hem X's Collection
Togetherness-Inspired Furniture Capsules
JUNTOS ' Inaugural Furniture Line is Called Coming Home
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
Comfort-Focused Eclectic Offices
Arutunyan and Malyshenko Help Design the New Sleeper Office
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
Timeless Japandi-Themed Accessories
Oakywood Drops its MagSafe Collection of Tech Accessories
Commuter-Oriented Tech Accessories
MOFT Taps TOMBOGO for the New 'Creative Commuter' Capsule
Tetrahedral Desk Puzzles
Revision Designs The Tetra Desk Toy for Craighill
Fall-Inspired Home Cleaning Collections
Grove Co. Debuts Its Limited-Edition Traditions Aglow Line
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Captures One's Eye Immediately
Intertwined Marble-Made Calendars
The 'Noova' Calendar Has an Intricate Yet Functional Design
Cardboard Box Furniture
The 'Karton' Furniture Collection by Illya Goldman Gubin is Sturdy
Season-Inspired Color Systems
3form's 2023 Color Collection Adds 10 New Pastel Hues
Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments
Intheory Design Creates an Apartment Inspired by Ryokan
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings
Akio Isshiki Architect Overhauls an Old Wooden Building
Stylishly Renovated Apartments
Malfinio Revamps a 19th-Century Building in Prague
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Ultra-Minimalist Metallic Coffee Tables
The 'Whisk' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Chic and Simple
Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections
Design En Rogue Architecture Recently Debuted Its New Line
Elevated Festival-Inspired Snack Boxes
Sakuraco Celebrates the Autumn Moon Festival with Snacks
Circus Tent-Inspired Holiday Homes
Cubo Design Architect Designs the Circus Home in Japan
Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs
Photon Studio's Designs the Box in the Box Apartment
Tennis Icon-Inspired Collections
Wilson Sportswear's Modern Icons Collection is Performance-Driven
Vibrant Milanese Apartments
chromastudio "Dramatically Renovates" a 90-Square-Meter Dwelling
Store-Transformed Modern Apartments
Kelly Behun Transforms a Modern Apartment at The Whiteley
Incredibly Modern Residence Interiors
Susanna Cots Works on Autumn in the North Project
Modular Flatpack Furniture Designs
The 'OPO=O' Multifunctional Furniture Piece Works in Many Ways
Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs
Gensler Reimagines the Accenture Office Space in Chicago
Re-Imagined Furniture Identities
Herman Miller's 2024 Brand Refresh is Vibrant and Functional
Adaptive Modern Limited Outerwear
Ten c Presents its New Range of Apparel for the Season
Metal-Inspired Homeware Capsules
KUTARQ Studio Unveils the GVPO Lighting & FOLIO Furniture Series
Retro-Themed Metallic Homeware
The Collaborative Rabanne H&M Home Collection Nods to the 70s
Optical-Illusion Home Decor Collections
Sevval Kalaycikli Designs a Series of Light & Glass Tables
Oblong Color-Blocked Furniture
The Meritalia Morphologica Collection Has Two Pieces
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
Eclipse-Inspired Whimsical Pendant Lamps
Maro Designs the Otherworldly Space Traveler Lamp
Intentional Modern Day Tools
Inside Then Out Boasts a Line of Elegant & Slick Minimalist Products
Desktop Contemporary Accessories
A Team of Designers Create the Colorful and Functional Accessory
Customizable Home Decor Collections
The Conceptual 'Rebound' Furniture Collection is Modular
Flexible Modular Nomad Furniture
The Scenes From the Near Future Unveils the 8′ 33″ Collection
Outdoor-Inspired Collaborative Capsules
Merrell 1TRL & Trippin Unveils the Natural Highs Campaign
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
WFH-Inspired Office Truck Concepts
Mitsubishi Designs the Conceptual NOMADPro Canter Truck
Tranquil Water-Inspired Apartments
Right Angle Studio Designs the Ripple Apartment in Singapore
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Elevated Modern Footwear Silhouettes
Sergio Tacchini Debuts Two New Silhouettes for the AW23 Line
Light-Inspired Furniture Exhibitions
Lee Broom Presents the New Divine Inspiration Capsule
Productive Mood Lighting Designs
Teixeira Design Studio Presents Moody Lighting for Gantri
Radial Modern Barbershops
Gin Design Group Creates a Design-Forward Layout for This Barbershop
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Versatile Outdoor Furniture Series
Fermob Presents a Look at its Latest Collection of Furniture
Modern Vibrantly Designed Craftman
Leah Ring Transforms a New Craftsman House with Bright Hues
Versatile Nesting Furniture
Cozmo Debuts the 'Cosy Armchair' and the 'Cosy Cutout Nesting Tables'
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
Contemporary Renovated Spacious Apartments
Malfinio Renovates the EO7 Apartment for a Young Family
Subtle Tech-Infused Desks
The KOBLE Tori 4.0 Smart Desk Has Several Charging Points and More
NYC-Inspired Fall Fashion
Studio Nicholson Presents a New Capsule for the FW23 Season
Illuminated Charger Design Concepts
Jones & Partners Presents a Look at the New Current Concept
70s-Themed Tiled Furniture
Willow Designs the New Amore Mio Collection of Retro Looks
Vibrant Palette Experimental Apartments
The 2BM Apartment in Kyiv was Made for Renting
Honeycomb-Like Sculptural Lights
Tokio Designs the New Tri Light Inspired by Japanese Architecture
Hand-Painted Print Collections
Desenio and Lone Fox Home Collaborate on a New Home Decor Range
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
Harmonious Traditional Home Designs
MAKHNO Studio Updates the Century-Old Kyoto House
Cutting-Edge Design Programming
Triennale Milano Offers an Array of Events for Milan Design Week
Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule
Ames Living's New Seating Line Relies on Origami-Inspired Design
Updated Portland Modern Apartments
Casework Transforms an Apartment with Contemporary Accents
Gallery-Like Minimal Home Designs
Daytrip Completes the Interior Design of a Home in North London
Floral-Inspired Sculptural Designs
Chris Wolston Designs the Flower Power Furniture Series
Metallic Earbud-Inspired Nail Polishes
Beats Joins Olive & June on New Nail Polish Colors
Juxtaposing Influenced Spring Fashion
Universal Works Presents the Space Cowboy SS23 Collection
Contrasting Artful Furniture Collections
NM3 Designs Fluro Furniture with a Bright Tonal Palette
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
90s-Inspired Vibrant Home Designs
Another Human Creates Vibrant Interiors fo the Holboro House
Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
The Elemental Wright Collection Highlights Organic Architecture
Curated Office Essentials Collections
Staples Canada Offers Office Essentials for Springtime
Chic Nautical-Inspired Apartments
TENKA ARKITEKTURA Designs a Stylish and Textured Apartment
Traditional Chinese-Inspired Wavy Furniture
Sun at Six Designs the New Dynamic Wave Collection
Modern Mobile Futuristic Homes
Nestron Presents its Range of Contemporary Tiny Homes
Versatile Modular Couches
The Transformer Couch 2.0 Adds Flexible Style to the Living Room
Eclectic Renovated Polish Apartments
Mistovia Renovates an Apartment in Warsaw, Poland
Brutalist Concrete Tower Apartments
Studio Noju Renovates the Torres Blancas Tower in Madrid
Dynamic Coffee Table Concepts
Miguel Pinheira Designs the Colorful Ryb Coffee Table Concept
Transparent Modern Auto Updates
The Renault Twingo Gets Another New Design Iteration
Vibrantly Bold Wallpaper Collections
Otto Studio and Zoe Schlacter Join Forces on a New Capsule
Artful Various Rug Collections
cc-tapis Presents a Range of New Rug Collections in Milan
Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs
Mason Studio Redesigned its Offices in Toronto
Modern Deco Office Designs
Reflect Architecture Designs the NewGen Office with Contemporary Detail
Modern Museum Versatile Cafes
Tate Modern Unveils a Corner Cafe Designed by Holland Harvey
Whimsical Kids Furniture Collections
Oeuf Presents the New Moss Collection of Modern Looks
Minimal Renovated Modern Townhomes
Also Office Joins Colony on the Bed-Stuy Townhouse
Modern-Tinged Traditional Furniture
Sonal Tuli Designs the New Jaipur Furniture Collection
Versatile Modern Furniture Series
Wittmann Presents a New VUELTA Modular Collection
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Topography-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the TOPOS Collection
Color-Changing Fall Fashion
Anrealage Unveils New Clothing Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Eco-Friendly Desk Stands
The 'HOMBI' is a Customizable Stand for Phones, Cards, and More
Color Block Table Accessories
Graf Lantz Debuted the new Jaunt Tabletop collection
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Nature-Inspired Collections
arcana Boasts a Series of Thoughtful Gifts for the Holidays
Mid-Century Chic Tile Collections
Alex Proba Presents the Aurora Collection of Tiles
Ultra-Playful Planner Designs
ban.do Embraces Springtime with Its New Offerings
Contemporary 1960s Italian Villas
The Twisted House Honors its Past with Modern Updates
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Artful Design Curation Capsules
Bentley Mills Designs the Modern Curator™ Collection No. 1
Sophisticated Workplace Furniture
Keilhauer Designs the Tailored Collection with the Help of EOOS
Playful Dynamic Furniture Capsule
Another Human Presents the New Galliforms Collection