The October 2018 modern trend line-up highlights contemporary examples from the art world, as well as instances of ultra-minimalist and color-pop arrangements in interior design.
Jun Cha's hand-sculpted marble skulls, for example, are a modern crossover between art and home decor. The objects are made in extremely limited qualities and retail for $7,000 USD which definitely adds an exceptionally luxurious component to one's house.
Henning Stummel, on the other hand, is a London-based architect who puts emphasis on sustainability through his flat-pack furniture collection. The offerings present an eco-friendly option for consumers through a design that is modern and minimalist.
Finally, the October 2018 modern trend list highlights Guy van Leemput's beautiful and design-forward balloon-molded bowls which are a product that fuses artistic sensibility with homey functionality.
Top 75 Modern Trends in October
From Hand-Sculpted Marble Skulls to Ultra-Minimal Designer Desks:
Kalin Ned — Oct 28, 2018 — Art & Design
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Housing Crisis-Addressing Compact Units
Grimshaw's Prefab Homes are Affordable Housing Solutions
72
Elongated Seaside Vacation Homes
Ström Architects Designs a Glazed House for a Family of Five
71
Temporary Eco-Friendly Concept Stores
'Skandium Townhouse' Boasts Furniture by Montana & Skagerak
70
Artistically Colorful Desk Organizers
The Hero Organizer Adds a Stylish Twist to One's Desktop
69
Luxe Minimalist Kitchen Essentials
Snowe's Latest Collection is the Epitome of Refined Quality
68
Contemporary Slated Home Designs
Framestudio Creates the Opportunity for an At-Home Spa Day
67
Emerald Green Apartment Interiors
Atelier Sagitta's Design is Color-Rich, Bold and Assertive
66
Engaging Kaleidoscope Furniture Collections
IKEA's SJÄLVSTÄNDIG Line is Inspired by DIY Projects
65
Eco-Conscious Flat-Pack Furniture
Henning Stummel's Compact Furniture Collection is Sustainable
64
Malleable Orientation Lamps
The 'Enso' Light Can be Shifted for Different Lighting Effects
63
Bright Pastel Apartment Interiors
HAO Design's 'Starburst House' Boasts a Contemporary Aesthetic
62
Conceptualized Autonomous Vehicle Interiors
IKEA's Latest Project is Futuristic and Imaginative
61
Vegetative Residential Tower Designs
Safdie Architects' Building Boasts a "Hillside of Terraces"
60
Impressively Stacked Home Designs
This House by FreelandBuck Proves to Be Exceptionally Crafted
59
Sleek Baby Gear Collections
Milk & Honey Babies Offers a Variety of Elegant & Functional Styles
58
Reflective Art Studio Extensions
Chen + Suchart Studio Create a Glazed Extension for a Modern Home
57
French Contemporary Rustic Hotels
Be-poles' Design is Strongly Informed by Agriculture Traditions
56
3D-Printed Imaginative Rug Designs
These Design-Forward Rugs are Presented at 'Dutch Stuff'
55
Color-Changing Workspaces
This Modern Worspace Design Plays with Forms of Light, Shadow and Color
54
Celebrity-Owned Lifestyle Pop-Ups
Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Opened a UK Pop-Up Store
53
Low-Slung All-Black Homes
Deborah Berke Partners Designs an Elongated Contemporary House
52
Inventive Ziplock Bathtubs
This Flexible Bath Solves Three Major Problems Associated with Bathtubs
51
Commercial 3D-Printed Housing Projects
'Project Milestone' Will Be Available Through Vesteda
50
Design-Friendly Floral Shop Hybrids
PlantShed is a Luxe Boutique Destination for Your Plant Needs
49
Multifunctional Golden Cubic Buildings
Stefano Boeri Architetti Designs a Geometry-Inspired Facade
48
Multi-Purpose PIggy Banks
The Storage Box Series Conceals Loose Coins and Collects Assorted Items
47
Adorable Animal Home Decor
Studio Front Creates Cute and Modern Resting Animals for Vitra
46
Corrugated Metal Furniture Detailing
Beeline Design's 'Ridge Collection' is a Material Experiment
45
Ecologically Ethical Lifestyle Brands
Whimsy + Row's Approach to Business is Ultra-Sustainable
44
Facial Recognition Tech Installations
R Luke Dubois & Zach Lieberman's Piece is Somewhat Dystopian
43
Modernist Porcelain Home Decor
Sebastian Bergne and Tokyo Saikai Create a New Brand Called Ha'
42
Illuminating Sculptural Water Fountains
Michael Anastassiades References Classical Architecture
41
Ultra-Minimalist Contemporary Benches
Videre Licet's 'Offset Cube' is Incredibly Elegant & Chic
40
Elegant Sculptural Terrazzo Decor
Joyce Wang Studio's Collection Highlights Material Versatility
39
Load-Bearing End Tables
This Tubular Steel Table Provides a Flat Surface and Several Pegs As Hooks
38
Sleek Contemporary Hawaiian Hotels
OMFGCO Infuses the Laylow Hotel with a Mid-Century Aesthetic
37
Multisensory Shower Systems
The Dornbracht 'Aquamoon' Shower was Designed by Michael Neumayr
36
Modern Bright 19-Century Apartments
Hatchet Design Build's Townhouse Design is a Collaboration
35
Sleek High-Quality Bluetooth Speakers
Libratone's New Speaker Boasts a Design with a Zip
34
Ultra-Colorful Pastel Cafe Interiors
Appareil Architecture Arranges a Whimsical & Engaging Design
33
Balloon-Molded Bowls
Guy van Leemput Makes Delicate Ceramics Using Inflated Balloons as Bases
32
Convertible Portable Fans
This Portable Mini Fan is Compact and Adjustable for Convenient Cooling
31
Sculptural Concrete Faucet Designs
Brizo's 'Vettis Bath Collection' is Informed by Brutalism
30
Easy Replanter Pots
The Rem'Pot Makes Repotting Your Plants a Simple and Shovel-Free Exercise
29
Origami-Inspired Seating
The Exo Chair Mimics the Folding of Paper and the Rigidity of Sculpture
28
Eco-Friendly Bright Orange Homes
Chris Moore's Living Abode References Passivhaus Standards
27
Revamped Slinky Seating
The Renaissance Chair Harkens Back to an Ancient Roman Throne
26
Unsettling Small-Scale Sculptures
Qixuan Lim Presents Limbs and Organs as Food Creations
25
Contemporary Fishing Cabins
This Cottage Was Designed with Inspiration from Old Anglers' Shacks
24
Multi-Surface Tables
This Cocktails' Table Has Satellite Surfaces for a Party's Worth of Drinks
23
Dehumidifying Eco Showers
The Delta Shower Adapts to Different Spaces and Recycles Water Vapor
22
Hand-Sculpted Marble Skulls
Jun Cha Releases Beautifully Prepared Limited Edition Sculptures
21
Red-Accented Retro-Themed Diners
Sella Concept Creates a Laid-Back Atmosphere for Piraña
20
Vacuum-Sealed Sofas
This Collection of Compressed Furniture Makes Moving a Lighter Weight Effort
19
Customizable Handmade Crystal Mugs
Essarai Ceramics Produces Mugs That are Literal Works of Art
18
Earthly Contemporary Lighting Collection
Brave Matter Uses Himalayan Pink Salt as a Material
17
Urban Sterilizer Stations
The Lambda Makes Waterless Hand-Cleaning Possible in Public Places
16
Colorfully Disjointed Upcycled Sculptures
Lorenzo Vitturi Uses Furniture for Artistic Expression
15
Stylish Marble Travel Mugs
C Rose Pottery Focuses on Minimalism and Delicately Intricate Pattering
14
Psychologically Charged Grayscale Paintings
Tomoo Gokita's Exhibit at Blum & Poe is Expressive
13
Sculptural Warehouse-Style Art Schools
Franklin Azzi Architecture Works on an Art School in France
12
Mixed-Media Abstract Sculpture Installations
Rebecca Ackroyd's Work Boldly Challenges Form & Space
11
Deconstructed Functional Wardrobe Designs
Baohan Jiang Experiments with Perceptions of Time & Form
10
Engaging Impressionist Home Interiors
Brani & Desi's Approach to Design is Ultra-Colorful & Busy
9
3D-Printed Designer Figurines
Pinar Yoldas Draws Inspiration from Greek Gods and Goddesses
8
Season-Informed Still Life Photoshoots
Melanie Abrantes Debuts Her Line in a Beautiful Setting
7
Perfectly Proportional Purifiers
This Air Manager Was Designed with the Golden Ratio In Mind
6
Robust Industrial-Style Gallery Spaces
Assemble Converts a Public Swimming Pool into a Big Gallery
5
Roundabout Wall Clocks
This Inverted Clock Features Hands That Rotate From Behind the Face
4
Expansive Bean Bag Installations
"Chubby Cloud" Lets Visitors Experience Fashion in a New Way
3
2-in-1 Cold Brew Makers
Gravity 2-in-1 Cold Brew Coffee System is Simple to Use & Easy to Clean
2
Extra Pointy Metal Roofs
The Princeton Transit Hall Sports an Angular Roof by Studio Rick Joy
1
Blockchain-Based Art Registries
The Blockchain Art Collective Assigns Artworks Secure Identities
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Chromatic Emotional Home Decor
The 3form 2025 Color Collection Puts Emotional Hues in Focus
Ultra-Chic Sculptural Lighting Designs
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Textile-Topped Table Design
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Unexpected Boundary-Pushing Chairs
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Dynamic Sculptural Tables
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Textured Modern Furniture Lines
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Stylish Retro Lamp Designs
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Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture
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Revived Pattern Furniture Collection
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Danish Furniture Design Exhibitions
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Icon Revival Collections
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Expansive Modern Furniture Series
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1980s Corporate-Inspired Collections
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Adaptive Marble Lamps
The EMIT Marble Lamp Rises for Work and Glows Green When Tasks are Finished
Modernist Home Renovations
The Bauhaus Budapest Apartment Receives a Contemporary Refresh
Whimsy Art Exhibitions
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Ultra-Colorful Table Designs
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Sculptural Porcelain Lamps
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Sleek Minimal Vertical Lamps
Sancho Martin Designs the Mute Lamp with a Thin Structure
Retro-Modern Dining Room Furniture
The Patricia Urquiola x Andreu World Bolete Collection is Chic
Mineral-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zachary A. Embraces Subtle Minimalism with Renegade Neutrals
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The Pure Exhibition Reimagines Workshop Artistry with Plasterglass
Minimal Sculptural Interiors
The Edge of Calm Villa Reshapes a Dubai Residence with Restraint
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MIOS 3D-Printed Ceramic Lamps Merge Digital Craft & Material Tradition
Ceramic Modern Houses
The Hillsborough Residence Blends Modern Design with Sculptural Ceramics
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Devin Wilde Designs the History-Honoring Series No. II
Wood-Printed Furniture Ranges
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Glass Geometry Furniture
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Michael Jantzen Designs the Moving Furniture Series
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