These September 2016 modern trends range from oceanic audiovisual exhibits to orb-shaped lamps that are designed to resemble real moonlight. When it comes to the month's most impressive furnishings, examples like avian-themed armchairs and perception-blurring shelves are some of the most notable.
Other home decor standouts include functional match holders and contemporary herb grinders that are a revamped take on classic mortal and pestle kitchen tools. Additionally, visual art examples like paper-made flower murals, hazy beach scenes and folded landscape paintings also present a modern translation of classic portraiture methods.
Some other September 2016 modern trends include unique museum exhibits that range from immersive and sensory installations to teddy bear gallery shows that pay homage to the iconic childhood toy.
Top 40 Modern Trends in September
From Oceanic Audiovisual Exhibits to Real-Time Moon Lighting:
Jana Pijak — Sep 24, 2016 — Art & Design
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Sensual Tattoo Designs
'Silly Jane' Creates Tattoos That Celebrate Human Sexuality
39
Folded Landscape Photography
These Manipulated Landscapes Look Like Windows Into Another World
38
Floating Modern Homes
This Contemporary Home Was Designed for Lovers of Boating
37
Lifelike Chain Sculptures
Young Deok Seo's Stunning Artwork Speaks to the Human Condition
36
Heart-Inspired Art Installations
This Prismatic Art Piece is a Reflection of Love and the Heart
35
Technology-Upcycling Projects
This Company Released New Designs for Its Annual Recycling Project
34
Interactive Koi Ponds
This Digital Pond Features Dancing Fish Interacting with People's Movements
33
Illusory Wire Shelves
The 'Field' Bracket by Dmitry Kozinenko Uses Cables to Hold Objects
32
Morphing Flower Installations
teamLab's 'Transcending Boundaries' Projects Flowers on People
31
Abstract Beach Saunas
This Futuristic Wooden Sauna Gives Patrons Views of the Ocean
30
Vibrant Aquatic Portraiture
Marta Bevacqua Showcases Sensual Subjects in Poetic and Colorful Water
29
Olympic Waterfall Installations
Mariko Mori Placed a Large Ring Above a Waterfall to Signify Unity
28
Touch-Controlled Climate Sinks
JOEYFORLIFE's D-Touch Faucet Uses Gestures to Select Temperature
27
Floating Kitchen Installations
This Art Installation is Built Upon Pots and Plates
26
Slouching Ceiling Lights
These Warped Lamps Illuminate Rooms with Playful, Casual Elegance
25
Modern Herb Grinders
This Mortar and Pestle Set Was Made Through 3D-Printing
24
Hazy Beach Paintings
Philip Barlow Captures the Beauty of the Unknown with His Blurry Artwork
23
Home Notification Systems
These Small Devices are Placed Around the Home for Automation
22
Monstrous Museum Exhibitions
LACMA Hosts an Eerie Exhibit of Guillermo del Toro's Creative Process
21
Quote-Inspired Pictograms
'Pictoquotes' Illustrates Famous Proverbs and Quotes
20
Childhood Fear Photography
These Photographs Represent a Child's Wild Imagination at Night
19
Paper Flower Murals
Mira Rusnak Creates Realistic Flower Murals Out of Paper
18
Colorful Avian Armchairs
The Quetzal is a Wingback Chair in an Atypically Conceptual Sense
17
Limited-Edition Artful Umbrellas
These Artistic Umbrellas Were Designed by Popular Artists
16
Golden Mall Installations
Hong Kong's K11 Features Inflatable 'Golden Bubbles' Across the Mall
15
Alliance-Representing Floral Mosaics
This Large Art Piece Sits in the Grand Place in Brussels
14
Earthquake Memorial Museums
This Landscape Museum Mimics the Wenchuan Earthquake Fault Lines
13
Glitch-Inspired Rugs
Inigo Elizalde Rugs' Modern Rug Designs Were Inspired by a System Error
12
Scaled Traditional Rugs
The Scales Rug Offers a Unique Twist on Traditional Carpeting
11
Painted Musical Instruments
An Artist Creates Intricate Artwork on Top of Old Instruments
10
Smart Home Wi-Fi Controls
Logitech 'Pop Home Switch' Manages Smart Home Products with a Few Taps
9
Projection-Mapped Flower Installations
Flowers by Naked: Paradiso Puts Digital Flowers on Display
8
Intuitive Smart Faucets
The Solna SmartTouch Seamlessly Turns On and Off By Sensing Gestures
7
Compact Compression Scissors
The Cizorz Can Be Stored as a Slender Knife When Not in Use
6
Functional Match Holders
This Home Decor Item Makes for Easier Access to Matches
5
Real-Time Moon Lighting
This Lamp Reflects the Phases of the Moon as They Progress
4
Giant Squid Art Installations
'Vernie' is an Interactive Squid Art Piece Focused on Audio & Sound
3
Teddy Bear Exhibitions
'The Keeper' Exhibition Features 3,000 People Posing with Their Teddy Bears
2
Oceanic Audiovisual Exhibits
The Interactive 'My Whale' Art Installation Mimics Whale Sounds
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Sculpture-Based Artistic Videos
This Kintetic Art Piece Conceptualizes Misheard Moments in 3D
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Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections
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Immersive Living Room Concepts
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Modern Marble Waste Lamps
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Retail Furniture Market Expansions
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Seashell-Inspired Chair Designs
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Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes
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Historic Fashion Try-Ons
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Next-Generation TV Models
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Geometric Industrial Desktop Lamps
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Incredibly Modern Residence Interiors
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Calming Orb Lamps
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Texture-Highlighting Design Exhibitions
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Re-Imagined Furniture Identities
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Oblong Color-Blocked Furniture
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Playful Furniture Exhibits
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Retro-Themed Metallic Homeware
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Illuminating Home Display Pedestals
The 'Welcome' Decor Piece Stylishly Puts Items on Display
Optical-Illusion Home Decor Collections
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Cosmic-Inspired Lamp Collections
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Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
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Dynamic Lighting-Equipped Fridges
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Caged Luxury Homeware Collections
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Award-Winning Colorful Lights
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Intentionally Dented Luggage Designs
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Opulent Outdoor Lamp Designs
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Automotive Brand Decor Collections
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Minimalist Monochromatic Desk Designs
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Space-Themed Home Decor Collection
IKEA Introduces its new Cosmic AFTONSPARV Collection
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
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Jewelry-Holding Flower Vases
The Mirror Vase Stand Has a Minimalist Yet Multifunctional Form
Ribbed Tubular Table Lamps
The 'Stella' Desk Lamp Diffused Light Through an Acrylic Shade
Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
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Culture-Inspired Tableware Collections
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Acrylic Multicolor Tables
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Intergalactic-Inspired Lifestyle Products
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Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows
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Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
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Otherworldly Lighting Fixture Designs
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Productive Mood Lighting Designs
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Expansive Motion-Inspired Furniture Series
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Travel Trunk-Inspired Shelves
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Hanging Lantern-Like Table Lamps
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Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
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Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
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Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
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Pop Art-Inspired Bright Furniture
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Colorful Decor Design Expansions
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