Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Luxe
Minimalism
Marble and brass combine to create a quietly glamorous aesthetic.
4.6
Trend score
Trend
What is the Luxe Minimalism trend?
Luxe Minimalism: Transitioning away from the simplistic black and white interpretation of minimalism, marbled surfaces alongside brass accents are infusing modern design with touches of glamor. Maintaining the clean and effortless feel the modern minimalist aspires to, marble patterns create dynamic texture for the eye to travel along, while notes of brass and copper incorporate a sense of richness, mirroring the rose gold hue prevalent within the fashion industry. This up-leveled aesthetic predicates new shifts within the minimalist movement.
Trend themes
Themes within the Luxe Minimalism trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Marble and Brass Accents
The combination of marble and brass or copper accents is becoming more prevalent in minimalist design.
02
DIY Luxury
DIY projects that allow individuals to create high-end, luxury products at a lower cost are becoming more popular.
03
Analog Technology
Using analog technology, such as marble mazes on gaming consoles, is becoming a popular way to create unique, non-traditional products.
Industry implications
What the Luxe Minimalism trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Interior Design
Interior designers can take advantage of the trend of marble and brass accents to create sleek, luxurious spaces.
For
Fashion Accessories
Fashion accessory brands can incorporate marble and brass accents into their designs to add a touch of glamour to their products.
For
DIY/Home Crafting
DIY and crafting industries can cater to the trend of DIY luxury by offering products and services that allow individuals to create high-end products at a lower cost.
Workshop question
In what ways could you add complexity to your brand without muddying the core message or aesthetic?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Luxe Minimalism
Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 55%, activity 76%, freshness 8%.
Popularity55%
Activity76%
Freshness8%
Audience
10%Men
90%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Evidence
Examples of the Luxe Minimalism trend
8 featured examples from Mar 5, 2015 to Jul 17, 2018CategoryFashion
Art Deco Marble Accessories
Etsy's Marble Costume Jewelry Marries Vintage and Modern Elements
The rise of Art Deco-inspired costume jewelry gives fashion jewelry companies a chance to tap into the growing market of individuals seeking unique and vintage-inspired accessorie…
CategoryArt & Design
Seeping Marble Tables
This Contemporary Coffee Table Portrays an Avant-Garde Design
The furniture industry can adopt avant-garde designs and explore new material combinations to create disruptive and visually appealing products.
CategoryArt & Design
DIY Luxury Notebooks
This Artist Uses Copper Accents to Decorate Notebooks
Disruptive opportunities for artists and crafters to offer custom luxury notebook designs.
CategoryTech
Multicolor Marble Headphones
The Casetify Marble Earbuds with Microphone are Noise-Cancelling
Integrating high-end materials and a focus on design into audio accessories to serve a more discerning consumer electronics market
CategoryArt & Design
Decorative Concrete Popsicles
These Ice Pop Accessories Feature a Marble and Gold Leaf Aesthetic
Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry by introducing unique and unconventional decorative pieces made from unexpected materials.
CategoryArt & Design
Handcrafted Marble Desk Accessories
The Peca Santa Clara Collection is Made of Marble and Copper
Opportunity for the home decor industry to explore and expand their product offerings with handcrafted desk accessories.
CategoryLife-Stages
Analog Marble Gaming Consoles
The 'A Maze' Game Console Has a Stylish and Antiquated Design
Developing and manufacturing innovative gaming consoles with analog gameplay for retro gaming enthusiasts.
CategoryArt & Design
Marble-Covered Exhibition Spaces
'PETRA. The Stone Atelier' Boasts Stones from All Over the World
The architecture and design industry can incorporate marble and explore the concept of multi-use exhibition centers to create visually stunning and versatile spaces.
