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Top 60 Modern Trends in December

From Abused Iconic Characters to Poetic Fireplaces

— December 9, 2014 — Art & Design
For this crop of December 2014 modern trends, there is a strong focus on artistic elements. Not only are artworks heavily featured throughout, even when it comes to contemporary furniture pieces, holiday decorations and the odd children's book, there is a lean towards the abstract and avant-garde. Perhaps this signifies a departure from clean and minimalist aesthetics often associated with modern ideas.

Although that might not be entirely the case, this collection of December 2014 modern trends sets the stage for something new and exciting. Rich colors and warm elements are a hallmark of the winter season, so there is that to consider as well when browsing through the December 2014 modern ideas. Not to mention that with art comes an expression of individuality.
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Vibrant Painted Advertisements
Vibrant Painted Advertisements
James Rieck Paints Figures from Advertisements
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Intricate Reflective Structures
Intricate Reflective Structures
'House of Mirrors' by NEON Sits on the Shore of Bondi Beach
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57
Melted Glass Portraits
Melted Glass Portraits
Loren Stump's Murrine Paintings Are Beautifully Complex
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56
Artistically Colorful Housewares
Artistically Colorful Housewares
Atelier by Dinosaur Designs Stylishly Brightens Up the Home
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55
Illustrative Musician Portraits
Illustrative Musician Portraits
Tuna Bora's Creates Dynamic Illustrations of Musicians
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54
Sleek Jersey Shore Structures
Sleek Jersey Shore Structures
Ambit Architecture's Love Shack is a Modern Beach House Concept
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53
Space Wallpaper Murals
Space Wallpaper Murals
These Massive NASA Murals Will Transform Any Space
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52
Multi-Person Rocking Chairs
Multi-Person Rocking Chairs
Wover The Woven Rocker Can Fit Up to 12 People at One Time
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51
Adventurous Children Books
Adventurous Children Books
63 Objects Taken From My Son’s Mouth Explores a Toddler's Diet
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50
Compact Foam Mattresses
Compact Foam Mattresses
The Casper Bed Fits in a Box for a Successful Direct-to-Customer Service
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49
Perforated Portrait Art
Perforated Portrait Art
Anne-Karin Furunes' Monochromatic Portraits Feature Thousands of Holes
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48
Smart Light Dimmers
Smart Light Dimmers
The Smart Booo Controls Acts as a Sort of Remote Control for Lamps
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47
Exotic Bird Paintings
Exotic Bird Paintings
Johanna Burai's Paintings Will Brighten Up Any Space
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46
Cloud-Simulating Installations
Cloud-Simulating Installations
This Tree-Top Installation Feels Like You're Inside of a Cloud
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45
Heartbreak Text Installations
Heartbreak Text Installations
Allison L. Wade's Exhibit Features Her Poignant Break Up Texts
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44
Stylishly Sturdy Seating
Stylishly Sturdy Seating
Form Us With Love Design a Chic and Simple Ikea Chair
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43
Bizarrely Sculptured Canines
Bizarrely Sculptured Canines
Wilfred Wood's Dogs are Weird But Wonderful
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42
Miniature Metropolis Gardens
Miniature Metropolis Gardens
The Pothole Gardener Spruces up London's Pockmarked Streets
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41
Colorful Smoke Photography
Colorful Smoke Photography
Filippo Minelli Captures Surreal Images that Focus on Silence & Shapes
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40
Poetically Modern Fireplaces
Poetically Modern Fireplaces
Big Flame by Acquefueco Takes on a Symbolic Silhouette
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39
Shooting Victim Posters
Shooting Victim Posters
Innocent Targets Reveals the Real Victims of Gun Violence
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38
Transformative Everday Photography
Transformative Everday Photography
Everyday by Eiko Ojala is a Project that Examines the Ordinary
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37
Hollywood Sequel Posters
Hollywood Sequel Posters
Jon Gibson's Sequel Posters Will Leave You Wondering
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36
Futuristic Pier Parks
Futuristic Pier Parks
Thomas Heatherwick Designs a Floating Landscape Above the Hudson River
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35
Artful Porcelain Busts
Artful Porcelain Busts
Ah Xian Has Created Painted Busts Using White Porcelain
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34
Streamlined Californian Residences
Streamlined Californian Residences
William Hefner's Trousdale Residence Embraces Minimalist Design
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33
Eccentric Celebrity Art
Eccentric Celebrity Art
James Franco Introduces His Fat Squirrel Art Exhibit
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32
Sculptural Book Busts
Sculptural Book Busts
Artist Long-bin Chen Creates Deceptive Carvings That Looks Like Stone
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Vibrant Wire Furniture
Vibrant Wire Furniture
Design Studio Bend Creates Colorful Pieces Perfect for Modern Homes
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30
Human-Animal Hybrids
Human-Animal Hybrids
Artist Crystal Morey Creates Gorgeously Meditative Sculptures
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29
Glass Cylinder Fireplaces
Glass Cylinder Fireplaces
Ponton by Wolf Udo Wagner is Clean and Contemporary for the Modern Home
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28
Elaborate Textile Collages
Elaborate Textile Collages
Sophie Standing Creates Vibrant Artworks Inspired by African Wildlife
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27
Schematic Skull Lamps
Schematic Skull Lamps
This Ornate Lighting Solution Provides an Eerie Yet Chic Ambiance
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26
Modular Layered Seating
Modular Layered Seating
Lounge of Layers by Katrin Greiling is Made for a Fairy Tale Princess
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25
Minimalist Pixel Furniture
Minimalist Pixel Furniture
Marco Ripa Designs "a Clothing Rack with Attitude"
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24
Elegantly Wiry Lamps
Elegantly Wiry Lamps
The Sketch Lighting Collection by Studio Beam is Colorfully Minimalist
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23
Eco Feline Homes
Eco Feline Homes
The Petbo Playhouses for Cats are Durable and Eco-Friendly
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22
Compressed Glass Installations
Compressed Glass Installations
The Tectonics of Transparency Sculpture Changes with the Viewer
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21
Psychedelic Artist Retreats
Psychedelic Artist Retreats
House That Sweaters Built by Kat O'Sullivan is a Crazy, Colorful Home
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20
Multi-Dimensional Paper Art
Multi-Dimensional Paper Art
Eiko Ojala's Paper Collages Showcase Depth and a Layering Effect
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19
Sea Creature Lighting
Sea Creature Lighting
The Fin Cloud Series by Studio Avni is an Ethereal Collection
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18
3D Faceted Mirrors
3D Faceted Mirrors
Joe Doucet Designs a Sculptural Looking Glass for New Perspectives
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17
Artsy Flooring Photoblogs
Artsy Flooring Photoblogs
The 'I Have This Thing With Floors' Instagram Inspires to Look Down
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16
Striped Chair Collections
Striped Chair Collections
Carl Hansen & Søn Celebrates the 100th Birthday of Hans J. Wegner
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15
Boxy Contemporary Villas
Boxy Contemporary Villas
Kiseleff 16 BY DOOI Studio is Full of Warmth and Art
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14
Modular Layered Tables
Modular Layered Tables
Hexa by Bernard Vuarnesson Can be Customized to Suit Different Needs
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13
Terrestrial-Like Planters
Terrestrial-Like Planters
The Monstera Pots Feature a Sleek yet Organic Design
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12
Autonomous Indoor Hammocks
Autonomous Indoor Hammocks
Dissidence by Laurent Corio Comes with Its Own Wooden Stand
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11
Cheeky Millennial Slogans
Cheeky Millennial Slogans
Adam Mars Bemoans Our Obsession with Social Media
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10
Dramatically Curvaceous Seating
Dramatically Curvaceous Seating
The M Lounge Chair by Velichko is Sculptural and Contemporary
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9
Contemporary Bonsai Planters
Contemporary Bonsai Planters
Kasokudo by Adrian Magu Boasts a Sleek and Sculptural Silhouette
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8
Modular Small-Scale Residences
Modular Small-Scale Residences
SsD Architecture's Songpa Micro-Housing Accommodates Life Changes
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Spiral 3D-Printed Vases
Spiral 3D-Printed Vases
This Fractal Geek Gift Was Made Using a Makerbot 3D Printer
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6
Abused Iconic Characters
Abused Iconic Characters
The No Violence Against Women Project is Followed by the 'Cowards' Series
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Distorted Drinking Ware
Distorted Drinking Ware
These Tipsy Melting Glasses Add a Post-Modern Touch to the Kitchen
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Portable Herb Planters
Portable Herb Planters
Nomad by The Garden Apartment Encourages Sustainable Kitchen Ingredients
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Sophisticated Kids Toys
Sophisticated Kids Toys
The Wood and Aluminum Connect Four Game is a Work of Art
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Contemporary Cat Beds
Contemporary Cat Beds
Lord Paw Designs Chic and Spherical Furniture for Feline Friends
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Humorously Disturbed Comics (UPDATE)
Humorously Disturbed Comics (UPDATE)
Joan Cornellà Has Mastered the Art of the Gruesome Comic
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