Top 65 Modern Trends in June

From Conceptual Boulder Installations to Modular Furniture Lines

— July 2, 2016 — Art & Design
These June 2016 modern trends range from abstract laser clocks to pyramid-themed museum extensions. For centuries, architects have married contemporary and historical elements to create more striking structures, a theme prevalent in this month's most notable building projects. While the Tate Modern Art Gallery's latest extension -- titled 'The Switch House' -- embodies eye-catching and mathematical details, Kavellaris Urban Design's 'Spectrum Apartments' illustrates the visual power of primary colors.

In addition to the month's most notable architectural innovations, these June 2016 modern trends also include interior products like multi-combination wall panels, aeroponic wall gardens and shifting furniture collections that encourage creativity and customization.

Additional standouts include conceptual art examples that push visual boundaries while blurring a viewers perception. Notables range from realistic meat sculptures to outdoor boulder replicas that are painted in a psychedelic and highlighter-hued palette.
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Programmable Light Platforms
Programmable Light Platforms
Plum Lightpad Lets Users Digitally Control the Lighting in Their Home
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Touchscreen Mirrors
Touchscreen Mirrors
This Unnamed Mirror Has Many of the Same Functions as a Smartphone
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Technicolor Apartment Buildings
Technicolor Apartment Buildings
This Colorful Apartment Residence Vibrantly Stands Out
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Pyramid Museum Extensions
Pyramid Museum Extensions
The Switch House is an Addition to the Tate Modern Art Gallery
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Technicolor Boulder Towers
Technicolor Boulder Towers
The 'Seven Magic Mountains' Brings Man-Made Mountains to the Dessert
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Health-Encouraging Transprent Kitchens
Health-Encouraging Transprent Kitchens
MVRDV's Infinity Kitchenette Clear Design Displays Food
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Marble Drapery Sinks
Marble Drapery Sinks
The 'Nami' Bathroom Washbasin is Carved Yet Draws Inspiration from Fabric
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Subterranean Wine Schools
Subterranean Wine Schools
The Cehegín Wine School Was Designed by INMAT Arquitectura
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Cleaning Product Art Compositions
Cleaning Product Art Compositions
These Still Life Compositions Redefine Cleaning Sponges
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Concentric Circle Lights
Concentric Circle Lights
The Marset 'Concentric' Lamps Feature a Hypnotic Aesthetic
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Toaster-Inspired Lights
Toaster-Inspired Lights
The 'Bread Lamp' Features Modular LED Slabs That Resemble a Loaf of Bread
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Integrated Elephant Artwork
Integrated Elephant Artwork
Graffiti Artist 'Falko One' Uses Locations to Customize His Art
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Castle-Inspired Steel Fire Pits
Castle-Inspired Steel Fire Pits
The decorpro Ion Fire Pit is Finished with Automotive-Grade Paint
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Sink-Integrated Bathtubs
Sink-Integrated Bathtubs
The MANHATTAN Tub Combines Two Bathroom Appliances into One
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Butcher-Inspired Sculptures
Butcher-Inspired Sculptures
Hanan Alkouh's Meat Art is a Commentary on Wasteful Consumption
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Modernized Vintage Jukeboxes
Modernized Vintage Jukeboxes
The Secret Seeburg is a Jukebox That Mixes Retro and Modern Tech
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Hand-Blown Abstract Vases
Hand-Blown Abstract Vases
These Abstract Vases Look Like They are Melting into Wedges of Stone
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Parallel Construction Concepts
Parallel Construction Concepts
The Parallel Construction of This Home Gives It a Distinct Look
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High-Tech Architecture Exhibitions
High-Tech Architecture Exhibitions
This Exhibit Explores the Future of Architecture and Technology
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Armadillo-Inspired Outdoor Chairs
Armadillo-Inspired Outdoor Chairs
The Armadillo Swinging Garden Chair Provides Tranquil Relaxation
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Vertical Takeoff Supersonic Jets
Vertical Takeoff Supersonic Jets
The 'FF' Flash Falcon Airplane Design is Speedy and Stealth
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Floating Compartment Shelves
Floating Compartment Shelves
The DPI Wall Containers Provide Hidden Storage that Doubles as Art
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Shower-Friendly Speakers
Shower-Friendly Speakers
This Bluetooth Waterproof Speaker Lets You Answer Calls While Bathing
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Shifting Furniture Collections
Shifting Furniture Collections
Ian Stell's Modern Furniture Pieces Expand and Contract in Shape
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Converted Post Office Hotels
Converted Post Office Hotels
The 11 Howard Hotel in NYC Was Designed by Beyer Blinder Belle
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Knife-Storing Boards
Knife-Storing Boards
The Chop Cutting Board Conceals Kitchen Knives Inside for Easy Clean-Up
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Smart Ceiling Fans
Smart Ceiling Fans
Haiku's H Series Ceiling Fan Can Be Controlled by a Smartphone
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Modular Sustainable Homes
Modular Sustainable Homes
Finch Buildings Designs Homes Intended to Leave Zero Carbon Footprint
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Modern Reflective Glass Decor
Modern Reflective Glass Decor
Verreum Creates Reflective Objects Using a Silvering Technique
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Personal Vertical Jets
Personal Vertical Jets
The Conceptual VTOL Aircraft by Lilium Aviation are Designed for Commuting
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Shape-Shifting Desks
Shape-Shifting Desks
The RollBottom Features a Mutable Design that Converts into a Chair
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Integrated Dishware Tables
Integrated Dishware Tables
The 'TableSet' by FIT R&D Features Ceramic Plates as the Table Surface
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Automated Spring Water Purifiers
Automated Spring Water Purifiers
The Super-S Purifier Replicates Fresh Mountain Water for the Home
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Multi-Combination Wall Tiles
Multi-Combination Wall Tiles
The 'AURORA' Wall Pattern Tile Can be Oriented in Many Different Ways
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Curtain-Inspired Range Hoods
Curtain-Inspired Range Hoods
The Sipario Cooker Hood Saves Space and Adds a Flowing Aesthetic
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Modern Wooden Animal Sculptures
Modern Wooden Animal Sculptures
These Wooden Animal Sculptures Include Every Intricate Detail
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Reinterpreted Logo Art
Reinterpreted Logo Art
These Artists Created Their Own Interpretations of the New Instagram Logo
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Standing Pool Sculptures
Standing Pool Sculptures
This Van Gogh-Inspired Sculpture Looks Like It is Defying Gravity
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Design Blogger Sofas
Design Blogger Sofas
The Interior Design Maxwell Sofa Furniture Design is Comfortably Modern
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Meshed Algorithm Mirrors
Meshed Algorithm Mirrors
Zhoujie Zhang's Distorted Mirror is Designed Using Digital Processes
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Abstract Laser Clocks
Abstract Laser Clocks
The Trace Clock Also Functions as an Artistic Statement
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Cinematic Boutique Hotels
Cinematic Boutique Hotels
The Hotel Andre Latin in Paris is Inspired by the Belle Epoque Era
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Outdoor Designer BBQ Tables
Outdoor Designer BBQ Tables
The Cesarré 'Riga' Barbecue Table Makes Outdoor Grilling More Chic
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Multifunctional Kitchen Islands
Multifunctional Kitchen Islands
The 'Tempo' Kitchen Prep Station Works as an Island or a Built-in
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Dorm-Inspired Dwellings
Dorm-Inspired Dwellings
The Collective Old Oak London Residence will Provide a Co-Living Option
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Aluminum Cafe Pop-Ups
Aluminum Cafe Pop-Ups
The Hands & Heart Cafe is Located Inside Bangkok's Freitag Pop-Up
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Industrial Foam Furniture
Industrial Foam Furniture
The Design of 'Softie Wanted' Celebrates Foam Fabrication
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Moss-Covered Espresso Bars
Moss-Covered Espresso Bars
Sydney's Elevation Cafe is a Charming Coffee Experience
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Otherworldly Bonsai Sculptures
Otherworldly Bonsai Sculptures
This Bonsai Art Series Imagines Alien-Like Species and Planters
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Drone Photography Series
Drone Photography Series
Dirk Dallas Travels and Captures Beautiful Photos with Drones
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Meditative Gradient Clocks
Meditative Gradient Clocks
This Artistic Clock Was Designed to Allow Reflection on the Big Picture
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Repurposed Slat Shelving
Repurposed Slat Shelving
This Interior Designer Creates a New Purpose for IKEA Bed Slats
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Wooden Taxidermy Trophies
Wooden Taxidermy Trophies
The Traverse 'POLIGON' Animal Trophies are Geometrically Modern
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Aeroponic Wall Gardens
Aeroponic Wall Gardens
The Wall Garden Can Grow and Water Vegetables, Flowers and Herbs
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Minimalist Geometric Lamps
Minimalist Geometric Lamps
These Minimalist Lamps Can Give Any Room a Sophisticated Look
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Astronomical Clock Designs
Astronomical Clock Designs
The Cosmos Clock Combines Mood Lighting with an Unusual Time Concept
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Digital Landscape Art Exhibits
Digital Landscape Art Exhibits
Yorgo Alexopoulos Uses Digital Art to Represent the Natural World
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Steam-Based Bread Ovens
Steam-Based Bread Ovens
This Portable Oven Uses Steam to Bake Bakery Quality Breads
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Curled Ceiling Lighting
Curled Ceiling Lighting
The Spiral Lamp Collection by Andrii Kovalskyi Features Coiled Designs
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Undulating Utensil Holders
Undulating Utensil Holders
This Sculptural Pen Organizer is a Pleasing Way to Keep a Desk Tidy
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Multifunctional Attic Apartments
Multifunctional Attic Apartments
This Cozy Micro-Apartment Attic Uses Space Efficiently
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Ping Pong Conference Tables
Ping Pong Conference Tables
The Woolsey Ping Pong Adjustable Table is for Business and Pleasure
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Playful Networking Offices
Playful Networking Offices
Omaha's LinkedIn Headquarters Supports Creativity and Exchange of Ideas
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Pop-Up Shipping Container Malls
Pop-Up Shipping Container Malls
The Common Ground Mall is Made Up of Multiple Shipping Containers
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Melting Mercury Tables
Melting Mercury Tables
Rado Kirov Uses Stainless Steel to Create Modern Tables that Mimic Movement
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