Top 30 Modern Trends in May

From Minimally Modern Wall Clocks to Space-Saving Stylish Lamps

Many of the May 2021 modern trends work to accent interior design through stylish accessories. These accessories add character to the spaces within which they reside while boasting functional benefits that make practical differences.

One example, the Sydra wall clock by Industrial Craft, merges time-telling with an integrated calendar so as to promote productivity and maintain a tight schedule. For convenience's sake, the contemporary clock can be synched with multiple digital calendars.

Another example is the Halofalls water feature, which performs multiple functions. The water feature offers an air of relaxation and reflection within office spaces–home or otherwise–and doubles as a mood light and a Bluetooth speaker system. With home offices becoming the norm rather than the exception, these modern accessories bear valuable functionality while contributing to a contemporary esthetic.

SCORE
5.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 80%
Activity 83%
Freshness 10%
Record-Setting Image Exposures
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Record-Setting Image Exposures
Contactless Faucet Designs
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Contactless Faucet Designs
Space-Saving Stylish Lamps
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Space-Saving Stylish Lamps
Quick-Drying Outdoor Furniture
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Quick-Drying Outdoor Furniture
Customizable Marble Bathroom Fixtures
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Customizable Marble Bathroom Fixtures
Portable Tree Branch-Like Lamps
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Portable Tree Branch-Like Lamps
Elegant Wooden Pencil Holders
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Elegant Wooden Pencil Holders
High-Performance Polycarbonate Textiles
CATEGORY
Art & Design
High-Performance Polycarbonate Textiles
LED-Equipped Plant Mounts
CATEGORY
Art & Design
LED-Equipped Plant Mounts
Storage Tray Bedside Lamps
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Storage Tray Bedside Lamps
Nature-Inspired Color Collections
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Nature-Inspired Color Collections
Zen Reversible Paper Lanterns
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Zen Reversible Paper Lanterns
Energy-Saving Eco Skyscrapers
CATEGORY
Eco
Energy-Saving Eco Skyscrapers
Sturdy Sustainable Outdoor Furniture
CATEGORY
Eco
Sturdy Sustainable Outdoor Furniture
Stereographic Projection Candle Holders
CATEGORY
Eco
Stereographic Projection Candle Holders
Modern Modular Lighting Systems
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Modern Modular Lighting Systems
Artistic NYC Neighborhoods
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Artistic NYC Neighborhoods
Discarded Banana Fiber Illuminators
CATEGORY
Eco
Discarded Banana Fiber Illuminators
Minimally Modern Wall Clocks
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Minimally Modern Wall Clocks
Sustainable Modular Rugs
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Sustainable Modular Rugs
Outdoor Art Exhibits
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Outdoor Art Exhibits
Relaxing Desktop Water Features
CATEGORY
Tech
Relaxing Desktop Water Features
Literary Inspiration Flower Vases
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Literary Inspiration Flower Vases
Plant Growth-Optimizing Planters
CATEGORY
Tech
Plant Growth-Optimizing Planters
Modular Minimalist Space Dividers
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Modular Minimalist Space Dividers
Calendar-Integrated Wall Clocks
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Calendar-Integrated Wall Clocks
Intelligent Workstation Lights
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Intelligent Workstation Lights
Electric Fireplace Centerpieces
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Electric Fireplace Centerpieces
Mood Lighting Shower Heads
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Mood Lighting Shower Heads
Interactive Illusory Circle Lights
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Interactive Illusory Circle Lights

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