# Minimalist Homeware Collections The 'Subtle Dwelling' Collection Prioritizes Simplicity of Form By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-homeware-collection References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/08/23/ferm-living-autumn-winter-2016-design-collection-furniture-homeware-northmodern/) & [fermliving](http://www.fermliving.com/webshop/shop/news-living-aw16.aspx) Danish design company [Ferm Living's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-blue-vase) latest homeware collection is part of a growing movement in favor of subtle and understated design, eschewing the gaudy and oversized homeware design schemes of prior decades. Aptly dubbed 'Subtle Dwelling, this homeware collection shows a great sensitivity of the designers to the impact of texture and color contrasts on the look of a home. The collection includes tabletop and chair collections that feature [simple lines and functional shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pawson-and-herman-miller), and stand out due to simplistic beauty rather than over-the-top design cues. Some of the highlights include the metal-textured Haze cabinet and the [modular Collect lamp system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratio-series). Ultimately, the Subtle Dwelling homeware collection focuses on intelligent use of simple shapes and primary colors, and speaks to the power of understated design to lend character to any home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Subtle Design:** Creating homeware collections that prioritize subtle and understated design. - **Texture and Color Contrast:** Emphasizing the impact of texture and color contrasts in homeware collections. - **Intelligent Use of Simple Shapes:** Utilizing simple shapes to create visually appealing homeware collections. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Exploring how the home decor industry can embrace subtle and understated design trends. - **Furniture:** Introducing furniture collections that focus on texture and color contrasts. - **Lighting:** Developing lighting systems that incorporate intelligent use of simple shapes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Meaningful Living Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meaningful-living.md) - [Simplistic Line-Formed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-furniture.md) - [Slow Living Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livom.md) - [Calm-Centric Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/news-collection.md) - [Wood-Centric Simple Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-collection.md) - [Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-homeware.md) - [Understated Elegant Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woud.md) - [Minimalist Bedroom Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pawson-x-tekla.md) - [Ultra-Elegant Timeless Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-furniture2.md)