These August 2023 modern trends aim to reshape both consumer experiences and business landscapes. Ranging from sunshine-inspired candles to vertical co-living neighborhoods, these trends seamlessly blend aesthetics with practicality.
Community-driven retail stores and design collectives are some of the month's most notable examples, meeting evolving consumer desires for authenticity and engagement. They are also a response to an oversaturated market of mass-produced goods. Moreover, recycled material lighting and efficient composting systems exemplify sustainability, aligning with consumers' evolving preference for eco-conscious offerings.
With consumers demanding sustainable and accessible luxury, these trends prioritize beauty and aesthetics while considering environmental impact. They offer a response to the growing demand for responsible yet luxurious choices, underscoring a dynamic shift in modern lifestyles and spending habits.
Top 70 Modern Trends in August
From Community-Driven Retail Stores to Updated Art Deco Hotels:
Jana Pijak — Aug 26, 2023 — Art & Design
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Space-Saving Foldable Desks
Friday Furniture's Clamshell Desk Has an Appealing Design
69
Contemporary Guitar Stores
Klein Dytham Architecture Designs Fender's Tokyo Flagship Store
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Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
67
Futuristic Five-in-One Speakers
Sound Stack is the Epitome of a Multi-Functional Bluetooth Speaker
66
House Party Furniture
LG & KOREA DESIGN MEMBERSHIP PLUS Debut a Multi-Functional Furniture Piece
65
Cooling Igloo-Shaped Dog Houses
Seungmean Lee Designs a Cooling Dog House for the Summer Months
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Efficient Composting Systems
Homepost Emphasizes Sustainability, Both in Design and Purpose
63
Playful Contemporary Offices
Studio ANTIPOD's Tenderly Office Boasts Japanese Design Accents
62
Chic Treehouse-Style Hotels
Studio Sax Designs the Suitree Experience Hotel in Costa Rica
61
Ultra-Organized Work Desks
Hessa Alduraibi Designs a Desk for Students and Remote Workers
60
Community-Driven Retail Stores
Stone Island's Munich Store Emphasizes the Importance of Community
59
People-Pleasing Office Furniture
Form Us with Love's Cubicle System is Minimalist and Interesting
58
Fashionable Portable Speakers
The Nothing Sound is a Portable Speaker Concept by Hao Ping Chang
57
Iconic Furniture Releases
Fasetti is Reimagining Olof Ottelin's Jumbo Lounge Chair
56
Modern Compact A-Frame Houses
Linda Cedar Homes Boast Easy-to-Build and Affordable A-Frame Houses
55
Sliding Microwave Designs
The NEVO Microwave Oven is Unique and Innovative
54
Plant-Based Table Lamps
Craighill and Gantri Release a Minimalist Plant-Based Lamp
53
Ultra-Modern Sliding Faucets
The 'Desliz' Faucet by Apia Hu Has a Control Dial in the Base
52
Innovative Circular Acoustic Materials
Impact Acoustic Recently Announced ARCHISONIC® Cotton
51
Otherworldly 3D-Printed Runners
Matthew Blunt's EXPLR 02 are Visually Stunning
50
Chic Comfortable Furnishings
Herman Miller Teams Up with Gabriel Tan on a Pair of New Designs
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Contemporary Hawaiian Beachfront Houses
Olson Kundig Architects Designs the Hale Napo'o Home
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Ultra-Slick Modern Apartment Interiors
Note Design Studio Works on the Cloudy Outlines Project
47
Traditional Tower-Inspired Lamps
The 'Pagoda Lamp' Takes After Pagodas for a Thoughtful Form
46
Recycled Material Pendant Lights
These ZBOZHZHA Pendant Lights are Made with Cardboard and Paper
45
Modular Flat-Pack Side Tables
SUNRIU Design's Tai Side Table is Sustainability-Conscious
44
Funky Colorful Storage Units
Pavel Vetrov's Funky Storage Units Capture Attention
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Commemorative Art Installations
npz studio+ Was Commissioned to Create the Fabric of Bell
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Contemporary Extravagant Houses
Wittehaus Unveils the Gerendák Residence in North Carolina
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Intertwined Marble-Made Calendars
The 'Noova' Calendar Has an Intricate Yet Functional Design
40
Restored Art Deco Hotels
Fettle Renovates the Aesthetically Pleasing The Georgian Hotel
39
Chic Middle-Eastern Restaurants
Fares Kargar Taps Archie Bolden for Delbar Alpharetta's Interior
38
Innovative Track Lighting Lines
Juniper "Introduces a New Era of Track Lighting" with MULTIVERSE®
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Stunning Origami Portraits
João Charrua's Creations are Intricate and Eye-Catching
36
Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings
Akio Isshiki Architect Overhauls an Old Wooden Building
35
Hempcrete-Accented Patchwork Facades
Cathie Curran Designs the Hempcrete Mewshouse
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Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes
Design Theory Updates a House from the 1960s
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Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs
Photon Studio's Designs the Box in the Box Apartment
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Refined Terry Bath Towels
Cozy Earth Recently Released the Ribbed Terry Bath Towel
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Stunningly Whimsical Playgrounds
XISUI Design Draws Inspiration from Natural Forms Such as Caves
30
Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections
FURN OBJECTS Designs a Cushy Lounge Chair and Pouf Set
29
Incredibly Elegant Chess Designs
Louis Berger's Elevated Chess Set is Minimal and Eye-Catching
28
Whimsical Family Home Renovations
2LG Studio Utilizes a Pastel Color Palette for This London Home
27
Metal-Inspired Homeware Capsules
KUTARQ Studio Unveils the GVPO Lighting & FOLIO Furniture Series
26
Vibrant Museum Foyer Renovations
Studio Besau-Marguerre Transfroms Mk&g's Foyer
25
Textured Contemporary Convents
Mixtura Designs the Convent of the Franciscan Fraternity of Bethany
24
Gender-Neutral Candle Collaborations
Aerangis & Non Gender Specific Release the FLOOID HOM Candle
23
Delightful Smart Messaging Systems
Vestaboard is Aesthetically Pleasing and Nostalgic
22
Stylish Executive Chairs
The Summa x Maribo Executive Chair by Humanscale is Luxurious
21
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
20
Farm-Inspired Guest Houses
Kaja Kühl Designs Two Guest Houses in Upstate New York
19
Chic Modern-Industrial Buildings
YN Studio Designs a Slick Facade in Gillett Square
18
Mycelium-Derived Fire-Proof Materials
RMIY University Research are Testing Mycelium Sheets
17
Monolithic Housing Blocks
Coyote Arquitectura's Red Housing Block is Visually Interesting
16
Multi-Functional Heating Fans
Peli 00 Revolutionizes Heater Design with the OCIDIN Heating Fan
15
Repurposed Brick Public Furniture
Akasaki Vanhuyse's FLOAT Bench is Intriguing & Eco-Friendly
14
Monolithic Concrete-Clad Pavilions
Alberto Campo Baeza Collaborated with Miguel Quismondo
13
Sustainable Candle Brands
Apollo Candles Prides Itself on Sustainability and Multi-Functionality
12
Moon-Inspired Column Lights
Olivier Vitry’s MOONLIGHT Collection Adds a Dose of Texture
11
Ashtray-Integrated Side Tables
Houseplant's Side Table Ashtray is a Smoker-Friendly Homeware Piece
10
Exquisite Textured Rug Designs
Jose a Gandía-Blasco Canale Designs the Chimos Rug for Gan
9
Designer-Artist Exploration Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts an Exhibit
8
Stars-Inspired Elliptical Planetariums
Snøhetta Designs a Modern Planetarium Design in France
7
Miniature Clothing Dryers
The BINY Dryer from Home Cera is Compact and Energy-Efficient
6
Laser-Cut Urban Artistry
Hubert Roguski Unveils Metropolis, an Exhibition of Laser-Cut City Maps
5
Historic Giftable Homewares
Verve Culture is a Women-Run Business with Stunning Glassware
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Stunning Sustainable Pottery Designs
Apapacho World Embraces Traditional Hand-building Techniques
3
Film-Inspired Bowling Alleys
Eastside Bowl is a State-of-the-Art Bowling Alley
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Compact 5-in-1 Ovens
The Taste Plus is a Compact Dutch Oven for Cooking Efficiency
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Vintage Graphics-Inspired Tile Collections
Patricia Urquiola's Mater Tiles for Mutina are Stunning
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Cosmos-Inspired High-Jewelry Collections
Tiffany & Co.'s 2024 Céleste Collection is Exquisite
Thematic Denim Collections
Soorty's SS26 Collection Merges Innovation with Sustainable Practices
Summer-Centric Lifestyle Fashion
UNIQLO U Presents its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Curated Denim Capsules
Silver Jeans Launched its Fall 24' Collection in Time for Back-to-School
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Minimalist Gallery Runways
The Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2024 Menswear Debuted on June 12th
Collaborative Limited-Edition Holiday Collections
Aveda & Altuzarra Partner for an Exciting Launch
Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney's Ibiza Pop-Up Uses Recycled Wood; Efficient Lighting
Traveling Luxury Retail Events
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour is a Unique Concept
Cheeky Summer-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Saint Laurent Tan Lines Collection is Playful
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Vintage-Inspired Candle Designs
The Maker Offers a Selection of Candles at Sephora
Ethereal Scandinavian Fashion Collections
Acne Studio Emphasizes a Bright Color Palette for SS24
Elegant Ready-To-Wear Collections
The Maje Fall 2024 Ready-To-Wear Collection is Ultra-Chic
Stylish City-Inspired Collections
Paris and New York Inspired Dior's 2024 Collection
Colorfully Saturated Home Collections
IKEA and Raw Color Co-Create the TESAMMANS Collection
Sophisticated Summer Fashion Collections
Ten C's Spring/Summer 2024 Capsule Features Bright Colors
Recycling-Focused Store Concepts
COS Adopts Recycled Materials to Enhance its New Store Locations
Luxe Fashion Flagship Stores
Hedi Slimane Design the Celine Miami Flagship Store
Community-Driven Retail Stores
Stone Island's Munich Store Emphasizes the Importance of Community
Beautified Community Spaces
Sephora Canada's Beauty at The Bentway Revitalizes Outdoor Space
Modern Paint Colorways
Sherwin-Williams Debuts Anthology: Volume One for Colormix® Forecast 2024
Upcycled Beauty Retail Interiors
Nina+Co Uses Salvaged Materials and Biotextiles for This Project
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Solstice-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Bottega Veneta's Summer Solstice Capsule is Chic & Exquisite
Phygital Beauty Store Experiences
Sephora's Store of the Future Locations are Immersive
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Luxe Pop-Up Experiences
Victoria Beckham Beauty Hosts an 8-Day Pop-Up for New Fragrance Launch
Wooden Warm Light Collections
Lostine Adds Four Designs to the Modernism Lighting Capsule
French Riviera-Inspired Designer Activations
Chanel Presents an Elegant Airport Pop-Up in Istanbul
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
90s-Inspired Home Lines
Kohl's Unveils New Home Decor Products from the Brand Aéropostale
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Immersive Living Room Concepts
Moooi Presents an Immersive Journey for Milan Design Week
Y2K-Inspired Neon Light Art
LaMoMo Neon Debuted a New Aesthetically Driven Collection
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Cultural Icon-Inspired Fashion Collections
Novitska's Vibrant Summer Collection is Eye-Catching
Stackable Home Fragrances
Bakic Group's Modular Room Fragrance Plays with Sculptural Scents
Sleek Modern Table Collections
Cosentino and Modular Lighting Instruments Drop a New Capsule
Sustainable Smart Cottages
The LG Smart Cottage is a Compact Prefab with Cutting-Edge Tech
Sustainable Solid Surface Materials
DURAT Returns to Milano Design Week with PORTA DEI COLORI
Functional Everyday Object Collections
Goux Studio Showcases the New Modular Plus Collection
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Retail Furniture Market Expansions
H&M Home Broadens Out to the US Market with a Distinctive Range
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes
Design Theory Updates a House from the 1960s
Immersive Textile Boutiques
100% Silk Shop in Toronto's Downtown Core is Sustainable
Contemporary Home Fall Furniture
Blu Dot Presents Its Fall 2024 Collection of Furniture
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Sustainable Furniture Launches
Retroloop's Sustainable Furniture Boasts a Nostalgic Aesthetic
Experimental Denim Collections
The Ksubi Fall 2023 'Youtopia' Collection is Modern Art-Inspired
Vibrant Milanese Apartments
chromastudio "Dramatically Renovates" a 90-Square-Meter Dwelling
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Store-Transformed Modern Apartments
Kelly Behun Transforms a Modern Apartment at The Whiteley
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Spring-Ready Pastel Outdoor Collections
Clare and Industry West Join Forces on a Collection
Luxury Fabric Pop-Ups
The Extreme Cashmere Pop-Up Brings Luxe Sustainability to NYC
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Re-Imagined Furniture Identities
Herman Miller's 2024 Brand Refresh is Vibrant and Functional
Rejuvenated Retail Buildings
This Vietnamese Building Will Feature Lush Native Greenery
Active-Minded Refreshing Streetwear
YoungLA Drops the First Instalment of its October Collection
Retro-Themed Metallic Homeware
The Collaborative Rabanne H&M Home Collection Nods to the 70s
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
Festive Fall-Centric Furniture Capsules
IKEA Unveils the HÖSTAGILLE Collection for Fall 2024
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Regionally Inspired Retail Destinations
Japan & France Converge in the Kenzo Dubai Boutique Design
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Color Infusion Paint Campaigns
vitaminwater's Paint Your Rent Brightens Lives & Living Spaces
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Summertime Travel-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Saks Potts Spring 2024 Collection is Empowering
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
British Culture-Honoring Luxe Fashion
The Burberry Summer 2024 Range is Unveiled During LFW
Fragrance-Inspired Candles
The Lush X Community Candles Share New Experiences of Beloved Scents
Winter-Ready Luxe Fall Fashion
Coggles Launches a Look at its New FW23 Collections
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Modern Harmonious Minimal Resorts
Studio MK27 Designs the Luxurious Patina Maldives Resort
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
Luxury Design Shows
The Living Luxe Design Show Will Take Place on April 19 Through April 21
Evocative Everyday Fragrances
Modern Magic is a Fun, Affordable Fragrance Brand for Gen Z
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion
Av Vattev Designs the superculture Collection for FW24
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Sustainable Luxury Hotels
Hotel Juana's Sustainable Transformation: Upcycling Luxury in Antibes
Mineral-Exploring Modern Decor Capsules
Sten Studio Presents the Cosmic Relics Collection
In-House Minimalist Apparel
Crescent’s Contemporary Women’s Clothing for Timeless Elegance
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Sculptural Art-Detailed Store Designs
Halleroed Designs the Flagship Toteme Store in Mayfield
Immersive Fashion Week Events
Fashion Art Toronto's 1664 Fashion Week Fall 2024 is Comprehensive
Luxe Spring-Centric Bold Fashion
The Marni Spring/Summer 2024 Capsule is Full of Bright Looks
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Sustainable Bikini Fashion Shows
Space Swap Promotes Eco-conscious Fashion with Its Fashion Show
Contemporary Classic Home Decor
Lemieux et Cie has Launched a New Modern Collection
Expansive Autumnal Coffee Ranges
This New Coffee Collection from The Fresh Market is Fall-Ready
3D-Powered Furniture Retailer Networks
The 3D Cloud Network Introduces a Streamlined Solution
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Future-Facing Hair Colors
The Aveda Vibe Collection is Arriving Ahead of Festival Season
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Comfortably Chic Capsules
PrettyLittleThing and Molly-Mae Hague Debut the Modern Muse Series
Vintage Miami Beachwear Capsules
Duvin Design Debuted 'It's Better at Duvin Beach Club' Series
British Nightlife-Inspired Fashion
Martine Rose's Spring/Summer 2024 Collection is Eye-Catching
Bold Playful Summer Collections
Duvin Design Co. Launches Nostalgic Spring/Summer Collection
Hybrid Shopping Initiatives
City Furniture Partnered with 3D Cloud on Asset Management Solutions
Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
The Elemental Wright Collection Highlights Organic Architecture
Crafted Holiday Activations
Loews Hotels & Co will Offer Festive Pop-Ups and Seasonal Sips
Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion
Jean Paul Gautier PResents the TATTOO Collection
Vibrant Dynamic Spring Fashion
Mackintosh Unveils an Expansive Capsule for the SS23 Season
Sustainable Vivid Installations
Durat Unveils the PORTA DEI COLORI Installation
Modular Candleholder Designs
LSA International Debuts Two New Lines — BEACON and GEMS
Modern Art Design Auctions
BILLINGS is Set to Hold Its Summer Modern Art + Design Auction
Historically Rooted Elevated Hotels
The Trilogy Montgomery Hotel Restores a Trio of Buildings
Summer-Ready Luxe Restaurants
Black+Blue in Toronto Was Designed by Navigate Design
Elegant Artful Townhouses
Jorge Brown Cott Designs a New Art-Centric Brooklyn Townhouse
Design District Boutique Hotels
Studio Collective Designs the Hotel at the Moore in Miami
City-Inspired Candle Capsules
Assouline Creates the Travel From Home Candle Collection
Grande Shimmeering Runway Shows
Saint Laurent Presents its Summer 2024 Womenswear at PW
Pastel Palette Retail Stores
Aro Archive Opens Up a New Store Location in Shoreditch
Artwork-Inspired Vibrant Watches
Swatch and Tate Join Forces on the Gallery Collection
Community-Focused Fall Fashion
Feng Chen Wang Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Artist Loft-Resembling Stores
Tutto Bene Took on a New Retail Design Project in Angel, London
Modern-Tinged Traditional Furniture
Sonal Tuli Designs the New Jaipur Furniture Collection
Youthful Vintage-Inspired Hotels
Standard International is Set to Launch New Hotel Brand
Horizon-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Côte&ciel's Fall/winter 2024 Celebrates Emilie Arnault's Vision
Mid-Century Chic Tile Collections
Alex Proba Presents the Aurora Collection of Tiles
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Curated Vintage Decor Retailers
Vintage Beyond is Toronto's Newest Preloved Design Destination
Colorful Zodiac Candles
Anthropologie's Zodiac Candle Collection is Whimsical and Transportive
Modern Neutral-Toned Suites
Beach Club at The Boca Raton Redefines Contemporary Luxury
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Contemporary Collectible Design Fairs
COLLECTIBLE New York Debuted in the Us in Early September
Designer Holiday Homeware
Anthropologie Unveils the New Collection with Catherine Martin
Contemporary Design Fair Expansions
The Fair COLLECTIBLE is Expanding to New York City