These May 2016 modern trends range from curvaceous smartphone chargers to floating office walls. From home decor to digital devices, the world of modern design is evolving at a rapid rate. This month's most innovative architecture concepts include mesh church reconstructions, volcanic beauty shop interiors and contemporary radiators that are designed to mimic art canvases.
When examining the latest home appliance trends, notables include IOT-integrated clock concepts and smart washing machines that offer hyper-customization cleaning options. Other favorites include log-inspired wood stoves that fuse unconventional aesthetics with functional features.
These May 2016 modern ideas also include sustainable retail innovations like delivery van furniture showrooms and connected bus stop structures that are designed with convenience and environmental responsibility in mind,
Top 60 Modern Trends in May
From Curvaceous Smartphone Chargers to Floating Office Walls:
Jana Pijak — May 30, 2016 — Art & Design
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Hidden Kitchen Storage Solutions
The 'Cabinet Plus' System Makes Use of Waste Storage Space
59
Aesthetically Pleasing Fitness Equipment
The 'Femton' Gym Gear is Made from Natural Materials
58
Gradient Wood Flooring Designs
The DIESEL LIVING x BERTI 'Shadow' Flooring is Intentionally Faded
57
Delivery Van Showrooms
The Salone Del Automobile Installation is Housed Inside a Delivery Van
56
Subway-Inspired Interior Designs
Underhub by Emil Dervish is Modelled After the London Underground
55
Conceptual Chainless Bikes
Ikea's Bicycle Frame is Maintainence-Free with a Drive Belt Mechanism
54
Gemstone-Inspired Sofa Collections
The Gemma Collection Features a Geometric Sofa System
53
Color-Changing LED Faucets
The 'Aquafaucet' Chrome Faucet is Powered by the Force of the Water
52
Hybrid Apartment Furniture
The Coex is a Universal Piece that Functions as Seating and a Table
51
Pattern-Projecting Lamps
These Incredible Patterned Lamps Leave Gorgeous Designs on Walls
50
Flat-Pack Sofas
The Hay's Couches Feature a Slender Self-Assemble Structure
49
Modular Asymmetrical Armchairs
Giuseppe Vigano's Roxy Revamps Leather Seats With The Juno Form
48
Log-Inspired Wood Stoves
The 'Tek Lumber' House Wood Stove Draws Inspiration from Nature
47
Modular Small Space Kitchens
The 'Kitch'T' Linear Kitchen Makes the Most of Small Living Quarters
46
Galactic Character Lights
Eyal Rosenthal's Lamp Range is a Minimalist Rendering of Star Wars
45
Overlapping Pendant Lamps
The Beau Pendant Features Segment Overlay to Shine the Light Downwards
44
Three-Pot Slow Cookers
The 'Swing & Serve' Cooking Crockpot Boasts a Multi-Layered Design
43
Retractable Sink Designs
The Offmat Kitchen Sink Blends into The Counter and Opens Using Gestures
42
Woollen Bedside Caddies
This Sleek Accessory Holder is Designed to Keep Bedtime Necessities Close
41
Curvaceous Smartphone Chargers
The Bump Charger Eliminates the Issue of Tangled Power Cords
40
Texting Toilet Paper Holders
The LooLedge Offers an Area For Smartphones During Bathroom Use
39
Collaborative Co-Working Spaces
The Skillery's 'stoke.d studio' Encourages Teams to Think Freely
38
Artisan Ceiling Fans
The Haiku Smart Fans Now Come with Hand-Painted Designs
37
Topographical Slated Seating Solutions
The 'Peak' Lounge Chair and Footstool are Made from Birch
36
Volcanic Beauty Shop Interiors
The New Aesop Shop is Inspired by Japan's Mountainous Landscape
35
Multipurpose Organic Furniture
The 'Branch-out' Standing Lamp Acts as a Planter, Table and More
34
Mesh Church Reconstructions
This Artist Used Wire Mesh to Recreate an Early Christian Church
33
Stylistic Home Radiators
The Scirocco H 'New Dress' Wall Heater Provides Warmth and Style
32
Micro USB-Powered Fans
The Miniscule O-Fan Conveniently Charges Via a Flash Drive Port
31
Ski Jump Cabin Designs
The 'Cabin Vindheim' Features a Slanted Roof for Ski Jumps and Sledding
30
Foldable Multi-Use Tables
The Ta-bl Offers a Compact Design for Convenient Set-Up and Storage
29
Geometric Tea Shop Interiors
The Sweetea's Storefront Boasts Pop-Out Seats and Tables
28
Contemporary Cantilevered Lights
The 'HYDRANT' Desk Light Provides Focused Illumination
27
Illuminating Wall Artwork
The YOY 'Depth' Blurs the Line Between Artwork and Illumination
26
Multi-Compartment Washing Machines
The 'Quinque' Clothes Washing Machine Separates Different Loads
25
Air-Circulating Lamps
The 'Torus' Fan Lamp Provides Illumination and Heat Relief
24
Sculptural Connected Bus Stops
The 'B Stop' Transit Station Integrates Tech and Modern Design
23
Trussed Ceiling Lamps
The Space-Frame Lights Include Dozens of LEDs Strung Together With Wire
22
3D-Knitted Sleeping Bags
The Laying Bag Changes Color Over Time to Reveal Different Patterns
21
High-End Brass Piggy Banks
The Himitsu Money Boxes are Crafted from Bronze and Brass
20
Floating Office Walls
Stéphane Malka's Workspace Barriers Offer Mobile Design for Agoratic
19
Topographical Exploration Notebooks
The Word. Terrain Series Notebooks Balance Function and Design
18
Southern Art Museum Hotels
The 21c Hotel Louisville is a Hybrid Art Gallery and Boutique Hotel
17
IoT-Integrated Multi-Cookers
'GKM9000' by Gourmia Enhances Cooking with Wi-Fi Connectivity
16
Multifunctional Floating Classrooms
These Danish Harbor Baths Double as School Classrooms
15
Parking Lot-Adjacent Dwellings
The 'ZEDpod' is a Low-Carbon Building Design that's Affordable
14
Sculptural Apparatus Lighting
The CIRCUIT and TASSEL Hanging Fixtures Are Made From Brass Capsules
13
Gridded Aerator Faucets
The Mikado Faucet Dispenses Water in an Lattice Intersection of Streams
12
Suspended Tube Lighting
Charles Kalpakian's Hanging Lamps Spell Out Different Mathematical Axes
11
Phone-Charging Lamps
The Candela Uses Natural Energy to Provide Light and Charge Smartphones
10
Divine 3D-Printed Lamps
'#God' is a Bell-Shaped Lamp That Lights Up with Twitter Mentions
9
Custom Paper Chandeliers
The 'Zettel'z 5' Chandelier Come Packed with Customizable Features
8
Lamp-Inspired Faucets
The 'Switch' by Bongio Kitchen Faucet Looks and Operates Like a Light
7
Hollow LED Chronographs
The Only Clock Offers a Modern Interpretation of an Analog Wall Clock
6
Transparent Rocking Horses
The H Rocking Horse is Made from Three Pieces of Transparent Plastic
5
Pierced Molten Glass Lamps
The Pierced Lights by Castor Design Replicate Materials While in Motion
4
Bright Low-Energy Lightbulbs
Finally's 14-Watt Eco Light Bulbs Emit More Light Than Incandescents
3
Cyclist-Inspired Timepieces
The Bike Flip Clock Display Incorporates the Motion of Cycling
2
Rainbow Crayon Vases
This Unique Vase Was Carved Out of Nothing but Crayons
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Voice-Controlled Lighting Systems
Lutron's Caseta Can Be Commanded Through Amazon Echo's Alexa
Related Ideas
Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Scooter-Like Portable Desks
The Conceptual 'Worknic' Portable Work Station Can Be Brought Anywhere
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Bubble-Inspired Pendant Lights
The Conceptual 'Bubbles' Lighting Design by Begüm Kılınç is Playful
Projected Kitchen Displays
Samsung HoloDisplay is a CES 2025 Best of Innovation Smart Home Winner
Vibrant Mid-Century Modern Miniatures
miniMCM Debuts Its Spring 2025 Clear Hues Collection
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Connected Luxurious Home Appliances
LG Expands Its Ultra-Premium LG SIGNATURE Lineup at CES 2025
Portable Smart Display Speakers
The 'Zoey' Smart Home Assistant Concept is Multipurpose
Foldable Four-in-One Tech Chargers
The Aulumu M01 Folding Charging Station is Cyberpunk-Inspired
Smartphone-Powered Computing Systems
The Microsoft Surface Duo Workshop Concept is Mobile-Friendly
Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments
The House Special Studio Designs a Compact Apartment
Ultra-Modern Sculptural Scent Diffusers
The MAN BAN Smart Aromatherapy Diffuser is Striking
Minimalist Multi-Display Smartwatches
The Minimal Watch Concept by Ibrahem Hassan is Futuristic
Mid-Century Modern Furnishings
Todd Hewitt Adds Four Designs to the Last Ditch Series
Furniture Design Resurrections
Saint Laurent Revives Iconic Designs for Milan Design Week
Blu Dot Spring Designs
Blu Dot Unveils New Furniture Designs for Spring
Elevated Kitchen Appliance Collections
SMEG Launches New Kitchen Appliances for the Summer Season
Colorfully Saturated Home Collections
IKEA and Raw Color Co-Create the TESAMMANS Collection
Anniversary-Honoring Furniture Series
IKEA Presents its STOCKHOLM Collection for 2025
High-Quality Electric Micro Homes
The Cosmic ONE Gets New Upgrades with Premium Components
Edgy Speaker Designs
The Brutalist Speaker Marries Home Audio and Industrial Elegance
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Expansive Lounge Furniture Capsules
Symbol Home Breaches into the Realm of Furniture Design
Connected Workplace Privacy Pods
The New Framery Office Booths Come in Four Models
Bauhaus Era-Inspired Furniture
Knoll Introduces a Slew of New Modern Chair Designs
Modern Furniture Designs
IKEA Revealed a New Collection at Milan Design Week 2025
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Creativity-Forward Offices
Urban Office, 'Corporativo M601', Caters to Function and Recreation
Revived Celebrated Home Decor
Ikea Brings Back Archives in the Nytillverkad Vintage Collection
Revolutionary Cooking System Concepts
Tim Chen Designs the Magic Cube Cooking System
Cutting-Edge Bathroom Designs
Kohler Debuts a Range of New Products at CES 2024 in Las Vegas
AI Interior Decorators
HOMEE AI Unveiled a World-First AI Interior Designer at CES 2024
Wooden Warm Light Collections
Lostine Adds Four Designs to the Modernism Lighting Capsule
70s-Inspired Structural Furniture
Nouveau Standard Creates the Collection 12 of Retro Designs
Digital Detox Smartphone Stations
The 'Breathe : on' Humidifier and Wireless Charger is Chic
Magsafe Phone Stand Concepts
Kunal Wagh Designs the Orbit Phone Stand Concept in an Artful Form
Immersive Living Room Concepts
Moooi Presents an Immersive Journey for Milan Design Week
Flexible Pre-Fabricated Homes
Rabih Hage Introduces His Latest Design — Muudo
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps
The Melt Light by Tom Dixon Illuminates for 10 Hours
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Stackable Home Fragrances
Bakic Group's Modular Room Fragrance Plays with Sculptural Scents
Modern Sleek Diffuser Concepts
Pavel Pitaev Creates the Metal Aroma Diffuser Concept
Past Era-Honoring Furniture Capsules
IKEA Rounds Out its NYTILLVERKAD Time Capsule
Sleek Modern Table Collections
Cosentino and Modular Lighting Instruments Drop a New Capsule
Functional Everyday Object Collections
Goux Studio Showcases the New Modular Plus Collection
Functional Streamlined Ceramic Tiles
Unknown, Untitled Introduced the UU Tiles Collection
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Floating Decorative Desk Setups
Tesla Introduces the New Levitating Cybertruck Model
Contemporary Home Fall Furniture
Blu Dot Presents Its Fall 2024 Collection of Furniture
Air Purifying Multifunctional Tables
SwitchBot Introduces a Unique Air Purifier Table
Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel
nanamica Introduces a New Collection for Spring/Summer 2025
Expanded Design-Driven Furniture
Adriana Hoyos WIll Debut 22 Furniture Pieces at a New Showroom
Lifestyle Insight-Inspired Furniture
Formway Sets Up its Own Furniture Brand Noho with New Range
Sneaker-Honoring Furniture Collections
The Modernica x STASH Range Features Four Items
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
Modern Minimalism Apartments
Between the Walls Designs the Old&New Apartment in Kyiv
Modular Multifunctional Sofa Designs
The Hulala Home EliteNest Has Power Reclining and More
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
Topography-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the TOPOS Collection
Sculptural Modern Turntable Concepts
Amuni Studio Creates the Hybrid Turntable Concept
Automobile-Focused Home Designs
Ralph Lauren Home Unveils Modern Driver Collection
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Tile-Clad Colorful Blocky Furniture
Studio Rens Created the Re-Glow Collection of Furniture
Modern Home Appliance Lines
LG STUDIO Debuts the Essence White Collection
Fashion Retailer Flagship Showrooms
Between the Walls Designs the One by One Flagship Space
VR-Powered Design Platforms
Mondän Bridges the Gap Between DIY Styling and High-End Customization
Eco-Friendly Pouf Chair Concepts
Design Studio701 Creates the Rio Pouffe Concept
Cloud-Inspired Furniture Designs
Per Buchardt & Nicoline Olsen Design the Cloud Tables
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
Juxtaposing Material Furniture Series
Junya Igashami Designs a New Furniture Collection
Sustainable Paneling Designs
Luigi Iacucci Introduces Inspiring Lines at Milan Design Week 2024
Sculptural Lighting Collections
Unform Studio Presents Two Innovative Collections at Milan
Desktop Contemporary Accessories
A Team of Designers Create the Colorful and Functional Accessory
Voluptuous Modern Sofa Designs
Tom Dixon Reimagined Everyday Sofas Adapt to Modern Living
Collaborative Vehicle Concepts
Kia Corporation and LG Electronics Debut Mobility Solutions
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Modernism-Themed Residence Collections
Lindal Homes Presents its Evolve Collection of Homes
Refined Minimal Furniture Capsules
Mjölk and Thom Fougere Unveil Another Collection
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Plant-Cultivating Home Furnishings
LG Introduces a New Planter That Doubles as a Lamp
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
Artistic Tech-Charging Lamps
The 'Combi' Table Lamp is Crafted with Recyclable Aluminum \
Shell-Inspired Speaker Concepts
AICO Designs Create the Shell Intellgient Speaker Concept
Dynamic Light-Filled Retail Space
Josmo Opened Up a Contemporary Flagship Store in Mumbai
Sculptural Art-Detailed Store Designs
Halleroed Designs the Flagship Toteme Store in Mayfield
Imaginative Modern Outdoor Furniture
Thomas Heatherwick Designs the In-Side Collection for Magis
Curated Office Essentials Collections
Staples Canada Offers Office Essentials for Springtime
Refreshed Retro Chair Designs
Knoll Shines a Spotlight on the Tugendhat Chair Design
Nature Blending Modern Homes
MODU Designed the Mini Tower One Residence in Brooklyn
Contemporary Classic Home Decor
Lemieux et Cie has Launched a New Modern Collection
Cutting-Edge Wearable Furnishings
MCM Wearable Casa Intersects Luxury Fashion and Furniture Design
Nature-Inspired Multifunctional Speakers
MOSSLAB's Moss Echo Speaker Brings Nature into a Space
Decor-Centric Speaker Concepts
Eshant Kumbhakarn Designs the Aura Speaker Concept
Hourglass-Shaped Phone Concepts
Eduardo Gouffran and Andrea Fanelli Designs the METI Concept
Contemporary Modular Floor Lamps
Città and Alex Buckman Design the Point Floor Lamp Modular
Home Office Furniture Collections
Dieffebi Creates a New Modern Capsule for Home Offices
Contemporary Power Strip Devices
Genki Unveils the Moonbase Sleek Power Strip with Three Outlets
Minimal Integrated Tile LIghting
Unknown, Untitled Designs the UU Tiles Project of Lighting
Ultra-Modern Furniture Capsules
Lemieux Et Cie Debuts Its Inaugural Outdoor Furniture Collection
Modern WiFi-Equipped Toasters
Revolution Cooking Previews its Advanced Revolution Toaster
Mumbai Futuristic Fashion Boutiques
Sanjay Puri Architects Designs the Nezo Mumbai Showroom
Kitchen Counter Wireless Charging
FreePower and Cosentino Join on a Special Partnership
Modular Office Meeting Spaces
The Toko Meeting Pod by Carl Gustav Magnusson is Ultra-Stylish
Modern Minimal Lviv Apartments
KOSHULYNSKYY & MAYER Designs the KM Home in Ukraine
Plug Socket-Cladded Armchairs
India Mahdavi and Arbel Join on the Smiley Chair Design
Minimal Warm Furniture Expansions
Norm Architects Designs the Karimoku Case Collection
Prideful Modernist Tech Collections
The Apple 2025 Pride Collection Marks Pride Month in Style
Curved Dynamic Furniture Capsules
Andrea Parisio Designs a Range of Meridiani Furniture
Elegant Compact Table Lamps
Humble Lights Presents the Air Table Lamp Through Ameico
Chamotte Stoneware Furniture Series
Alan Louis Presents New Designs at Maison&Objet
Modern Art Design Auctions
BILLINGS is Set to Hold Its Summer Modern Art + Design Auction
Innovative Charging Technologies
TORRAS Debuts Its 2025 Charging Technology Lineup
U-Shaped Power Strip Concepts
Michael Kritzer Designs the New Magnet-Like Power Strip Concept
Gendered Concept-Exploring Furniture
Formafantasma Presents its Dynamic La Casa Dentro Range
Vibrant Versatile Furniture Series
Here Now Introduces a Versatile Capsule of Furniture
Modern Deco Office Designs
Reflect Architecture Designs the NewGen Office with Contemporary Detail
Decorative Ceramic Office Interiors
Iosa Ghini Associati Designs the Fiandre Office Space
Wireless Clock Charger Concepts
Nihoy Lahiri Designs the Multifunctional Zenith Clock Concept
Modern Tonal Cabinet Collections
Prime Projects Designs the Curved Cabinetry Collection
Candy-Colored Glass Lighting
Curiousa Designs the Wave II Collection of Vibrant Lights
Curvaceous Floating Illusion Furniture
Fantin Tapped Designers to Create the Wave Collection
Modernist Ceramic Lighting Series
Dumais Made Introduces the New Modern Bohemia Collection
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
3D-Printed Modern Sculptural Furniture
Charles Birshaw Designs the CONTOUR Collection
Reimagined Monolithic Furniture Designs
Dmitry Kozinenko Creates Fossil Furniture for oito design
Feng Shui-Inspired Home Devices
Yoojin Chung Presents Her Capturing Qi Graduation Project
Anti-Splashing Bathroom Fixtures
These Modern Urinal Designs Elevate Cleanliness
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Distraction-Free Alarm Clock Concepts
Ahmed Rashad Designs the Sleek Wireless Clock Chargers
Brutalist-Inspired Apartment Redesigns
Studio Est Redesigns a Battersea Power Station Apartment
Decor-Inspired Vacuums
This Handheld Vacuum Concept is Inspired by an Ikebana Vase
Versatile Modern Appliance Capsules
Monogram Unveils Three New Appliance Collections
Plus-Shaped Wall-Mounted Designs
Goux Studio Introduces its Minimal Plus Collection
Minimal Aesthetic Power Bricks
AVOLT Designs the AVOLT Square 1 Power Solution with a Sleek Look